The ICZ 2020 takes place in the context of a rapidly and significantly changing Earth’s landscape and ecosystems. Under the theme: Zoology in the Anthropocene and incorporating all aspects of Zoology, this conference is dedicated to understanding and managing change in the current geological timescale, the Anthropocene. With sub-themes including climate change, urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, threats in the Anthropocene, water – implications of water scarcity and water pollution on human and animal life, as well as many more sub-themes, the conference programme will cater for a variety of interests will be all inclusive. We hope that the deliberations will assist in bridging Science, Policy and Economics.