1. Future Actions of ERFP
Mike Roper

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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