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Skadar Lake.
© Borut Rubinič

SOS Skadar Lake - Keeping the Montenegrin Wilderness Wild

Grantee Name: Center for Protection and Research of Birds of Montenegro

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Albania, Montenegro
Amount
$175,444
Dates
Sep 2019 – Feb 2024
Keywords
Freshwater, Hydropower, Land use planning, Protected Areas, Ramsar site, Water management

Increase the knowledge base on the biodiversity of the Montenegrin part of the transboundary Lake Skadar - expanding in particular to amphibian and fish species. Model the impacts of future developments on the lake (in particular hydropower plants and tourism infrastructure) to support decision making on land use and natural resources management. Discuss and share findings with Albanian stakeholders.

Strategic Direction :

2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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