Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

View over lake Prespa from Pellister National Park, North Macedonia

© Pierre Carret

Friends of National Park Galicica, North Macedonia

Grantee Name: Association for Active Tourism Explorer

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: North Macedonia
Amount: $11,827
Dates: Oct 2021 – Sep 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Networks, Protected Areas, Tourism

Foster cooperation and growth among providers and activity organizers in the National Park Galicica (NPG). This project aims to build the capacity of twenty tourist guides on environmentally-friendly knowledge and practices. Provide a series of trainings and workshops for park management and rangers, in cooperation with local communities and other stakeholders. Involve volunteers in promoting “No Trace” behavior with an emphasis on leaving no waste.

Strategic Direction : 5 Strengthen the regional conservation community through the sharing of best practices and knowledge among grantees across the region

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