european regional focal point (erfp)
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Universityof Ljubljana
Biotechnicalfaculty
European Regional Focal Point(ERFP)
Danijela Bojkovski, Mojca Simčič- ERFP Secretariat -
9th Session ITWG-AnGR, Rome 6-8 July 2016
ERFP
ERFP was established as a part of FAO´s global coordination structure for AnGR which is based upon national and regional focal points
ERFP acts as regional platform and plays a vital role in bringing together European National Coordinators (NCs) on AnGR and encourage co-operation in AnGR conservation activity across Europe
Objectives of ERFP To support the in situ and ex situ conservation and sustainable
use of AnGR in European countries
To facilitate the implementation of the FAO Global Plan of Action in Europe
To stimulate funding and organisation of regional projects, researches, workshops and national programmes for
AnGR within the European Region
To develop and maintain regular contact and exchange of relevant information on AnGR.
Member countries (European Region) of ERFP are represented in the Assembly by National Coordinators. Funding of ERFP: all ERFP member countries pay a voluntary contribution to the ERFP according to the GDP FAO / UN scale. Assembly of NC is main decision body:
Budget and annual work plan;Technical and policy guidance;Responsibility of implementing the MYPOW;Establishment/termination of WG, TF, Ad Hoc actions.
Operational structure
Structure of the ERFP
ERFP Assembly of National Coordinators
ERFP Steering Committee
ERFP Secretariat
Working Groups1 Ad hoc actions3 Task Forces2
Ex situ Conservation
Documentation and Information
ABS
Collaboration with EU
Project xy
Workshop xy
Meeting xy
Note: 1 = Working Groups: established on a permanent basis 2 = Task Forces: established on a temporary basis to solve specific tasks 3 = Ad hoc Actions: projects on a project basis to solve specific tasks
Change in last four years
Projects
Activities of permanent structures or Ad hoc actions
ERFP SC and Secretariat
5 members Headed by a chair Establishes Task Forces Evaluates Ad hoc Action Funding proposals Work of the Secretariat
RotationalInformation platformDecisions of AssemblyProvide technical supportManage financial issuesERFP website
Activities of WG Ex Situ ConservationNovember 2014 - present
EUGENASupport development of gene banksShare information, knowledge and expertiseFacilitate access to, and assessment of AnGR kept in
genebank collections European portal/register for gene bank
collections initiated Collaboration in EU
IMAGE research project, supports development of gene banks
Activities of WG Ex Situ ConservationNovember 2014 - present
2016 - European Genebank Network for Animal Genetic Resources (EUGENA)
Process of signing Memorandum of Understanding between countries and ERFP Secretariat
Activities of WG Ex Situ ConservationNovember 2014 - present
2016 – Workshop in Gödöllő organized jointly with FAO office in Budapest, Hungary
Main topic:In situ and Ex situgene conservation:exchange of knowledge
http://www.rfp-europe.org/
Activities of WG Ex Situ Conservation
2015 – Jointly organized EAAP– session „Gene bank strategies for long term conservation and to support in situ conservation”
Activities of WG Documentation and Information
November 2014 - present
Encourage regular updating of EFABIS and improvement of data quality Encourage the use of Cryoweb software to manage national genebanks
Activities of WG Documentation and Information
November 2014 - present
Development of new tools Classification:o Nativeo Locally adaptedo Exotic
Transboundary breeds
Activities of WG Documentation and Information
November 2014 - present
Sharing experiences between member groups at annual meetings
EFABIS current status and future management
Survey on EFABIS use Bled Workshop – new DAD-IS
mockups, FENIX Specific elements and
requirements from ERG Advising - EUGENA webportal,
new ERFP website
Activities of Task Force ABS
Participation in ABS Consultation Forum established by the European Commission (511/2014 EU Regulation)
Preparation of ERFP position on the Draft Guidance on Animal Breeding Sector (511/2014 EU Regulation)
Development of MAA and MTA for EUGENA
Preparation of a paper on ABS issues in livestock sector
Activities of Task Force ABS
Contribution to FAO debate on ABS (based on collection of examples of current practices of exchange of AnGR)
Submission of info document for consideration by:
the Team of Technical and Legal Experts on ABS
15th session of the CGRFA
Activities of Task Force EU Matters
Objectives:
Maintain - appropriate connexion with the European Institutions
Collaboration and support to EU on AnGR related matters
Increase awareness within NC‘s related to AnGR legislation
Activities of Task Force EU MattersActivities: Identification of EU Institutions, potential
collaboration and relevant legislation affecting AnGR to inform NC‘s
Raising awareness among NC‘s related to Zootechnical legislation
ERFP position on the Draft Guidance on Animal Breeding Sector (511/2014 EU Regulation)
Collaboration and support to EU Preparatory action developing the EU policy on agrobiodiversity
Examples of Ad hoc Actions:
Joined preparation of comments to the SoW 2 Report
Examples of Ad hoc Actions
Examples of Ad hoc Actions
• Objective: to develop European/ERFP Web portal Network of Genebanks for AnGR in Europe
• To facilitate access to information about the gene bank collections in Europe
Examples of Ad hoc Actions
ITWG-AnGR
Joined preparation of position papers
FUTUREGeneral Assembly in Belfast:
o Plans and budgeto New EU Animal Breeding Regulationo Promoting the use of rare breeds (in situ
support) Joint session EAAP/ERFP on ABSEUGENA logo and web portalERFP logo and new website
