The CEE is a global collaboration and as we grow our activity will need support from a number of regional Centres. These Centres will contribute to the work of the CEE and encourage evidence-based practice and systematic review activity within their region.

Some specific functions of CEE Centres are:

1. To develop expertise in systematic review methodology
2. To encourage systematic review activity in defined geographical area – advice on forming review teams, formulating questions and preparing review protocols
3. To work with practitioners and policy formers to identify need for systematic review
4. To work with potential review teams to identify funding and other resources for reviews
5. To run training courses in systematic review methodology
6. To provide advice and initial contact for review teams in geographical area
7. To liaise with other Centres to develop systematic review methodology
8. To liaise and integrate activities with other CEE Centres to develop the CEE library and maintain a common database of systematic reviews in progress
9. To provide a representative of the Centre to serve on the CEE steering group

At present there is one CEE Centre, based in the UK. The Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation (CEBC) acts as the Executive Office, Editorial Office and contact point for all CEE activities. Currently, CEBC obtains its own funds to perform these functions.

Discussions are ongoing concerning the establishment of other Centres - so watch this space. If you are interested in establishing such a Centre please contact us at an early stage.