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11 th Workshop Uppsala – June 4 2005

11 th Workshop Uppsala – June 4 2005. EU Council Regulation 870/2004 on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture. Mike Roper. Background. Replaces previous Genetic Resources Regulation - 1467/94 (5 year programme)

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11 th Workshop Uppsala – June 4 2005

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  1. 11th Workshop Uppsala – June 4 2005 EU Council Regulation 870/2004 on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture Mike Roper

  2. Background • Replaces previous Genetic Resources Regulation - 1467/94 (5 year programme) • New Council Regulation 870/2004 published in Official Journal on 30.04.04 • Complimentary to the Rural Development Regulation 1257/99 • Delayed by complex procedures and staff shortages – new responsible person: • Olivier Diana

  3. Aims • To conserve, characterise, collect and utilise biological & genetic diversity in agriculture • To contribute to the aims of the CBD • To complement the positive impact of the work of the ERFP et al on agriculture in Europe • To promote sustainable production and development of rural areas • Product quality; diversification; low inputs

  4. Aims - 2 • To conserve FAnGR – in situ (on farm) & ex situ for current and future use • To increase use of under-utilised breeds • To encourage information flow by: • Decentralised web-based inventories • New trans – border initiatives • To complement national activities

  5. Scope • Covers Plants, Animals, Microbes, Forestry + any species which may be used in agri • Runs 2004 – 2006; Max duration 4 years • Open to third countries (EFTA/EAA & associated countries) • Open to public sector bodies, gene banks, NGOs, breeders, technical institutes etc • 2 Calls for Action – 2005 & 2006

  6. Eligible Actions • Targeted Actions (max 50% funded) • Web-based national inventories (ref. NCs) • Development of standard criteria for NAPs • Establishment of European/national cryo-conserves • Characterisation/evaluation of breeds • Establishment of standardised performance testing regimes

  7. Eligible actions - contd • Establishment of Ark farms etc • Development of cross national breeding programmes for endangered breeds • Development of marketing, environmental management and rural development strategies to promote value of local breeds • Development of European utilisation strategies for under-used breeds

  8. Eligible Actions - contd • Concerted Actions (max. 80%) • Promoting exchange of information & co-ordination of existing national actions • Must be trans-national • Accompanying Actions (max 80%) • Seminars, technical conferences • Meetings with NGOs/stakeholders • Training courses • Preparation of technical reports • Can be national actions

  9. Budget – Euro 10m

  10. Project Organisation Partner A Sponsor Applicant Contact with EU Partner B Sponsor = Partner C

  11. Project Call 2005 • Guide on web http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/environment/home.htm • Final draft documentation for call June • MS comments in 2 weeks Mid June • Commission internal consultation – 3 wks • Official vote on draft Early July • Call for proposals in OJ July • Application deadline – early October • Decision on proposals – before year end!

  12. Panel of Experts • Commission will draw from established list - ? DG Research experts database • They will issue a “Restricted call for tender”. Selection on cost/experience • New names can enter established list • English language skills • No conflict of interests – independent • Need names of FAnGR specialists on list!

  13. Question for Discussion • Should ERFP act as a sponsor for suitable projects?

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