Bio-diversity

This project aims at: a) building and developing capacities of environmental specialists and NGO members through a series of training courses, adaptable for different levels; b) exchanging experience among specialists and NGO members in different issues of protection and efficient use of biodiversity sources in Albania; c) offering opportunities for cooperation in the future, as well as for figuring out the areas where NGOs might be involved in protection of biodiversity. Results include: Three training courses (3 days) offering methodologies in inventory, planning, management and monitory of biodiversity level in Albania would be held at national and local level. This training courses will be held in the areas of Shkodra, Elbasani, and Gjirokastra where 20-25 environmental specialists from each relevant distric are expected to participate. A training model, applicable for a wider range of stakeholders would be provided. A practical guide with inventory forms would be designed and distributed. This project is also an application of actions recommended in the Country Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation. The training module would enable series of practical workshops in community level. NGOs and environmental specialists could later on develop concrete projects on inventory and monitoring the biodiversity in habitats or other delicate ecosystems.

Albania