Proceedings of the International Conference on Conceptualizing Legal Framework and Policies for Domestic Animal and Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges in Hybrid Mode (ICAR 2026)
International Conference on Conceptualizing Legal Framework and Policies for Domestic Animal and Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges in Hybrid Mode (ICAR 2026)
📍Greater Noida, India🗓️ 16-17 January 2026
Conference Name: International Conference on Conceptualizing Legal Framework and Policies for Domestic Animal and Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges in Hybrid Mode (ICAR 2026)
Date: 16-17 January 2026
Location: Greater Noida, India (Hybrid)
Website: http://13.126.253.70/ssol2025/ Domestic animal welfare and wildlife conservation laws and regulations are complex multi-layered international treaties, national laws and local regulations that seek to balance human needs with ecological sustainability and ethical responsibilities. In India, the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 classifies animals into schedules in various degrees of protection. The Biological Diversity Act 2002 and state-specific cattle protection policies are there that cross over cultural and economic contexts. Although there is widespread legislative intent, there are multi-faceted challenges that make it difficult to implement effectively. There is always recurring problems is the lack of enforcement resources, trained personnel and corrupt members of the regulatory bodies. Poaching for wildlife products like ivory, scales from the pangolin and parts of tigers is flourishing in border areas and protected areas, where forest guards are poorly trained and paid. In India, as space is shrinking due to increased farming and urbanization, elephant raids on crop fields and depredation of livestock by leopards have become a common occurrence; however, compensation provisions in the wildlife policy are delayed or inadequate, reducing their appeal to local communities to protect wildlife. The gaps in the legal provisions for domestic animals, stray dog populations, abandonment of cattle after religious festivals and improper dairy farming practices are highlighted with these animals, which are not provided with adequate shelter, veterinary care in rural areas or are not penalized properly if they are being mistreated. There are problems of overlapping jurisdictions between the central and field government, which are causing bureaucratic delays, and weak inter-agency co-ordination between forest departments, police and animal husbandry ministries which are making adequate responses difficult. These frameworks are made even more complex by emerging challenges. Migration patterns and habitats change as a result of climate change, making fixed protected area boundaries irrelevant and adaptive responses to policy are not happening quickly enough. The illegal wildlife trade has gone digital and is taking advantage of the Internet, which exceeds the traditional monitoring ability of authorities. In the case of domestic animals, welfare issues with battery cages, overuse of antibiotics and cruelties towards animals during transport, are not adequately addressed by current legislation and are becoming a concern under the pressure of food security. Differences in cultural and religious values across various societies such as in India can sometimes conflict with a standard enforcement of laws, such as cow-slaughter bans leading to political discussions and economic harm to the leather industries. The funding remains inadequate, as conservation budgets are often overshadowed by development budgets and so conservation is only paper parks what is on the statute books. Also, the scientific information deficiencies and the lack of up to date species assessments are restricting policy updates based on evidence and community engagement is minimal and has been outsourced, excluding the participation of traditional knowledge holders whose knowledge could be leveraged to improve conservation. There is a need for mixed solutions are needed to solve the problems, including better judicial fast-track systems for wildlife crimes, the use of technology such as camera traps and AI policing, cooperation between countries and the incorporation of animal welfare into education and economic policies. Also private sector involvement and conservation incentives such as community-based approaches can help overcome resource gaps. It is crucial to reconcile legal frameworks with socio-economic and ethical considerations and ecological science. If the enforcement chasm remains unbridged and inclusive, adaptive governance does not take root, both animal welfare and wildlife conservation will continue to face existential threats and be at risk of irreversible biodiversity loss and ethical failure in stewardship of sentient beings.
Date: 16-17 January 2026
Location: Greater Noida, India (Hybrid)
Website: http://13.126.253.70/ssol2025/ Domestic animal welfare and wildlife conservation laws and regulations are complex multi-layered international treaties, national laws and local regulations that seek to balance human needs with ecological sustainability and ethical responsibilities. In India, the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 classifies animals into schedules in various degrees of protection. The Biological Diversity Act 2002 and state-specific cattle protection policies are there that cross over cultural and economic contexts. Although there is widespread legislative intent, there are multi-faceted challenges that make it difficult to implement effectively. There is always recurring problems is the lack of enforcement resources, trained personnel and corrupt members of the regulatory bodies. Poaching for wildlife products like ivory, scales from the pangolin and parts of tigers is flourishing in border areas and protected areas, where forest guards are poorly trained and paid. In India, as space is shrinking due to increased farming and urbanization, elephant raids on crop fields and depredation of livestock by leopards have become a common occurrence; however, compensation provisions in the wildlife policy are delayed or inadequate, reducing their appeal to local communities to protect wildlife. The gaps in the legal provisions for domestic animals, stray dog populations, abandonment of cattle after religious festivals and improper dairy farming practices are highlighted with these animals, which are not provided with adequate shelter, veterinary care in rural areas or are not penalized properly if they are being mistreated. There are problems of overlapping jurisdictions between the central and field government, which are causing bureaucratic delays, and weak inter-agency co-ordination between forest departments, police and animal husbandry ministries which are making adequate responses difficult. These frameworks are made even more complex by emerging challenges. Migration patterns and habitats change as a result of climate change, making fixed protected area boundaries irrelevant and adaptive responses to policy are not happening quickly enough. The illegal wildlife trade has gone digital and is taking advantage of the Internet, which exceeds the traditional monitoring ability of authorities. In the case of domestic animals, welfare issues with battery cages, overuse of antibiotics and cruelties towards animals during transport, are not adequately addressed by current legislation and are becoming a concern under the pressure of food security. Differences in cultural and religious values across various societies such as in India can sometimes conflict with a standard enforcement of laws, such as cow-slaughter bans leading to political discussions and economic harm to the leather industries. The funding remains inadequate, as conservation budgets are often overshadowed by development budgets and so conservation is only paper parks what is on the statute books. Also, the scientific information deficiencies and the lack of up to date species assessments are restricting policy updates based on evidence and community engagement is minimal and has been outsourced, excluding the participation of traditional knowledge holders whose knowledge could be leveraged to improve conservation. There is a need for mixed solutions are needed to solve the problems, including better judicial fast-track systems for wildlife crimes, the use of technology such as camera traps and AI policing, cooperation between countries and the incorporation of animal welfare into education and economic policies. Also private sector involvement and conservation incentives such as community-based approaches can help overcome resource gaps. It is crucial to reconcile legal frameworks with socio-economic and ethical considerations and ecological science. If the enforcement chasm remains unbridged and inclusive, adaptive governance does not take root, both animal welfare and wildlife conservation will continue to face existential threats and be at risk of irreversible biodiversity loss and ethical failure in stewardship of sentient beings.