EU for Prespa-MK2021AAP

About this project

This Action will support the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans[1] in the transboundary Prespa lake area, focusing on the pillars of biodiversity, toxic-free environment and greening the agriculture and local business. The EU investments will preserve the natural capital and restore the damaged ecosystem of Macro Prespa Lake to good ecological status, in line with EU standards. The measures will fight pollution of water and soil, protect endangered species and encourage the sustainability of the local economic and agricultural practices. The action will put in operation systems for collection and treatment of waste waters and solid waste, and arm the local communities with knowledge and tools to contribute to the protection of environment. In parallel, EU funding is allocated to measures for conservation, restoration and management of the habitats in most endangered areas of the Prespa park. The action will equally focus on sustainable food and tourism. It is expected that the EU investments will reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and will promote affordable healthy food. Funding of sustainable tourist products will create a development opportunity with a low environment footprint. The action will actively promote the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency through all infrastructure-related measures. This will support North Macedonia in addressing the country¿s climate change objectives. The measures on composting and local reus…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations · Other public sector

Countries

North Macedonia

Sectors

Rural developmentBasic drinking water supply and basic sanitationWaste management/disposalEnvironmental policy and administrative managementDemocratic participation and civil society

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Jan 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_NEAR-2021-ACT-61148.

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