Call for Abstract Submission !!

The IUCN Red List is the starting point for conservation! 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the IUCN Red List. Since its conception in 1964, the Red List has evolved to become the world's most comprehensive information source on the extinction risk of animal, fungi and plant species. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a powerful tool to inform and catalyze action among scientists, activists, and politicians. It is used by government agencies, wildlife departments, conservation-related non-governmental organizations (NGOs), natural resource planners, educational organizations, students, and the business community. The Red List process has become a massive enterprise involving the IUCN Global Species Program staff, partner organizations and experts in the IUCN Species Survival Commission and partner networks who compile the species information to make The IUCN Red List the indispensable product it is today.

IUCN Bangladesh had published the first Red List of Threatened Animals of Bangladesh in 2000. The listis being updated since December 2013 through a sub-project titled "Updating Species Red List of Bangladesh" under the Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection Project (SRCWP) of the Bangladesh Forest Department.

As part of the IUCN Red List's 50th anniversary campaign, Red List50, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office is organizing a day-long programme on 22 December 2014 at the Bangabandhu International Convention Center (BICC). The programme includes two technical sessions which will be participated by scientists, wildlife biologists, nature lovers, conservationists, students, media, policy makers, development partners, etc., The technical sessions will highlight research/project/initiative carried out by the individuals/institutions to uphold their contribution to enrich the knowledge of wildlife of Bangladesh in a wider context.

Against this backdrop, IUCN is inviting abstracts from individuals on their research/initiatives/project works. A highly experienced selection panel will assess the quality of the abstracts. The authors of the best abstracts will be invited to present their papers in the technical sessions. Rest of the authors will be invited for poster presentation during the day of the event. Besides, all of the selected abstracts will be published in a book to be printed on this occasion.

Academic researchers and students are especially encouraged to submit abstracts!

Abstractsshould be submitted on the following two themes and associated topics listed below.

Theme 1: Wildlife Biodiversity in Bangladesh: 40 Years of Conservation

Topics to be covered: Species sighting/record, Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Species Conservation, Re-production, Breeding Technology, Population dynamics, Animal behaviour, Ecology, Habit and habitats, Ecosystem and Genetics.

Theme 2: Species & Habitat Protection: Necessity of Science based Policy and Governance

Topics to be covered:Policy gap analysis, Wildlife legislations (including fisheries and others), Management structure, Protected Area, Governance, Trade, Threat and Awareness

Guidelinefor Abstract Submission

The abstract should be less than 300 words, 11pt Arial, preceded by “Abstract:” in bold, preceded by a 6pt spacing and followed by a 6pt spacing.The abstract must be submitted as a ms-word.docxfile.

Deadline for abstract submission: 20 November 2014

Format: Authors are requested to go through the following instructions prior to submitting their abstracts

Paper Size: A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm).

Margins: Type within the dimensions of 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins top/bottom and left/right.

Line Spacing: Single line spacing. No indentation.

Justification: Full justification.

Page Numbering: Pages are not to be numbered.

Title: The abstract title should be in Title Case (upper and lower case), centered in Arial, bold font size 18point. There should be a 6pt spacing between the title and the authors.

Authors: Author(s) name(s) should be typed in Title Case, centered in Arial, bold font size 11 point.First name, middle initial(s), followed by the surname, should be used to identify authors. All affiliations should follow the authors’ name in italics, font size 10 point. If the authors come from more than one affiliation, superscript numbers should be used to indicate the correct affiliation. Each author should indicate designation, institute, city, country, and email address. Do not include degrees or professional titles (e. g. Dr, Prof., etc). e. g.

J. Lapin1, B. Spears2

1Professor, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia,

2Assistant Professor, New South Wales University, Sydney, Australia,

Research abstractsshould include:

  • Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • Contribution to the practice/evidence base of occupational therapy

Non-research abstractsshould include:

  • Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Description/Report
  • Results/Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Contribution to the practice/evidence base of occupational therapy

Abstracts without meeting the above requirements will not be accepted.

Abstracts to be sent to the following email addresses:

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For any queries, please contact:

Mohammad Shahad Mahabub Chowdhury

Project Manager

Updating Species Red List of Bangladesh

IUCN Bangladesh Country Office

Email: