National Focal Point
Butterfly on leaf
The Natural History Museum is the UK's National Focal Point for the Global Taxonomic Initiative (GTI).
As GTI National Focal Point the Museum is charged with coordinating implementation of the GTI Programme of Work.
In order to fulfil its role as National Focal Point the Museum is working with other taxonomic institutions and organisations involved in biodiversity conservation in the UK and internationally to establish a network of excellence in taxonomy in support of biodiversity conservation.
GTI Steering Group
In 2003, the National Focal Point established a Steering Group to inform implementation of the GTI in the UK. The members of the Steering Group are:
- Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
- Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBGK)
- Natural History Museum (NHM)
- National Biodiversity Network (NBN)
For more about the work of the GTI Steering Group, please contact the GTI National Focal Point using the form provided.