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Skadar/Shkoder Lake Watershed – a Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Skadar/Shkoder Lake Watershed – a Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Grant beneficiaries

Total EU grant: 453,096.00 €
Total project value: 385,131.60 €
Project duration: 30 months

Expected results of the project:

  • Montenegro and Albania submit participatory developed TBR nomination form for LSW to UNESCO;
  • Stakeholders and local population participate and support nomination of the SLW as an UNESCO TBR;
  • Regional agency of protected areas in Shkoder and National Parks office in Podgorica equipped to increase frequency and scope of conservation and monitoring.

Target groups: ministries dealing with environment in Montenegro and Albania; UNESCO National commissions in Montenegro and Albania; National environment agencies in Montenegro and Albania; regional and local agencies dealing with environmental management in Montenegro and Albania; local governments; Universities, NGOs and Associations; local farmers, touristic service provider, fishermen; local organizations; media, youth, women and vulnerable groups.

Project area: Montenegro – Podgorica; Tuzi; Cetinje; Danilovgrad; Bar; Ulcinj; Albania – Shkoder and Malësia Madhe.

Impact of the project: To foster collaborative designation of Skadar/Shkoder Lake Watershed (SLW) as UNESCO Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (TBR).

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