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Lake circling around small mountain.
Skadar Lake.
© Borut Rubinič

Supporting the Long-Term Sustainable Management of Transboundary Lake Skadar

Grantee Name: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Albania, Montenegro
Amount
$287,508
Dates
Jul 2013 – Dec 2016
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Protected Areas, Water management

Enable the effective transboundary management of Lake Skadar, which is located between Albania and Montenegro, by improving the capacity and management practices of its protected areas. Diminish illegal activities by strengthening law enforcement and increasing the participation of local civil society organizations in monitoring and management. Raise awareness and increase transparency among key stakeholders on the importance of biodiversity conservation.

Strategic Direction :

3 Improve the conservation and protection status of 44 priority key biodiversity areas

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