Good work of zoos and aquaria: new recognition by the European Union
I am very pleased that our work on behalf of the EU Interest Group of EAZA zoos (see page http://zoofunding.wordpress.com/contact-us/what-is-the-eu-interest-group/) has resulted in new significant references to the environmental capacity of zoos being inserted into the official EU report on the Statement on Biodiversity ( excuse all the euro jargon!)
The text recognises our work in ‘in situ’ and ‘ex situ’ breeding ( para 18) and in environmental awarness raising (para 88). This may the first time our environmental status has ever been officially recognised in the EU’s policy, and these references can be used to strengthen your bids to LIFE+ and other EU funding programmes.
The amendments were achieved through UK MEP Chris Davies and his assistant Poppy Kalesi. Many thanks to them both.
Zoos interested in EU funding might find this former post useful, but only as first taster http://zoofunding.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/portal-on-eu-funding-for-environmental-projects/
This is the report: 654623xm-3.doc
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