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Supporting Local Communities with Eco-Friendly Activities in Shala Valley
Several activities are now happening in the beautiful Shala Valley, where 9 local grantees are working to improve their incomes by carrying out conservation and environmentally friendly actions.
Read MoreCNVP North Macedonia Signs Grant Agreements with Four Public Schools
CNVP North Macedonia has signed grant agreements with four public schools whose projects will be implemented within the project area covering the region of Shar Mountain National Park and Mavrovo National Park (North Macedonia), specifically in the municipalities of Tearce, Jegunovce, Tetovo, Bogovinje, Vrapčište, Gostivar, and Mavrovo-Rostuša. The focus is on the sustainable use of natural resources for cross-border socio-economic development of these protected areas.
Read MoreA New Hiking Trail to Boost Nature Tourism and Community Development in Melan
The Natural Resources Management Association “Qendra Melan” has launched an important initiative aiming to open a new hiking trail starting from Zagrad village to the stunning Çerjan Highlands in Dibër.
Read MoreForum on Good Governance and Inter-Institutional Cooperation in Protected Areas
On June 18, 2025, the forum titled “Good Governance and Inter-Institutional Cooperation in Protected Areas of North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo” was held in Tetovo. The event was organized by CNVP North Macedonia as part of the project “Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Korab-Koritnik, Shar, and the Albanian Alps,” financially supported by PONT (Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust).
Read More200 Walnut Trees Planted in Peçaj, Shalë as Part of IFM Project Activities
As part of the activities supported by the Integrated Forest Management (IFM) project, local sub-grantee Vladimir Vladaj has successfully completed the planting of 200 walnut trees in the area of Peçaj, Shalë, Shkodër.
Read MoreTraining Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Practical Skills in Medicinal Herb Business
CNVP Office in Montenegro held recently a training session on entrepreneurship and starting small businesses brought valuable lessons to local participants, under the IFM project’s Gender Action Plan.
Read MoreFreskia and CNVP Join Forces to Improve Chestnut Market
A new partnership agreement was signed between CNVP and family business Freskia from Gjakova to upgrade the existing chestnut collection point.
Read MoreCNVP Albania Hosts Regional Conference on Biodiversity and Local Development
CNVP Albania held the regional conference in Kukës on 9–10 June 2025 of the project “Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Shara, Korab-Koritnik, and the Albanian Alps” funded by Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT).
Read MoreCNVP Kosovo and SUNREED at ELMIA Wood 2025
From June 5–7, our CNVP team joined the incredible ELMIA Wood Fair—one of the world’s biggest forestry events—celebrating its 50th edition deep in the Swedish forests of Bratteborg!
Read MoreCNVP Enhances Kosovo–Sweden Collaboration Through SUNREED Project Study Visit
As part of the ongoing SUNREED project, CNVP is developing a study visit to Sweden from 3 to 7 June 2025 to strengthen international cooperation and share expertise in sustainable natural resource management, including forest management and renewable
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