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Future Actions of ERFP. Mike Roper. Overview. ERFP now established - with budget Workshop now an annual event Steering Committee and Secretariat functioning Good contact with FAO GFP and EAAP Recognised by EU Commission But - much more to do. Opportunities.
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Future Actions of ERFP Mike Roper
Overview • ERFP now established - with budget • Workshop now an annual event • Steering Committee and Secretariat functioning • Good contact with FAO GFP and EAAP • Recognised by EU Commission • But - much more to do
Opportunities • Mutual support for NC’s on AnGR initiatives • Follow-up to SoW CRs at European level • Co-operation on European conservation • Co-operation on national/international databases • Influencing national and EU policy on AnGR
Threats • Lack of appropriate project ideas from NCs = • Reduction in future donor funding • Imbalance between EU & non-EU members • Not focusing where conservation needs are greatest
Regional Actions • Annual Workshop - Rome 2003 • Development of ERFP Web-site • Co-ordination of policy on AnGR to advise international bodies - EU, COP, CGRFAA • establish closer working relationship with international NGOs (RBI, SAVE, DAGENE, FAIP etc) • create working groups to deliver the above