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Annual Report of the European Regional Focal Point.

Annual Report of the European Regional Focal Point. Dominique PLANCHENAULT. Introduction. 1. After the 6 th workshop. Creation of an ERFP within the framework of the FAO’s Gobal Strategy on AnGR.

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Annual Report of the European Regional Focal Point.

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  1. Annual Report of the European Regional Focal Point. Dominique PLANCHENAULT

  2. Introduction. 1 After the 6th workshop. Creation of an ERFP within the framework of the FAO’s Gobal Strategy on AnGR. The Steering Committee was formed for 1 year: France, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom. France hosts the ERFP secretariat for 4 years. For the ERFP to be created, at least 10 donor countries had to contribute to the Trust Fund. Letter is sent to the different governments with proposed terms of reference and organisational structure for a national pledge to fund the ERFP.

  3. Introduction. 2 Terms of reference To assist and enhance the AnGR activities of NFP at the European level and to assist in coordinating those activities within and between other European organisations. To develop and maintain regular contact and exchange between NFPs and FAO. To stimulate the funding and organisation of regional projects, workshops and national programmes on AnGR within the European Region. To stimulate and coordinate the maintenance and further development of national databases within the European Region.

  4. Introduction. Organisational structure. 3 Annual meeting of NFPs. • To bring together all NCs annually. • To exchange information on national and sub-regional activities. • To decide on ERFP budget, Steering Committee and Secretariat and the future activities. • To be advised by technical, political and organisational experts. The Steering Committee. • 5 members including representatives of each of European sub-regions. • To plan or execute activities, to represent the ERFP. • To ensure that decisions are not taken against the majority of countries. The Secretariat. • To execute decisions, make proposals and distribute relevant information

  5. Introduction. National pledge to fund ERFP. 4 38 contacted countries. 27 answers. 27 countries support ERFP creation. 10 countries cannot finance ERFP. 7 countries need more time for governmental discussions. 10 countries accept to fund ERFP. Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom • The ERFP is now operational.

  6. Regional Projects. 1 5th Framework Programme. A European Network of Databases on Farm Animal Diversity (ENDFAB) submitted in 1999 – refused on May 2000. A European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS) submitted in 2000 – refused on December 2000. Same proposal submitted in February 2001 – received by Commission Service after the cut-off date. Automatically transferred to the next evaluation round (October 2001).

  7. Risk Status 1 New Council Regulation 1257/99. After the 6th workshop, the NCs from EU sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Agriculture. Proposals are made to support conservation beyond the scope of directive 1257/99. Meeting in Brussels (6th November 2000), the Member State gave a unique proposal. The Commission conserves its position. No agreement can be obtained.. ERFP asked the EAAP WG-AnGR to prepare as soon as possible new criteria. A meeting is organized to discuss about the new criteria to evaluate the risk of extinction.

  8. Proposals for 2001 - 2002 ERFP budget. 1 Designation Amount (€) Countries participation 92 000 Brussels meeting 2 500 NCs Workshop (7 – 8) 8 000 Invitations (10) 10 000 ERFP Newsletter 4 000 CHARGES European Database 15 000 Projects / Programmes 32 500 Additional Costs 5 000 Financial fees 5 000 Working funds 10 000

  9. Proposals for 2001 - 2002 ERFP decisions. 2 The Steering Committee. The 8th NCs Workshop. The ERFP Newsletters. Others actions and programmes. • Sources of information on breeds. Help to national databases. • Study of similar breeds in different countries.. • Common cryoconservation programmes.. • Course training in animal diversity conservation and utilisation..

  10. Proposals for 2001 - 2002 Training Course. 3 Animal diversity conservation and utilisation. Distribution of breed resources. Basic genetics and data management. Present approaches for conservation. Objectives and costs of conservation and valorisation. Conservation strategies and objectives. Countries examples.

  11. I thank you for your attention.

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