Reducing Environmental Impacts of agriculture in the Prespa region (Project in support of Integrated Ecosystem Management in the Prespa Lakes Basin of Albania, FYR Macedonia and Greece)
Protection of Prespa Region
| Geographical focus: |
Europe & CIS, Albania, Macedonia, Western Balkans |
| Project ID: |
41217 |
| Award ID: |
37635 |
| Duration: |
2004 to 2006 |
| Status: |
completed |
| Lead organization: |
UNDP Albania |
Funding:
Budget: $220,000.00
Objectives;
Situation Analysis;
Strategy;
(Expected) Results / Outcome;
Major activities |
The unique Prespa Park region – situated in the Balkan Peninsula and encompassing parts of FYR Macedonia, Albania and Greece – is under threat from unsustainable human exploitation of natural resources and inappropriate land-use practices. Part of the soil and water has become contaminated, some forest-cover was lost and land eroded. These problems have been exacerbated by a prolonged drought and tectonic activity which have contributed to a significant decrease in the Prespa Lake water-level.
The project aims to increase the institutional capacities of national, regional and local authorities to effectively manage the conservation of the trans-boundary Prespa Park. It promotes an integrated ecosystem management of the Trans-boundary Prespa Park and ensures that ecological, economic and social benefits from the sustainable use of natural resources are fully utilized. |
| Short description |
To reduce agricultural run-off and pollution of the Lake while at the same time helping to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the area. |
| Local and Implementing Partners |
Municipality of Resen ;Local government, agriculture extension agency, agricultural associations |
| Focal point |
Anita Kodzoman, Peter Svedberg (UNDP)
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| Lessons Learned, Links and Additional Resources |
http://www.undp.org.mk/Default.asp?where=projects&project=67 |
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