EU for Nature - AL2021AAP

About this project

Nature protection has been identified as one of the key environmental priorities by the Albanian Government for financing under IPA III. This Action is designed to contribute to the effective management of the protected areas as well as to the establishment of new protected areas as part of the preparation for the Natura 2000 network. The overall objective of the Action is to protect and conserve at least 25 per cent of the Albanian territory (at land and at sea), by 2030 - through establishing and implementing an effective system of protected areas, ecosystems connectivity and other effective area-based conservation measures. The focus is on areas particularly important for biodiversity. The institutional setup and appropriate capacities of the relevant institutions such as the National Agency for Protection Areas and its Regional Administrations (NAPA/RAPA) are key for preserving important habitats and species. Capacities must also include proper resources for inspection and enforcement.  The Action shall support the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTE) in developing national legislation in compliance with EU nature acquis. Also, the duties and responsibilities among the relevant authorities will be defined at the national level for the implementation of nature legislation and for the Birds and Habitats Directives (BHD). The Action shall strengthen the capacities of the relevant institutions to manage protected areas and to establish an effective perfor…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

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

Countries

Albania

Sectors

Forestry policy and administrative managementBiodiversity

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesBiodiversity · 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-61170.

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