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(Established 1993) |
Mission: Founded in 1993 the EFP brings together
national primatological societies as well as groups of primatologists in
those countries of Europe where societies could not yet be founded. It
aims are
I. to co-ordinate actions related to primatology between the different European societies including
A. the circulation of information between the different national societies and groups in Europe. Folia Primatologica, published by Karger S.A., Basel, is the official publication of the Federation. B. meetings of the the national societies, specialist groups and workshops, scientific activities, research and educational projects related to primatology II. to promote national management of captive primates and to make studies on primates available to a maximum of students and researchers III. to participate through the Council of Europe on decisions relevant to primate trade and primate captive breeding.
Currently 10 European countries are affiliated to
the EFP: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain,
Switzerland, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
The EFP groups people involved in fundamental non-invasive
and invasive research, applied biomedical research and zoo management.
This accounts for more than 1100 scientists, graduate students and zoo
managers.
More than 30 academic institutions are represented in
the EFP through membership.
The primate colonies which belong to these institutions
account for about 2000 non-human primates.
The aims of all affiliated societies or groups are identical
to those of the International Primatological Society (IPS), i.e. to encourage
all areas of non-human primatological scientific research, to facilitate
cooperation among scientists of all nationalities engaged in primate research,
and to promote the conservation of all primate species.
Protection of captive primates is one of the most important
aims of the EFP, practically this means the improvement of the well-being
of primates.
Therefore the EFP intends to promote the dialogue with
all people involved in primatology and to promote studies providing scientific
evidence on primate welfare issues.
The EFP will strive to promote the implementation of
the "International Primatological Society Guidelines for the acquisition,
care, and breeding of non-human primates".
The EFP considers its independence from private interests
as necessary for its scientific expertise. Consequently the EFP will not
sponsor any activities related to private commercial interests.
However, the EFP provides the scientific experience for
all people and organizations interested whenever non-human primates are
affected.
Membership: 1100
Officers: