Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Landscape of rolling hills, blue water beyond. — Llogara National Park and the Ionian Sea.

© Borut Rubinič

From Mountains to the Sea in Albania

Grantee Name: Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Albania
Amount: $171,273
Dates: Jan 2019 – Jan 2022
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Marine, Private sector, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, Tourism, Youth

Work closely with the authorities in charge of national parks management to ensure participation of all local stakeholders and their engagement for protected areas. This include municipalities, tourism operators, academics, and the youth and general public.

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