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First Green Infrastructure Training Held in Skopje

Proper planning of space and land use is essential for the maintenance and development of Green Infrastructure (GI) and all its benefits. In order to promote the concept of GI and to see how it is incorporated and implemented in our national and in EU legislation, we held the first training for GI with key stakeholders connected to spatial planning and nature protection. The participants in this training were representatives from the Ministry of Environment – Department of Spatial Planning and…

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The Experiential Learning Network met in Mavrovo to Define Methods and Strategy

In the period from October 31 to November 2, 2022, we held the first three-day workshop in Mavrovo with the team representing the Network for experiential learning and implementation of the first annual environmental and climate change education program. This network will work on developing new educational methods and materials that will in an experiential way bring the environment and climate change closer to children. At the same time, the network will define the ways in which it will…

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A round table with international organizations and donors was held at Popova Shapka

30.09.2022 – Over 30 representatives from the non-governmental sector, international organizations and donors met on September 28 at Popova Shapka to discuss the potential for cooperation in the Shara-Korab-Koritnik region. The purpose of the round table was to exchange information on current projects in the region and to initiate synergies in order to improve regional sustainable development in this mountainous region. “MES through its research and projects has been present in this region for…

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Natural Beauty of the Shara-Korab-Koritnik region - regional fair held at Popova Shapka

29.09.2022 - In September, the representatives of 14 model projects from Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia supported by the project "Sustainable future for the Shara-Korab-Koritnik region" presented their work at the regional fair that we organized in Popova Shapka in cooperation with the foundation Euronatur from Germany as well as the project partners PPNEA from Albania and CNVP from Kosovo. The aim of the fair was to present regional highlights: the nature of the protected areas,…

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Newsletter (September, 2022) - An Era Ends, A New One is About to Begin

The Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme Newsletter is a publication which promotes the most important news and achievements of all partners involved in the Programme. This issue covers news surrounding the implementation of the Programme; advances made in researching wild animals in Kosovo; the contribution that hunters make to the Programme; personal stories from our colleagues as well as the most important events and national changes to nature conservation. The Newsletter is available in three…

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Young People Deserve Good Environmental Education - Educational Resources for Future Environmental Leaders

The SHAPE project "Local Action for Better Environmental Policies" enabled us to reach out to young people and help them become future leaders in environmental protection. The educational and promotional materials we made in cooperation with the Institute for Communication Studies, with the financial support of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), serve to raise public awareness of the need for environmental activism, with a special focus on youth. As part of the…

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Open Call for Spatial Planning Expert

Photo: Sillerkiil The Macedonian Ecological Society, as a part of the project “Enhancing the Connectivity of the Balkan Green Belt” is launching a Call for engagement of a Spatial Planning expert to be involved in the process of development of a new Law on Spatial Planning of the Republic of North Macedonia. The main objective of this engagement is to provide expert support during the process of development of a new Law, in particular, the requirements for incorporating the green…

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Wildlife Crime Academy: Advanced Course equips participants to improve forensic and police investigation on poisoning incidents in the Balkans and beyond

In today’s conservation work, combating wildlife crime is essential to effectively protect and preserve certain species. The sad reality is that people behind serious wildlife crimes like poisoning and poaching usually go unpunished. And impunity facilitates these illegal activities to continue, exploiting and killing wildlife in the meantime. The Wildlife Crime Academy (WCA) , organised by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) and the Junta de Andalucía , aims to change that. The Advanced…

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It’s All in the Genes: Saving the Balkan Lynx

A joint multidisciplinary effort by scientists from Europe recently produced a scientific paper on the Balkan ( Lynx lynx balcanicus Bureš, 1941) and the Caucasian ( Lynx lynx dinniki , Satunin, 1915) lynx, which gives fresh perspective of the genetic status of the Balkan’s critically endangered cat and provides a direction for future conservation measures. According to the paper, Asian and European lynx populations started to diverge around 100 thousand years ago, after which followed a…

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Shar Mountain finally declared a National Park after 27 years!

MES and Friends of Shara greet the passing of the Law on the Proclamation of Shar Mountain as National Park The Macedonian Ecological Society and the Friends of Shara Platform greet the passing of the Law on the Proclamation of Shar Mountain as National Park at Assembly’s 43 rd session on 30 June 2021, with 66 votes in favour. @JovanBozinoski As supporters of this long-term process, we would like to express our great satisfaction and give recognition to all stakeholders involved in the…

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The Road to Establishing a National Park on Shar Mountain

Events and projects that the Macedonian Ecological Society and the platform “Friends of Shar” implemented in order to aid the proclamation of Shar Mountain National Park 2011-2021 @LjuboStefanov 2011 – 2013 Project „Promotion of Shar Mountain’s natural resources through education on environment and stakeholder involvement”, Macedonian Ecological Society 2013 Trilateral meeting on the future cross-border protected area Shar Mountain – Korab – Deshat with support from UNEP in cooperation with the…

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Wildlife Crime Academy

In Andalusia, Spain, they even use helicopters to investigate suspicious bird mortality . An action that might seem unreal for other countries, but it’s actually just a tool and not the most important aspect in solving wildlife crime. What really matters in criminal investigations are the human resources, capacities and real engagement from the competent authorities. Spain is leading the way when it comes to fighting wildlife crime. In the Balkans, it’s a different story, but there is hope.…

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