Overview

Cloning and genome editing are among the technological developments increasingly invoked as effective tools for saving rare species, managing invasive species, and preparing species for climate change. This WG will examine the suitability of these tools and develop guidelines on the technical and ethical challenges for tackling the most important conservation issues. This WG will address the use of biotechnology in both natural ecosystems and in botanical and zoological gardens.

WG4 Specific Objectives

- Provide Scientists’ and Practitioners’ community an overview of the latest advances in biotechnology.

- Identify techniques most effective for solving practical conservation issues

WG4 Leader: Gernot Segelbacher (gernot.segelbacher@wildlife.uni-freiburg.de)

WG4 Vice Leader: Elena Bužan (elena.buzan@famnit.upr.si)

Members:

1. Gernot Segelbacher
2. Pamela Burger
3. Carles Vila
4. Luca Cornetti
5. Teele Jarius
6. Ancuta Cotovelea Fedorca
7. Elena Buzan
8. Ivaylo Tsvetkov
9. Rigers Bakiu
10. Alexander Kopatz
11. Arzu Karahan
12. Melekşen Akin