IPA 128287:

Environment

Supported projects •  CONSERVATION

•  226605: Partnership actions for biodiversity protection in Western Balkan

•  226298: Wings across the Balkans •  226312: European Partnership for Local Green Agendas •  226307: Areas of natural value •  226317: Building capacity on EU nature conservation policies •  227368: Enforcement of the Aarhus convention in the Adriatic

region countries •  WASTE MANAGEMENT:

•  227089: Balkan E-waste Management Advocacy Network •  227131: Capacity Building for Banning and Phasing out

Asbestos is West Balkan Countries - KAPAZ

Project 226605: PARTNERSHIP

ACTIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION IN WESTERN

BALKAN

Outputs and results •  Networking – total of 92 environmental NGOs networked in SER &

MNE - “Network is the most significant change that happened to me in last 730 days (during this project)! Working with others on different project activities made me understand the importance of being networked and made me become motivated to do the things for network functioning”.

•  Capacity building on networking, policy, advocacy and communication & sharing experience from/in the region (CRO, BiH, AL) & EU (P2P)

•  Raised awareness of importance of innovative EU Env. Policies: 15 local actions, 6 newsletters and Natura2000 blog with more then 200 posts, read by 5.000 people in 35 countries – STILL ALIVE!! http://ngonatura2000.blogspot.com/

Outputs and results www.mis.org.rs/vss/pages/sr/ekoloski-programi/biodiverzitet/partnerske-akcije-za-zastitu-biodivrziteta/aktivnosti-na-projektu-partnerske-akcije-za-zastitu-biodiverziteta.php www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQFGpxDKRIM&feature=player_embedded croatia.panda.org/dinarski_luk/partnerske_akcije_za_zatitu_biodiverziteta_na_zapadnom_balkanu/

What’s next ?

•  Both NGO networks keep working on implementing strategies and action plans; Strengthening actions in local communities; Sustaining cooperation with Governmental institutions

•  Constant fundraising for identified needs in the field of EU environmental (and related) acquis in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia

•  Development of joint project(s) on transboundary and regional level to safeguard biodiversity and secure development of the region – i.e. “Promotion of socio-economic benefits from Natura 2000”

•  Lobbying for better understanding and stronger support to environmental NGOs within Civil Society FacilityJ

•  Communication and cooperation with EC and EU Delegations (on progress reports, on nature protection specific issues – quality of SEA/EIA, hydropower)

Project 226298: WINGS ACROSS

THE BALKANS

Outputs and results - capacities

•  increased capacities of seven grass-root CSOs in the western Balkans

•  increased working staff (each organisation) •  developed strategical and organisational planning

(financial, conservation, volunteers and members) •  active network beyond the scope of the project •  → three trainings

Outputs and results - conservation

•  designation process of protected areas (PAs) •  conservation status of seven pilot areas improved

(protected areas, IBAs, SPAs) •  field data collected & threats identified •  conservation action plans developed and

communicated •  number of current IBAs extended and update

(96-189 IBAs)

Outputs and results - advocacy

•  meetings with relevant authorities intensified •  meetings and round tables with stakeholders held •  gap analysis: national law vs. European Directive •  numerous complaint letters submitted (bad hunting practices, poor EIAs, law inconsistencies) •  increased collaboration with relevant authorities •  target CSOs increased their visibility •  plenty of awareness raising materials disseminated •  emerging policy issues identified

What’s next ? •  established network “ornis balcanica” as

baseline for future project collaboration and share of experience

•  regular meetings (October 2012, Macedonia) •  several project proposals (regional,

multilateral, bilateral) developed and submitted

•  development of experts for policy sectors (agriculture, energy,..)

Project 226312: EUROPEAN

PARTNERSHIP FOR LOCAL GREEN AGENDAS

General info •  Project leader: Milieukontakt International,

Amsterdam

•  Partners: KOCKA, Macedonia

•  EDEN Center, Albania

•  OZON, Montenegro

•  Project Title: “European Partnership for Local Green Agendas”

Final beneficiaries

•  Local citizens in the targeted municipalities

•  Environmental civil society networks in Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro

•  Local governments (one in Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro)

Outputs and results •  Regional group of trainers established and trained on

development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Green Agenda strategies.

•  A Green Agenda focal point appointed in each municipality. •  3 priorities from 3 Green Agenda strategies implemented •  Network of watchdog CSOs monitoring the implementation of

the Green Agenda established in the implementing municipalities.

•  Wider Western Balkans watchdog CSO network initiated •  Participating municipalities are more transparent in activities

impacting local environment. •  LGs take into account environmental principles in local

policies. •  An experience sharing tool developed •  A best practices toolkit prepared

What’s next ? •  Increased capacity of the regional network •  At least 80 environmental CSOs joining the

network •  Network members participate in development

and implementation of national policies and strategies

•  The regional network will be able to influence regional policies

Project 226307: AREAS OF

NATURAL VALUE

Outputs and results (1)

Tools developed 1.  Monument of Nature Vrelo Bosne - the model for calculation of compensation fee for

landowners in nucleus of Monument of Nature Vrelo Bosne. 2.  Upper Course of River Dretulja - extraction of aider tree and other woody hydrophilic

species and their use as biomass for public heating system. 3.  Mountain Ljubišnja – set of tools focused on organization of local communities, local

product offer and sales organization, branding of local products, waste management, tourism development, infrastructure development, and individual projects.

Outputs and results (2) Capacity building trainings:

1.  Training for AONV managers, 2.  Training for environmental rangers 3.  Training for all stakeholders on raising the fund.

Outputs and results (3)

Outputs and results (4)

What’s next ? •  Establishment of AONV management

structure in Montenegro? •  Financial means for implementation of

tools developed? •  Continuity in involving local community in

development of touristic offer?

Project 226317: BUILDING

CAPACITY ON EU NATURE CONSERVATION POLICIES

•  Training guidelines for involving CSOs in the implementation of EU nature-related policies

•  Case studies showcasing three EU nature conservation policies

Outputs and results

Increased capacities of CSOs in FYROM, MNE and SER on the process of implementation of the EU environmental policies and strategies.

Training http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/europe/about/places/belgrade/news/?8592/EU-Nature-related-Policies-training Study tour http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/europe/about/places/belgrade/news/?8969/Pre-accession-action-crucial-for-nature

Outputs and results

Rural Development http://www.dem-en.blogspot.com/

2010/12/workshop-in-probistip-macedonia.html

NATURA2000 http://www.iucn.org/about/union/

secretariat/offices/europe/about/places/belgrade/news/?8936/EU-Conservation-directives-in-Serbia

Green Infrastructure http://www.mgreens.co.me/news.php?

a=s&vid=187

Best practices in conservation and sustainable development transferred from the EU to the region.

Outputs and results

Next steps

•  Implementation of Building capacity for conservation project

•  Connected for Nature - Regional partnerships across the Western Balkans and Iceland

Project 227368: ENFORCEMENT OF THE AARHUS CONVENTION IN THE ADRIATIC REGION

COUNTRIES

Training program for lawyers, judges and journalists - 26 trained legal and media professionals from the Region, increased awareness and further promotion of Aarhus Convention standards in the Adriatic Region. Seminars proceedings - a manual for practitioners and students, 150-page handbook gathering theoretical introduction, elaboration of legal institutes connected with the AC, a thorough overview of legislation and practice in the Region, and best practice examples from EU countries - the very first of this kind in the Region Manual for media - contributes to an overall better understanding of the AC of media representatives

Outputs and results

Final international Conference - more than 100 participants from 12 countries, patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia, of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction and the Ministry of Justice Information and communication platform http://aarhus.zelena-istra.hr/ - interactive web-platform for CSOs from the Region, potential for future common projects

Educational module of the Croatian Judicial Academy (Sept 2011, 69 judges attendees) the pilot module held by project seminars' participants, pioneering synergy between a CSO and the Judicial Academy First steps taken in B&H by the OSCE Aarhus Center for the replication of the Croatian scenario of institutionalizing education of judges and public prosecutors regarding the Aarhus Convention and environmental law in general. Project publication printed in a new edition - Manual for media in B&H

Project Follow-up

Articles on the project published by the educational module participants in periodicals of Associations of Lawyers in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Continuation of the cross-border cooperation with project partners on AC themes: participation at the seminar “Support to the Implementation of the Aarhus Convention in SEE Region” (MDP Initiatives and the OSCE), Sarajevo and Teslić Dec 2011. Follow-up project submitted by Green Istria in October 2011 - CIVIL DIALOGUE FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT - Enabling environmental civil society organisations to monitor and foster implementation of the Aarhus Convention in Croatia. Goals of the project are to build capacities of environmental CSO for the monitoring and implementation of the Aarhus Convention with the emphasis on access to justice, and to enhance cooperation between local and central governments, ECSOs and academic institutions in the implementation of the Aarhus Convention

Project 227089: BALKAN E-WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVOCACY

NETWORK

Balkan E-Waste Management Advocacy Network

www.bewman.eu

Outputs and results (1) •  CSOs have capacities to deal with and advocate

for proper e-waste management. •  Informed citizens about the dangerous aspects •  The media is aware of the e-waste topic, which

resulted in more interest and articles on e-waste. •  The businesses are informed where and how they

should discard their equipment, as a result of the public events and media coverage.

•  Cooperation with governments on e-waste legislations

Balkan E-Waste Management Advocacy Network

www.bewman.eu

Outputs and results (2)

•  Resources (booklet, guide, promotional materials, and website)

•  Videos for creative re-use and educational purpose

•  Detailed research and assessment of the current situation of management and quantities of e-waste. Baseline for future work. Infographic to visually present the results

Balkan E-Waste Management Advocacy Network

www.bewman.eu

What’s next ?

•  Network meeting in October to create strategy for future work. Support by TACSO

•  Stronger network •  Advocacy for implementation of e-waste

legislations •  Trainings of authorized persons in the position

“Waste Manager” for (e)waste management •  Support for e-waste management

Balkan E-Waste Management Advocacy Network

www.bewman.eu

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Balkan E-Waste Management Advocacy Network

www.bewman.eu

Project 227131: CAPACITY

BUILDING FOR BANNING AND PHASING OUT

ASBESTOS IS WEST BALKAN COUNTRIES - KAPAZ

Outputs and results (1) •  KAPAZ - Network for banning and phasing out

asbestos in WBC establise •  http://www.noforasbestos.net •  For the first time web portal and online software

tools (expert system) for managing asbestos in premises are published on some West Balkan languages (Macedonian, Serbian, and Bosnian).

•  For the first time in the participating West Balkan Countries public available educational materials were published (four illustrated educational brochures and a training guide based on EU best practices on local languages).

Outputs and results (2) •  For the first time it is prepared Study about

Current Situation with Asbestos in West Balkan Countries which analyses current legal situation with asbestos in West Balkan Countries and reveals necessary steps toward harmonization of national with EU legislative.

•  For the first time in participating West Balkan Countries action plans for dealing with asbestos issue on European way are prepared and forwarded to national authorities for further processing and implementation.

What’s next ?

•  Further development of KAPAZ Network. •  Futher lobying and pressure on authorities for

asbestos ban in WBC. •  Implementation of developed Action Plans. •  Monitoring implementation. •  Development of legal systems for compensation of

asbestos victims.

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