North Macedonia: Nature Conservation Programme

Proyecto terminado

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.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Macedonia del Norte
Cambio climático y medio ambiente
Biodiversidad
01.01.2017 - 30.06.2021
CHF  4’320’000

 

© SDC

Contexto 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.
Objetivos

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

Grupos destinarios
  • 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
Efectos a medio plazo
  • 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.
Resultados

Resultados de las fases anteriores:  

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.


Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
Crédito Cooperación con Europa del Este
Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
ONG internacional o extranjera
Sector privado
Organización suiza sin fines de lucro
  • HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
  • Sector privado extranjero Sur/Este


Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores

EU project on Natura 2000

UNEP/GEF on mainstreaming biodiversity

EU project on protected areas implemented by UNDP

Regional Development Programme - GiZ

Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF    4’320’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF    3’683’451
Fases del proyecto Fase 3 01.02.2021 - 30.06.2024   (Fase en curso)

Fase 2 01.01.2017 - 30.06.2021   (Completed)

Fase 1 01.11.2010 - 31.12.2016   (Completed)