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