As Phase II of the Connectivity Conservation Initiative for Fresh Drinking Water unfolds, the collaborative efforts of Boulouki, Callisto and local …
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As part of the project “Strengthening Local and Cross-Border Cooperation for Biodiversity Protection in the Prespa-Ohrid Region,” the “Une Gruaja” Association …
Ecological corridors are living landscapes shaped by wildlife, forests, traditional livelihoods, local knowledge, and the communities that depend on them. Understanding …
From 25 to 27 June 2026, more than 70 scientists, conservation practitioners, protected area managers, and representatives of environmental organisations from …
On the night of the 11th of July 2026, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service was called to assist in …
Understanding mountain settlements, requires more than just observing the houses or the current landscape. It is also essential to recognise how …
By blending traditional cuisine, sustainable farming, and digital skills, the women of Prespa are creating economic opportunities while safeguarding their region’s …
As climate change continues to emerge as one of the most significant threats to biodiversity worldwide, mountain ecosystems are among the …
In protected areas, small, well-thought-out infrastructure can have a much bigger impact than it seems at first glance. A cleared path, …
The winter of 2025 left a profound mark on one of North Macedonia’s most valuable natural treasures – the ancient Molika …
In 2023, EcoAlbania embarked on a multi-year initiative to address a complex environmental challenge: the preservation of the Polis-Valamarë-Rungajë-Moravë-Gramoz ecological corridor. …
A few days ago, Adela, one of the girls from the AlbNatyra youth group, showed us her memory book. Between pages …
The Municipality of Vevchani continues to successfully advance the implementation of the Management Plan for the Vevchani Springs Monument of Nature …
A major scientific breakthrough focusing on the tortoise population of Golem Grad in Prespa was reached in January 2026 with the …
The year 2025 marked a turning point in conservation efforts in the Prespa region, as the initiatives of the Macedonian Ecological …
PONT and the SPP have been working together for nature in Greek Prespa since PONT’s establishment a decade ago. Read on …
Throughout 2025, conservation work in the Prespa–Ohrid–Shebenik Ecoregion showed how scientific research, community involvement, and regional cooperation can jointly support the …
From 2022 to 2025, the project “Sustainable Use of Natural Resources for Transboundary Socio-Economic Development”, funded by the Prespa Ohrid Nature …
Protecting shared mountain ecosystems requires more than formal borders and institutional mandates. It requires cooperation, trust, and practical mechanisms that bring …
A new scientific study by ARCTUROS, based on 22 years of official compensation data (1999–2020), offers important insights into human–wildlife coexistence …
In 2025, the Public Institution Galicica National Park (PIGNP) continued to advance biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management and institutional strengthening under …
The third Scientific Prespa Lakes Symposium, entitled “Shared Waters, Shared Challenges: Building Climate Resilience in the Prespa Lakes through Science and …
Despite institutional instability and financial pressure, 2025 marked a year of measurable conservation progress and strengthened local engagement in the Shar …
On the 20th of January 2026, the town of Peshkopi, Albania, hosted the closing conference for the project “Protection and Sustainable …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The main goal of the project “Understanding anthropogenic pressures on Lake Prespa” was to determine the water quality of the tributaries …
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 …
As the festive spirit engulfs the streets of Tirana, and as the end-of-year holidays loom, a group of dedicated individuals made up …
The collaboration between scientists and volunteers (ordinary citizens) has the potential to expand the scope of research and enhance the ability …
Over the span of the last 13 months, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Center for Education and Development (CED), based in Tearce …
Last week Dutch Ambassador Reinout Vos and his wife Corien Vos, paid a two-day visit to the Prespa region with executive …
In collaboration with the staff of Galicica National Park, our team embarked on an exciting journey, generously supported by PONT. Our …
In a significant step towards promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices in protected areas, a follow-up grant agreement was signed yesterday …
In a world swept up by the tide of urbanisation and modernisation, the NGO Albanian Center for Environmental Governance in Prespa …
Meeting by boat in the middle of Lake Prespa marked the start of the 10-year PrespaNet celebration. It is already 10 …
A KfW mission comprising Dr. Matthias Grüninger (Principal Portfolio Manager) and Dr. Gerhard Dieterle (Senior Natural Resources Specialist) undertook an implementation …
Promoting, protecting, and conserving biodiversity in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park, directly impacts and improves the livelihoods of local communities, as the …
Since September of last year, the association “Une, Gruaja” has been actively implementing the project “Local & cross-border actors work together …
Five exciting new grant agreements have been signed in the Pindos-Prespa Connectivity Conservation Area (CCA) in Greece. Mirjam de Koning of …
PONT grantees working in the transboundary Korab-Shara/Albanian Alps region continue to join forces to further their collaboration, exploring opportunities for combined …
Did you know that caves represent unique ecosystems in which the cave fauna adapts to live in complete darkness, high air …
Long-term monitoring of living organisms provides valuable insights into large-scale ecological processes. These processes, which have been influenced by human actions, …
PONT and the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Eko-svest, based in Skopje, signed a Grant Agreement related to the protection of selected river …
The role of shepherds in maintaining the biodiversity of protected areas cannot be overstated, playing a crucial role in preserving the …
An innovative approach for the management of tourism impacts in protected areas was introduced to PONT by the NGO Build Green …
The agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and Target 22 of the recently adopted Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework recognises the vital role …
This morning PONT was at the offices of the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) in the Prespa National Park …
At the heart of the Shebenik National Park, lies a village surrounded by mountains, providing it with a natural seclusion which …
Financial resources are essential for nature conservation today because they enable conservation organisations and governments to fund important conservation initiatives and …
With the approval of the new 627.05 km2 National park, Shar Mountain, North Macedonia is the latest to offer the world …
With the additional donations received in the summer of 2022 we managed to hire consultants to identify and describe the Connectivity …
Following on from the Call for Proposals in September 2022, PONT is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to 5 National-Level …
Have you heard about monitoring of aquatic ecosystems based on the benthic macroinvertebrate organisms that live in lakes or rivers? I …
In an effort to continue coordinating transboundary conservation, the authorities of the Protected Areas (PA) in the Transboundary Prespa Park (TPP), …
Have you ever heard of the seven principles of Leave No Trace? Maybe yes, maybe not. But what do they mean? …
On the 9th of November 2022, the PONT Executive Director and the Executive Director of Eko-svest ceremonially signed the new Grant …
This week PONT hosted a KfW mission in Galicica National Park, North Macedonia. Janis Müller-Späth of the KfW office in Frankfurt, …
Resen Municipality is responsible for managing two protected areas, the Ezerani Nature Park (NP) and the Lake Prespa Monument of Nature. …
Call for submission of Concept Notes by Non-Governmental Organizations involved in conserving the Korab-Shara/Albanian Alps areas and the ecological corridors connecting …
The region of Ohrid and Prespa has a high concentration of natural values. The protection, conservation and management of these values …
Five years ago, in the early days of PONT and CNVP’s cooperation in the Prespa area, a group of women was …
For the last four years, PONT and Connecting Natural Values and People (CNVP) have successfully cooperated in the areas of Non-Timber …
Shebenik National Park is one of the largest parks in Albania, about 34’000 ha, which means it requires a great number …
Implemented by Eko-svest in the period between November 2021 and June 2022 Eko-svest in partnership with Natura MK initiated a project …
The “Bushtrica River” is an important natural ecosystem of the Shebenik National Park. This river has special ecological values, the microclimate …
Living in Pogradec, pampered by Nature, you can become a poet or an environmentalist, or both! Living in Pogradec, gazing at …
We are pleased to announce that the National Agency for Protected Areas (NAPA) and the (RAPA) Kukes, RAPA Shkoder, and RAPA …
At the start of the 2022 summer holiday season, the first Via Ferrata in Galicica National Park was opened. This new …
Estimating the abundance of brown bears in the wild is a daunting task. It’s virtually impossible to directly observe the bears …
We are pleased to announce the successful NGOs in Albania from our first call for grant proposals launched back in March …
“How do we unearth the stories that want to be told? What makes us remember a story? How do we balance …
Reinout Vos, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Albania and his wife visited Shebenik National Park on the 4th of June. The …
Back in March 2022, PONT launched a call for applications for locally based non-Governmental Organisations involved in conserving the Korab-Shara and …
The week of 23rd to the 25th May saw the PONT board visit Albania. We kicked off the visit with an …
Following the expansion of the grant activities to the Korab-Sharra-Albanian Alps areas in Albania and North Macedonia, PONT is exploring the …
The new revenue generation model of the Public Institution Galicica National Park (PIGNP), excluding direct use of natural resources, has paved …
On April 14 2022, PONT joined the journalists’ trip to German Development Cooperation (GDC) projects that contribute to improving people‘s living …
Together with representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, PONT visited the Shar Mountain National Park and Mavrovo National …
With the additional capital contribution donated by the German Government at the end of 2021, the PONT Focus Region has further …
PONT provides much of the financing for the Society for the Protection of Prespa’s (SPP) 5-year strategic framework (2018-2022), a selection …
A public consultation on PONT’s Strategic Framework is taking place in Albania and North Macedonia! Following on from the extensive public …
PONT had the honour to meet Mr. Naser Nuredini, Minister of Environment and Physical Planning (MOEPP) of North Macedonia, during his …
Bridging achievement with lessons learned is a crucial principle of PONT’s success and one that underpins its five-year cross-border work in …
Prespa National Park is a treasure trove of biological diversity. Recent research conducted by the Iliria Association has revealed very valuable …
The PrespaNet partners strengthened cross-border co-operation by working together to map and assess wetland habitats in Prespa, producing a transboundary plan …
In implementing PONT Supervisory Board’s decision to extend its conservation programme to the Wider Ohrid area, and complementing the support provided …
School children from Bitola visited Pelister National Park on 25 October to celebrate the Day of Climate Action. A recent temperature …
The rich and important forest biodiversity of the Galicica Mountain was the principal reason for declaring it a National Park, back …
The Protected Areas (PAs) are the main pillars in PONT’s programme aiming at conserving nature for a sustainable future of the …
Early in 2021, the PONT Supervisory Board decided to start the process of expanding the operations of PONT to the Wider …
What started as a joint call for proposals for small grants for the Wider Prespa Area has evolved over the past …
The Management Board of the Public Institution Galicica National Park formally approved the new Management Plan for Galicica National Park, for …
In June 2020, PONT and CEPF awarded a grant to the Balkan Foundation for Sustainable Development in North Macedonia concerning the …
The implementation of the first programme for long-term monitoring of biodiversity in Galicica National Park goes back to 2011 and the …
Following the formal approval of the new Management Plan for Pelister National Park (2021-2030) in November 2020, developed with support from …
In May 2020, PONT and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) awarded a grant to Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Art …
The recent dramatic water level decrease of Lake Prespa, in combination with the continued and unabated human pressures (water abstraction, pollution, …
The sustainable use of Non-Timber Forest Products holds the potential to improve livelihoods of local communities in Prespa while contributing to …
Nature-based tourism in protected areas in the Wider Prespa Area holds a great potential to contribute to the local economy, reduce …
National and local stakeholders, representing central and local government, Protected Area staff, CSOs, local communities and the private sector in Prespa, …
Following the easing of the border restrictions, the PONT team visited some of its beneficiaries in North Macedonia. The trip started …
The transboundary network of NGOs in Prespa – PrespaNet, recently published the results of the “Preliminary assessment of Human-Large Carnivore Conflicts …
Elaine Chen and Charlotte Walter’s creative adventure into raising awareness of at-risk species and their campaign #OurVulnerableEarth2021 came to an end …
As soon as most of the snow melted on the mountains of Prespa National Park in Albania, the PONT Executive Director …
In early April, the Albanian Centre for Environmental Governance (ACEG) invited donors and tour operators to enjoy the beauty of Prespa …
The most important event of this two-year grant funding provided by PONT and the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation was the …
As we all know 2020 has been a challenging year for the entire world but the COVID 19 pandemic has had …
Conserving Prespa is impossible without transboundary collaboration at all levels of governance. The project ‘Working towards transboundary conservation of the Prespa region …
During 2020, we continued working on the maintenance and signage of the network of hiking trails with the help of local …
PONT provides much of the financing for the Society for the Protection of Prespa’s (SPP) 5-year strategic framework (2018-2022), supporting its …
The two-year process for developing the new Management Plan for Galicica National Park for the 2021-2030 period culminated with a formal …
Complementing the recently approved three-year grants for the Protected Area Authorities in the Wider Prespa Area in North Macedonia and Albania, …
Three-year grants for all the Protected Area Authorities in the Wider Prespa Area in North Macedonia and Albania were recently launched …
The ongoing dramatic water level drop of Lake Prespa has prompted the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of North Macedonia …
The Macedonian Ecological Society (MES) and Resen Municipality, managing Ezerani Nature Park and Lake Prespa Monument of Nature, have recently embarked …
The PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet has recently shared PONT’s experience in strengthening management effectiveness of protected areas in …
On 19 October certificates were awarded to 18 participants of the Youth Academy on nature-based tourism in Prespa. In June the …
Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT) aims to expand its work beyond the Prespa region to include protected areas within the Lake …
In 2007 a team from the Macedonian Ecological Society (MES), in cooperation with Serbian and French scientists (herpetologists and ecologists) commenced …
Following the successful completion of the first grant in August 2020, PONT and Resen Municipality continue their cooperation over the completion …
In January 2020, PONT signed a grant agreement with the Association “Sport for all – All for sport” – a non-governmental …
The challenge A Biodiversity Monitoring Scheme (BMS) is a long-term array of complementary surveys, censuses, surveillance and monitoring referring to a well-defined …
PONT and CEPF awarded two complementary grants to the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Art (MASA) and ILIRIA – Protection and …
In 2006, the Public Institution Galicica National Park, in cooperation with the Macedonian Ecological Society, organized a workshop to address a …
A formally approved Management Plan (MP), meeting PONT’s requirements laid out in the Framework Agreements with the governments of Albania and …
PONT aims to expand its work beyond the Prespa region to include other areas such as the Ohrid lake basin. With …
In June the Albanian Centre of Environmental Governance (ACEG) published a call for applications for Prespa community members to participate in …
Since North Macedonia’s lockdown was lifted on 26 May 2020, Galicica National Park has been a popular destination for the people …
On 3 July the Korça Regional Administration for Protected Areas (RAPA) for Prespa National Park, Albania, met with PONT and the …
A large amount of data, information and knowledge is needed for the conservation and sustainable management of biological diversity, natural processes …
Following up on the previous full grant by PONT, the latest proposal from the National Agency for Protected Areas (NAPA) and …
PONT and CEPF have recently awarded two complementary grants that address Strategic Direction 4 – the conservation of plants, under the …
In January 2020, PONT and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) published a joint Call for Proposals for grants inviting eligible …
Building upon the 2016 Review of Conservation Efforts in the Transboundary Prespa area, conducted by the PrespaNet NGO network, and in …
PONT provides much of the financing for Society for the Protection of Prespa’s (SPP) 5-year strategic framework (2018-2022), supporting its core …
Through the ongoing grant from PONT, the Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) has recently completed the first …
A year after the opening of its local office, MES and PrespaNet continue to work alongside regional stakeholders for the protection …
Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) recently opened a local satellite office in Albania. The country’s oldest environmental …
Improved staffing levels with sufficient technical and human capacity are critical elements required for improving the current management effectiveness of the Regional …
PONT grantees actively participated in the 54th count season of the annual International Waterbird Census that took place on the second weekend …
In December 2019 PONT signed a grant to the Public Institution Galicica National Park (PIGNP) to cover 50% of the total costs …
The Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT) and Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) recently agreed to combine their efforts in the Wider Prespa …
Since its launching in 2007 by WWF and the World Bank, the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) has become the world’s …
PONT recently commissioned a report, which recommended supporting communities and entrepreneurs in Prespa to focus on developing and delivering nature-based tourism …
Water quality monitoring scientists from the three sides of the Prespa basin met in Stenje, in October 2019, to build on …
The Hydrobiological Institute Ohrid (HIO) and the Municipality of Resen in North Macedonia have recently formalised their partnership through the signing …
PONT provides most of the financing of the 5-year strategic framework (2018-2022) of the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) …
PONT has identified two areas among its funding priorities that are not being addressed adequately by its current grants or actions …
The National Agency of Protected Areas (NAPA) and PONT have agreed on a follow-up grant for the Prespa National Park in …
PONT recently engaged the Connecting Natural Values and People Foundation (CNVP) to investigate the modest outcomes of past initiatives concerning ecotourism …
From 8-12 July many stakeholders joined forces in the Wider Prespa Area to work on the implementation of Natura 2000. PONTs …
Collaboration between governmental, scientific and civil society organizations is of critical importance for improving the quality and efficiency of natural resource …
PONT and Galicica National Park have been working together to create a video highlighting the recent reorientation undergone by the park …
Sustainable nature-based tourism in the Wider Prespa Area is increasingly seen as a source of income to cover the cost of …
concerning sustainable, nature-based tourism in the Wider Prespa Area in Albania and North Macedonia PONT has identified two topics among its …
On 24 May 2019, the European Day of Parks, the Prespa National Park in Albania offered a guided tour for the …
Germany’s Lower Saxon State Government has provided funds to the Alfred Toepfer Academy for Nature Conservation for a project that aims …
On 7 May 2019, PONT was honoured by the visit of Achim Mortier and Maren Kneller of the German Federal Ministry …
PONT recently engaged the Connecting Natural Values and People Foundation (CNVP) to prepare a report that assesses the opportunities and challenges …
On behalf of PONT, the Connecting Natural Values and People Foundation conducted an assessment of the opportunities, and associated challenges, for …
2018 was an interesting year for Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) and PrespaNet, with many activities focused …
Since its establishment in 1958, the management of Galicica National Park (NP) has been funded through revenues generated from the park …
PONT provides most of the financing of the 5-year strategic framework (2018-2022) of the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) …
The importance of wetland habitats Wetlands are one of the most important environmental assets in Prespa, home to many plant and …
The objective of PONT as a co-funding instrument is to assist the management bodies of Protected Areas (PAs) in the Wider …
The German Government, through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the KfW Development Bank (KfW), has contributed …
Experts from the Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment (PPNEA), in cooperation with RAPA Korce, have just completed the first assessment of …
PONT has been selected, from over 200 submissions, as the winner of the 2018 Pathfinder Award. The Award, which recognizes outstanding …
PONT recently facilitated a successful exchange between the Society for Protection of Prespa (SPP), GIZ CSBL (Conservation and Sustainable Use of …
PONT has recently engaged an international independent consultant, Jernej Stritih, to support Protected Area authorities in the Wider Prespa Area in …
A team from the 100 Villages Academy, focusing on villages in the region of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, presented initial …
Joint initiatives for the Prespa region were presented in Tirana on 25 September 2018. The event brought together approximately 50 stakeholders, …
Signed on 3 September, the Regional Agency of Protected Areas (RAPA) Korçe applied for a planning grant in close consultation with …
A Grant Agreement between PONT and the Public Scientific Institution Hydrobiological Institute Ohrid (HIO) was signed in Ohrid on 13 August …
A grant agreement between PONT and the Public Institution Galicica National Park (PIGNP) was signed on 3 August 2018, symbolizing the …
The official opening of the Macedonian Ecological Society’s (MES) new office in Resen took place on 9 July. Of great local …
The first Grant Agreement between PONT and the Municipality of Resen concerning the management of the Lake Prespa Monument of Nature …
Mirjam de Koning, Executive Director of PONT, and Amet Axhiu, Director of the Public Institution Pelister National Park (PIPNP) signed the …
Following an initiative of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP), a meeting was held on 28 June 2018 in …
The Dutch Ambassador to Albania, Dewi van de Weerd, visited Greater Prespa Lake on 19 May 2018, where she enjoyed a …
The Supervisory Board of PONT recently conducted a tour of the Prespa-Ohrid ecoregion. This was a fantastic opportunity to further develop …
A ceremony was held on 14th of May in Skopje to mark the launching of PONT’s grants programmes in the Former …
In 2018, PONT has granted the NGO, Macedonian Ecological Society in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (MES) (www.mes.org.mk), an initial …
Integrated landscape approaches provide a basic framework for balancing competing demands and integrating policies for multiple land uses within a given …
In 2018, PONT granted the NGO, Protection and Preservation of Nature Environment in Albania (PPNEA) (www.ppnea.org), an initial one-year grant. The …
The Wider Prespa Region covers parts of Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Greece. The transboundary area houses five …
As part of the development and establishment of PONT’s grant programme, PONT has conducted a conflict assessment. The study followed a …
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