On the night of the 11th of July 2026, the Ohrid Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service was called to assist in …
Governance
Understanding mountain settlements, requires more than just observing the houses or the current landscape. It is also essential to recognise how …
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. …
The Municipality of Vevchani continues to successfully advance the implementation of the Management Plan for the Vevchani Springs Monument of Nature …
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 …
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 …
The PONT board members had a memorable experience visiting the Shar Mountain National Park in North Macedonia. The visit started with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
For thousands of years humans have domesticated animals, first the dog, then later – sheep, cows, goats, pigs, horses, amongst others—raising …
The health of any protected area is inherently linked to its management. Effective governance is not just a responsibility; it is …
The Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT), aside from being an internationally recognised framework designed to evaluate the effectiveness of management in …
The identity of communities in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park and Shebenik National Park have been shaped significantly by nature and the …
In environmental conservation, effectively managing protected areas is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices. One innovative approach gaining traction …
Pelister National Park, in accordance with Nature Protection Law, has developed a new Management Plan for Pelister National Park for the …
Now in its fifth year, the collaboration between Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust and National Agency Protected Areas has blossomed into a …
National Park Management Plans are key planning and strategic documents that provide the basis for effective park management. Taking into account …
2024 and the start of the new operational year has brought five 3-year grants of 1.8 million EUR from PONT to …
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 …
We are pleased to announce that the National Agency for Protected Areas (NAPA) and the (RAPA) Kukes, RAPA Shkoder, and RAPA …