11th Workshop Uppsala June 4 2005

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11th Workshop Uppsala June 4 2005

• EU Council Regulation 870/2004 on the
  conservation, characterisation, collection and
  utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture

Mike Roper
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Background

• Replaces previous Genetic Resources Regulation -
  1467/94 (5 year programme)
• New Council Regulation 870/2004 published in
  Official Journal on 30.04.04
• Complimentary to the Rural Development Regulation
  1257/99
• Delayed by complex procedures and staff shortages
  new responsible person
• Olivier Diana

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Aims

• To conserve, characterise, collect and utilise
  biological genetic diversity in agriculture
• To contribute to the aims of the CBD
• To complement the positive impact of the work of
  the ERFP et al on agriculture in Europe
• To promote sustainable production and development
  of rural areas
• Product quality diversification low inputs

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Aims - 2

• To conserve FAnGR in situ (on farm) ex situ
  for current and future use
• To increase use of under-utilised breeds
• To encourage information flow by
• Decentralised web-based inventories
• New trans border initiatives
• To complement national activities

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Scope

• Covers Plants, Animals, Microbes, Forestry any
  species which may be used in agri
• Runs 2004 2006 Max duration 4 years
• Open to third countries (EFTA/EAA associated
  countries)
• Open to public sector bodies, gene banks, NGOs,
  breeders, technical institutes etc
• 2 Calls for Action 2005 2006

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Eligible Actions

• Targeted Actions (max 50 funded)
• Web-based national inventories (ref. NCs)
• Development of standard criteria for NAPs
• Establishment of European/national cryo-conserves
• Characterisation/evaluation of breeds
• Establishment of standardised performance testing
  regimes

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Eligible actions - contd

• Establishment of Ark farms etc
• Development of cross national breeding programmes
  for endangered breeds
• Development of marketing, environmental
  management and rural development strategies to
  promote value of local breeds
• Development of European utilisation strategies
  for under-used breeds

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Eligible Actions - contd

• Concerted Actions (max. 80)
• Promoting exchange of information co-ordination
  of existing national actions
• Must be trans-national
• Accompanying Actions (max 80)
• Seminars, technical conferences
• Meetings with NGOs/stakeholders
• Training courses
• Preparation of technical reports
• Can be national actions

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Budget Euro 10m
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Project Organisation
Sponsor
Partner A
Applicant
Contact with EU
Partner B
Sponsor Partner C
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Project Call 2005

• Guide on web http//europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture
  /environment/home.htm
• Final draft documentation for call June
• MS comments in 2 weeks Mid June
• Commission internal consultation 3 wks
• Official vote on draft Early July
• Call for proposals in OJ July
• Application deadline early October
• Decision on proposals before year end!

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Panel of Experts

• Commission will draw from established list - ? DG
  Research experts database
• They will issue a Restricted call for tender.
  Selection on cost/experience
• New names can enter established list
• English language skills
• No conflict of interests independent
• Need names of FAnGR specialists on list!

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Question for Discussion

• Should ERFP act as a sponsor for suitable
  projects?