Ecological connectivity has recently become a central focus in Albania’s conservation efforts, shifting from the protection of isolated natural areas to …
2025
From September 2023 through to August 2025, the Hellenic Ornithological Society/ Bird Life Greece, together with the Eco Museum Zagori, implemented …
The Connectivity Conservation Initiative for Fresh Drinking Water (CONSERVE CONNECT project) integrates ecological restoration, traditional knowledge and participatory governance into a …
The project “Local and Cross-Border Actors Work Together in the Environmental Protection of the Prespa–Ohrid Region”, led by Unë, Gruaja, has …
In September 2025, a transformative three-year initiative, funded by PONT, successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in conservation. Led by the …
The CHAMOIS project aimed to enhance the ecological connectivity of Balkan chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica) within the Pindos–Prespes Connectivity Conservation Area …
A new scientific study by ARCTUROS, published in the Journal of Environmental Management under the title “Unsound renewable energy source development …
Over the summer, from 19th to 29th August, Shebenik National Park hosted the International Small Mammals Research Camp, a living laboratory …
During the second phase of the “Adventure Zone in Galicica National Park”, a project funded by PONT, several key activities were …
The Transboundary River Forum (TRF) took place in Ioannina on September 24–26, 2025 bringing together scientists, academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, …
The aim of PONT Connect is to “improve the conservation of ecosystem connectivity and the sustainable co-management of ecological corridors thereby …
Over the past century, the Mountaineering Club “Ljuboten” – Tetovo has carried out a wide range of activities aimed at the …
The PONT board members had a memorable experience visiting the Shar Mountain National Park in North Macedonia. The visit started with …
In May 2024, a frightened bear cub wandered into the yard of a house in northern Greece. Chased by dogs and …
The summer of 2025 has once again placed Albania at the centre of a wildfire emergency. By the end of July, …
For the sixth consecutive year, the Macedonian Ecological Society (MES) has successfully coordinated the seasonal mowing of wet meadows in the …
“The documentary film titled Harmony Between People and Nature – Monument of Nature Vevchani Springs (2025) explores the profound and inseparable …
Albania is working hard to improve the management of its protected areas and achieve the objectives outlined in their Management Plans. …
On the 29th May 2025, the Municipality of Resen hosted a cross-border coordination meeting bringing together management authorities of all protected …
2024 has marked another significant chapter in the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the …
In a significant step toward strengthening cross-border conservation efforts, the first joint patrol mission was carried out on June 30, 2025, …
“Nature is not simply a resource for human use, but a community to which we belong.” The “Unë, Gruaja” Association organised …
Remzie Noka, a member of the rural women’s group in Kukes, has benefited from a grant dedicated to the cultivation of …
On June 3rd and 4th, a comprehensive Training for Trainers workshop on Holistic Landscape Management and Restoration was successfully held, bringing …
For thousands of years humans have domesticated animals, first the dog, then later – sheep, cows, goats, pigs, horses, amongst others—raising …
In recent years, significant advancements have been made in enhancing water management practices within Mavrovo and the Shar Mountain National Parks, …
The distribution range of the Common Goosander (Mergus merganser) is primarily confined to the tundra and taiga zones, as well as …
The health of any protected area is inherently linked to its management. Effective governance is not just a responsibility; it is …
PPNEA has, since 2015, established a long-standing bilateral collaboration with the Fishery Management Organisation (FMO) of Prespa National Park, grounded in …
Thirty people from twelve organisations from three countries united in the Greek part of Prespa on 27 & 28 March 2025. …
The Shar Korab Massif is more than just a breathtaking natural landscape; it is a vital resource for local communities that …
PONT and the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) have steadfastly worked together for nature in Greek Prespa since PONT’s …
“Theth as the Ecotourism Hub of the Albanian Alps National Park” is a project being implemented by the Aarhus Information Centre …
The Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT), aside from being an internationally recognised framework designed to evaluate the effectiveness of management in …
In a significant step toward strengthening cross-border collaboration in ecological conservation, stakeholders from Albania and Greece convened in Konitsa, Greece, for …