As part of the project “Strengthening Local and Cross-Border Cooperation for Biodiversity Protection in the Prespa-Ohrid Region,” the “Une Gruaja” Association …
restored and maintained in the long-term
Understanding mountain settlements, requires more than just observing the houses or the current landscape. It is also essential to recognise how …
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, …
A few days ago, Adela, one of the girls from the AlbNatyra youth group, showed us her memory book. Between pages …
The year 2025 marked a turning point in conservation efforts in the Prespa region, as the initiatives of the Macedonian Ecological …
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 …
The third Scientific Prespa Lakes Symposium, entitled “Shared Waters, Shared Challenges: Building Climate Resilience in the Prespa Lakes through Science and …
On the 20th of January 2026, the town of Peshkopi, Albania, hosted the closing conference for the project “Protection and Sustainable …
The project “Local and Cross-Border Actors Work Together in the Environmental Protection of the Prespa–Ohrid Region”, led by Unë, Gruaja, has …
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, …
“The documentary film titled Harmony Between People and Nature – Monument of Nature Vevchani Springs (2025) explores the profound and inseparable …
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, …
For thousands of years humans have domesticated animals, first the dog, then later – sheep, cows, goats, pigs, horses, amongst others—raising …
Reflecting on another year as PONT grantees, we realise that our journey in Shebenik National Park has been both challenging and …
The Hellenic Ornithological Society/ Birdlife Greece and the Eco Museum Zagori have been implementing, since September 2023, different conservation, and awareness …