The main goal of the project “Understanding anthropogenic pressures on Lake Prespa” was to determine the water quality of the tributaries …
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The trilateral Prespa Lake, which borders North Macedonia, Greece, and Albania, is a natural treasure and a globally significant ecosystem. Renowned …
Over 18 months, the “Aligning Management Objectives with Tourism Impacts” project unfolded as a dynamic effort to balance the increasing demands …
On the 5th of August 2024, during a summer marked by heat waves and prolonged dry conditions, a wildfire broke out …
The identity of communities in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park and Shebenik National Park have been shaped significantly by nature and the …
Large carnivores are an important element of global biodiversity as they provide important ecosystem services and are at the top of …
A two-day regional conference on the sustainable use of natural resources took place in Mavrovo on November 14-15, 2024. The event …
On July 12th 2024, the Pogradec Youth Centre organised an enlightening initiative called “Interpretation of Nature in the National Park of …
Prespa National Park has set a historic milestone by becoming the first park in Albania to map all its main habitats—forests, …
In environmental conservation, effectively managing protected areas is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices. One innovative approach gaining traction …
Reflecting on another year as PONT grantees, we realise that our journey in Shebenik National Park has been both challenging and …
Eko-svest has launched an exciting initiative to foster a connection between children and nature from an early age, through the creation …
The Hellenic Ornithological Society/ Birdlife Greece and the Eco Museum Zagori have been implementing, since September 2023, different conservation, and awareness …
Pelister National Park, in accordance with Nature Protection Law, has developed a new Management Plan for Pelister National Park for the …
In the southwestern Balkans, protected areas serve as fundamental components of national conservation initiatives and are integral to the methodology employed …
“We are strong in our differences” perfectly captures the spirit of the fourth meeting of the national PONT grantees, held on …
Summers in the Shar Mountain National Park are a busy time for the ranger service but this summer was particularly exceptional. …
The Prespa Transboundary Summer School 2024 brought together 21 students from Albania, North Macedonia, and Greece for an immersive experience in …
CNVP Albania, is seeking to promote and pilot new approaches and practices in biodiversity protection, nature-based tourism and NTFPs management in …
About a year and a half ago the Boulouki team designed the objectives of the “Connectivity Conservation Initiative for Fresh Drinking …
On July 7th, 2024, the local office of Eko-svest in Vevcani, in collaboration with Rupicapra MTB Adventure, organised the mountain bike …
Recently, mandated by the Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT), PPNEA has worked for the development of a study to assess the …
Over the past year, the collaboration between PONT and MedINA has sparked significant advancements in our joint efforts to maintain the …
Now in its fifth year, the collaboration between Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust and National Agency Protected Areas has blossomed into a …
In a groundbreaking initiative, World Vision Albania, with support from the Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT), is bridging the gap between …
In 2022, PONT started to explore “opportunities and needs” to enhance connectivity conservation in the PONT focus area. Six Connectivity Conservation …
The Sharr-Korab mountain massif is one of the most thrilling regions in the Balkans, boasting incredible potential for regional and transboundary …
On June 7 and 8, CNVP / PONT sub-grantees participated in a study visit to Prespa, North Macedonia. The visit targeted …
On May 24th 2024, the European Day of Parks, the Albanian Center for Environmental Governance (ACEG) organised the closing meeting for …
On May 30th, the CNVP North Macedonia team, along with the PONT team, visited part of the PONT sub-grantees who are …
In a strategic initiative on the sustainable management of ecological corridors in Albania, the first action plan for the “Polis-Valamarë-Rungajë-Moravë-Gramoz” Ecological …
National Park Management Plans are key planning and strategic documents that provide the basis for effective park management. Taking into account …
Two years after the “Albanian Alps” were proclaimed as a National Park, a significant milestone has been achieved through the installation …
Albania’s stunning protected areas, including the Albanian Alps National Park and Korab-Koritnik Natural Park, are beloved destinations for both tourists and …
The Albanian Alps National Park (AANP) is a crucial biodiversity sanctuary, providing a safe space for a variety of species and …
Sunday the 31st of March 2024, saw a clean-up operation by 140 volunteers at Amyntaio, Prefecture of Florina, hosted by ARCTUROS …
Eko-svest, in collaboration with the Municipality of Vevchani, has officially opened the Permanent Nature Exhibition titled “Journey through the Natural Treasures …
2023 was the first year of a new five-year PONT grant to the SPP, supporting their work for biodiversity conservation in …
On March 7, 2024, the fourth annual meeting of managers for protected areas from the cross-border region of Prespa was held …
The PrespaNet network in the past three years implemented the project “Prespa: conservation of biological diversity in across the Prespa border”, …
Last week, PPNEA hosted a workshop on wildlife crimes in Albania which brought together many key stakeholders. Mrs. Almira Xhembulla, Vice …
Vevchani is a small municipality located in the southwestern part of North Macedonia, situated under the slopes of the stunning Jablanica …
Prespa Lake is home to more than 2,000 species of fish, birds, mammals, and plants. Many of these species are unique …
The breath-taking Nature Monument Vevchani Springs lies in the heart of the Jablanica Mountain in North Macedonia. This untouched haven of …
February 2024 marks the start of two “3-year follow-up” grants from PONT in the Wider Prespa Ohrid Area (including Shebenik National Park). …
The last year has proved to be both a time of remarkable accomplishments, and of significant challenges, for Pelister National Park. …
Today is #InternationalEnvironmentalEducationDay. The goal is simple: improve how people connect with nature and find solutions to local environmental issues. This …
Shar Mountain is a newly proclaimed National Park with an ambitious mission to establish and support local economic development. 2023 was …
2024 and the start of the new operational year has brought five 3-year grants of 1.8 million EUR from PONT to …