Apologies for cross-postings (but I didn't want to miss anyone!)-

The TDWG Infrastructure Project will complete at the end of 2007. Significant advances have been made, among them establishing a common architecture for standards and, as a component, the deployment of Life Science Identifiers (LSIDs). A brief news item on advances is now on the GBIF site-

http://www.gbif.org/Stories/STORY1193926152

Many are asking "...where to now for TDWG?" Donald Hobern, as the incoming Chairman of TDWG will post a 'Vision for 2008' in the next week or so. Donald is also stepping down from his role as Deputy Director for Informatics at the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to become the Director of the Atlas of Living Australia project. I'm sure that all those who have had the pleasure of working with Donald wish him and his family (very) well!

Lee

Lee Belbin Manager, TDWG Infrastructure Project Email: lee@tdwg.org