Management and administration

Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust – A Key Partner in the Sustainable Management of the Vevchani Springs Monument of Nature

14 May 2026

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The Municipality of Vevchani continues to successfully advance the implementation of the Management Plan for the Vevchani Springs Monument of Nature …

Sub-Granting as a Model for Conservation and Local Development in Albania and North Macedonia

19 March 2026

Posted by PONT

From 2022 to 2025, the project “Sustainable Use of Natural Resources for Transboundary Socio-Economic Development”, funded by the Prespa Ohrid Nature …

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS

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2025 at a Glance – Shar Mountain National Park

10 February 2026

Posted by PONT

Despite institutional instability and financial pressure, 2025 marked a year of measurable conservation progress and strengthened local engagement in the Shar …

NAPA and PONT: Tracking Progress and Charting the Path Forward

13 August 2025

Posted by PONT

Albania is working hard to improve the management of its protected areas and achieve the objectives outlined in their Management Plans. …

Strengthening Borders for Nature: Resen Hosts Prespa’s Protected Area Authorities

7 August 2025

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On the 29th May 2025, the Municipality of Resen hosted a cross-border coordination meeting bringing together management authorities of all protected …

Biodiversity and the community belong to each other

3 December 2024

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The identity of communities in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park and Shebenik National Park have been shaped significantly by nature and the …

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS

Enhancing Protected Area Management: The Power of METT in Shar National Park

22 October 2024

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In environmental conservation, effectively managing protected areas is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices. One innovative approach gaining traction …

PONT & NAPA – an effective and strong partnership

24 June 2024

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Now in its fifth year, the collaboration between Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust and National Agency Protected Areas has blossomed into a …

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Owning your National Park Management Plan

29 April 2024

Posted by PONT

National Park Management Plans are key planning and strategic documents that provide the basis for effective park management. Taking into account …

Five new 3-year grants awarded to the Regional Administrations of Protected Areas in Albania

17 January 2024

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2024 and the start of the new operational year has brought five 3-year grants of 1.8 million EUR from PONT to …

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KfW mission in Shar Mountain & Albanian Alps National Parks!

18 July 2023

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A KfW mission comprising Dr. Matthias Grüninger (Principal Portfolio Manager) and Dr. Gerhard Dieterle (Senior Natural Resources Specialist) undertook an implementation …

“Improving livelihoods through biodiversity conservation in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park”

12 July 2023

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Promoting, protecting, and conserving biodiversity in the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park, directly impacts and improves the livelihoods of local communities, as the …