THIRD ENBI E-CONFERENCE: Improving European participation in GBIF

The European Network for Biodiversity Information (ENBI), invites you to take part in the third electronic conference: Improving European participation in GBIF which will run from 14th - 28nd February 2005. The issue of the convenience (or not) of a European node has surfaced several times in the recent discussions and meetings. The option of having an European GBIF node is perceived by some current national node managers as an unnecessary "middle-man" between the national nodes and GBIF at the international level (GB, SC, secretariat). The practical aim of this third e-conference is to produce a document to explore ways to improve the participation of Europe. In this regards, participants from all areas involved (scientists, natural history collection administrators, conservation community, decision-makers) are welcome to contribute. Conference organization: Real Jardín Botánico and Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología, Spain.

Forum URL: http://www.enbi.info/forums/ec3/index.php

Source: ENBI

I hope this is of your interest. Regards.

Jorge Brenner