The European Botanic Gardens Consortium met for the weekend at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens (8-10 May). With representatives from 21 countries in person and online, the meeting discussed a wide range of topics including monitoring invasive species, managing data, plant conservation and future opportunities for collaboration. To learn more about the EBGC, download the Welcome Pack.
Participants were treated to a tour of the gardens and a visit to the Herbarium, including a look at Charles Darwin's oldest known specimen (from Wales!).
Friday morning focused on quick-fire talks from the community; RBG Kew, Gothenburg Botanic Garden, Romania, Georgia and a collecting trip to Chile. After a tour of the gardens and herbarium Sam Brockington and his colleagues led a discussion on the Data Ecosystem concept, referencing recent research from his team.
The Saturday and Sunday were devoted to updates from the community and areas of cooperation.
- The future and management of the International Plant Exchange Network (IPEN).
- Shared updating of the Invasive Species list, how to move forward? (copy here)
Dr Carly Cowell gave an update on the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation Actions and BGCI actions (download presentation).
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