The Wild Rose in Albania: a natural resource with economic and environmental value

The wild rose (Rosa Canina) is a plant that grows naturally in the mountain and forest areas of Albania.

This shrub, with its white or pink flowers and bright red fruits known as rose hips, has been part of traditional medicine and local food culture for generations.

Rural Women from Prespa Trained in Digital Skills

The use of digital tools to promote the work of rural women from Prespa is a key step in attracting tourists and fostering the sustainable development of the Prespa region in North Macedonia.

Gentiana Lutea in Shishtavec: medicinal value, risks and how CNVP is helping

Gentiana Lutea, known as the yellow gentian, is a mountain plant with strong yellow flowers and a bitter root.

CNVP Albania supported a practical conservation effort in Shishtavec by helping plant 2,000 square meters of Gentiana Lutea.

Made in Kamenica, Sold Across Kosovo – Bio Alta’s Growth

The Wild Blueberry of Albania – A Natural Treasure for Health and Heritage

High in the mountains of northern Albania, especially in the lush forests and meadows of Tropoja, a small but powerful fruit thrives, the wild blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus).

Success Story: How the LED Project Helped GBE Herbs Grow Local, Think Global

In Albania’s herbal trade sector, GBE Herbs stands out not just for its quality products, but for the way it has grown through sustainable partnerships and local empowerment.

Farming Day in Istog

We're out in the field at Agroproduct shpk where innovation meets cultivation, organized by our partners Organika Association and Agroproduct.

Turning Forest Waste Into Clean Energy

Last week, we officially signed a new partnership agreement with Liori Pelet, a small family-run business based in Shtime that’s doing amazing work turning wood waste into clean, affordable heating pellets.

Empowering Forestry Trainers

Last week, CNVP Kosovo organized a two-day professional training as part of the Integrated Forest Management (IFM) along the Transboundary Drin River Basin project, funded by the ADC (Austrian Development Cooperation) and ICEP, with support from Lenz

Promoting Sustainable Biomass Development in Kosovo

As part of our efforts to advance renewable energy and sustainable forest use, CNVP Kosovo hosted a workshop in Deçan under the theme Promotion and Development of the Wood Biomass Sector.