1. Dublin – August 2007 Dominique PLANCHENAULT Various aspects and possible evolution of in-situ conservation in Europe. VAPE project Discussion paper

2. Dublin – August 2007 Main remarks on VAPE. Dublin is the starting point Funded by ERFP - 20K€ - 2 years. Around Belgium, France, Italy…... ……VAPE is open to all NCs.

3. Dublin – August 2007 General Objectives. Exchange of knowledge, experiences, ideas. Collect various successful (or not) case studies. Creation of a ERFP working group on "in-situ conservation" in Europe for cattle sheep, goat and pig. To better understand the factors affecting "in-situ" programmes.

4. Dublin – August 2007 Specific Objectives. Possible problems encountered by zootechnical or veterinary legislation and/or market regulations. Cultural biodiversity and protection of origin : a way of thinking differently about farming. Attempt to obtain a possible definition for "in-situ conservation" programmes. Possibilities to prepare a FP7 programme.

5. Dublin – August 2007 Approach and methodology. Collect maximum of case studies. Define the working-group. Working by e-mail (1 exchange/month) Synthesis during 3 workshops. Final document at Barcelona - ERFP workshop in 2009.

6. Dublin – August 2007 VAPE organisation. 200720082009 WG Organisation Collect case studies First meeting Detail analysis - Synthesis Second meeting Global analysis Third meeting Factors and proposals Final meeting Final document @ contacts

7. Dublin – August 2007 Expected outputs. Creation of a permanent ERFP working- group on "in situ conservation". Book on various "in situ conservation" programmes in Europe. List of factors acting on the "in situ conservation" programmes. Possible proposals and evolution. Possible FP7 demand.

8. Dublin – August 2007 Thanks for your attention