North Macedonia: Nature Conservation Programme

Projet terminé

Switzerland will assist North Macedonia in sustainable management of natural resources through practical application of conservation measures such as regional protected areas and integrated forest management in the Bregalnica region. Further framework conditions will be improved and support is provided in implementing national legislation and the Strategy on Nature. By promoting ecologically and sustainably produced products and services, economic benefit for the local population will be generated.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Macédoine du Nord
Changement climatique & environnement
Biodiversité
01.01.2017 - 30.06.2021
CHF  4’320’000

 

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Contexte North Macedonia’s natural resources provide a high potential for sustainable development. The country adopted the SDGs, and meeting the EU Environmental Acquis is a designated aim of the government. Unfortunately, the lack of resources (financial, human, technical) at all level slows down implementation of laws and strategies, hampering effective nature conservation. The Bregalnica region possesses an extraordinary biodiversity richness which shall be conserved and protected, ensuring at the same time economic benefits for the local population.
Objectifs

Bregalnica region safeguards its natural values and promotes socio-economic development that is sustainable and inclusive.

Groupes cibles
  • Centre for Development of the East Planning (Bregalnica) Region
  • 15 municipalities in the Bregalnica Region
  • Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy
  • Faculty of Forestry in Skopje
  • Population (approx. 200’000) in the Bregalnica Region
Effets à moyen terme
  • Institutions at all levels efficiently implement national legislation for nature conservation and integrated management of natural resources.
  • A management body for the Bregalnica protected area(s) applies, jointly with local, regional and national institutions and the population, integrative approaches for nature conservation.
  • Citizens of the Bregalnica region have increased income and quality of life through promotion and selling of ecologically and sustainably produced products and services in a socially inclusive way.
Résultats

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

Framework conditions for nature conservation have been improved through preparation of legally binding strategies and documents needed for implementation of the Law on Nature, and for mainstreaming nature conservation in forestry. Related small projects (e.g. hiking and biking trails, nature-adventure park etc.), are already being replicated/upscaled by private or public entities without support from the project.

The Center for Development of the East Planning Region (CDEPR) became well-accepted by the Government and other key stakeholders and is a real driver of change in the region.


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
ONG internationale ou étrangère
Secteur privé
Organisation suisse à but non lucratif
  • HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
  • Sectreur privé étranger Sud/Est


Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs

EU project on Natura 2000

UNEP/GEF on mainstreaming biodiversity

EU project on protected areas implemented by UNDP

Regional Development Programme - GiZ

Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    4’320’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    3’683’451
Phases du projet Phase 3 01.02.2021 - 30.06.2024   (Phase en cours)

Phase 2 01.01.2017 - 30.06.2021   (Completed)

Phase 1 01.11.2010 - 31.12.2016   (Completed)