Open call for hiring Project Assistant in CNVP North Macedonia

The CNVP office in North Macedonia is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of Project Assistant for project implementation.

CNVP North Macedonia monitors and supports grantees in the Polog region

The CNVP project team continued monitoring the grantees in the Polog region. It held productive meetings with the Beekeepers Association ‘’Polog Med’’+ and the local NGO "Tradita," both grant recipients under the project "Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Shar, Korab-Koritnik, and the Albanian Alps" financially supported by PONT.

Restoring Forests Ecosystems: Chestnut Seedlings Revitalize Degraded Land in Pukë

A major reforestation effort is underway in Korthpulë, Pukë, where three hectares of degraded land have been planted with 2,000 chestnut seedlings this winter.

Implmented by the Qerret Forest and Pasture User Association (FPUA) under the supervision of Puka Municipality, the initiative aims to restore vital forest ecosystems while delivering long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.

CNVP Albania Organized Training on Integrated Forest Management in the Drin River Basin

CNVP Albania, in collaboration with the National Forestry Agency and the Faculty of Forestry Sciences, conducted a three-day training for specialists and officials in the forest management sector from various municipalities in Albania.

The training was attended by representatives from Malësi e Madhe, Shkodër, Vau i Dejës, Pukë, Fushë Arrëz, Kukës, Has, Tropojë, Dibër, and Bulqizë—municipalities that are part of the Drin River Basin.

CNVP North Macedonia signs agreements with 6 sub-grantees

On February 19th in Tetovo, an event was held where 6 local civil society organizations based in the Mavrovo and Shar mountain regions, signed agreements with the CNVP North Macedonia for the implementation of projects focused on nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, with a focus on non-timber forest products and nature-based tourism. The grants were awarded under the fourth open call, part of the project

CNVP North Macedonia held 4 monitoring meetings with subgrantees in the ecological corridors

On February 11 and 12, the CNVP North Macedonia project team held working meetings with four local organizations, subgrantees of CNVP and PONT, that are implementing projects in the ecological corridors. These organizations are Rural Coalition from Kičevo, LDA Struga, KAB Struga, and Radika—DE from Debar.

Forest conservation for employment and eco-friendly energy use in Puka, Albania

In Puka’s mountainous landscapes, a transformative initiative is taking shape, one that balances forest conservation, employment generation, and eco-friendly energy use.

This approach not only promotes sustainable forestry and biodiversity protection but also ensures that local communities directly benefit from these efforts through economic opportunities and environmental improvements.

CNVP Albania Marks Forestry Milestones with Key Partners

CNVP Albania joined this week celebrations for two significant milestones in Albania’s forestry sector: the 65th anniversary of the Forest Faculty and the 102nd anniversary of the Forest Service.

The event brought together institutions, experts, and stakeholders, including Forest Faculty of UB, National Forestry Agency, and the Association of Forest Specialists,, in a collective reflection on achievements and challenges within the sector.

"Rural Women of Prespa" Receive Equipment to Promote Traditional Cuisine

As part of the project "Rural Women for Sustainable Development of Prespa," financially supported by CNVP North Macedonia and Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust - PONT, a meeting was held on January 24 to distribute cooking equipment and small kitchen appliances to the members of the association "Rural Women of Prespa."

CNVP Albania Hosts Info Session on Grant Opportunities for Ecological Corridors

CNVP Albania organised on 22nd of January an info-session to introduce its latest call for project proposals, part of a small grants program supporting ecological corridors in Albania.

The event brought together representatives from local NGOs operating in the municipality of Klos, offering them detailed guidance on how to apply, including criteria, procedures, and required documentation.