Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Protectee landscape sign in front of greenery and, beyond that, water. — Vjose Narte Protected Landscape.

© Borut Rubinič

Land of Eagles and Castles: Integrated Participatory Management for Albanian Coastal Biodiversity

Grantee Name: Qendra për Ruajtjen dhe Mbrojtjen e Mjedisit Natyror në Shqipëri

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Albania
Amount: $166,038
Dates: Feb 2019 – Mar 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Buffer zones, Livelihoods, Private sector, Protected Areas, Tourism, Employment

Building upon CEPF funded project "Land of eagles and castles" (2012-2016), PPNEA will strengthen their relationship with local communities and expand support to local small nature-friendly businesses around Narta Lagoon and Butrint National Park, with the objective of ensuring alternative livelihood for local communities while preserving the rich biodiversity of the two unique sites.

Strategic Direction : 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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Land of Eagles and Castles: Integrated Participatory Management for Albanian Coastal Biodiversity

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