ERGA is an bottom-up initiative based on people, consisting of hundreds of scientists across the entire European continent and beyond.
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Research institutions, infrastructure facilities as well as partner genome projects will play an important role within ERGA. 
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Finally, ERGA will have a focus on societal needs particularly related to Biodiversity conservation. For that purpose, ERGA will work engaging governmental and non-governmental entities and will closely involve citizens in different actions.