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Strengthening Education and Tra ining Ca pacity on Natural Resource Conservation in Ohrid – Prespa Basins ( Build TRACA ) Final Conference Pogradec , 14 October 2013.

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  1. Strengthening Education and Training Capacity on Natural Resource Conservation in Ohrid – PrespaBasins(BuildTRACA)Final ConferencePogradec, 14 October 2013

  2. The overall objective: to improve professional performance in the environmental education contributing to a sustainable development of the cross border Ohrid-Prespa Basin “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  3. Specific objectives: • Improve environmental education capacity by raising competence levels on both sides of the border; • Encourage knowledge transfer by establishing networks among the local government authorities, academics, training institutions and NGO’s, and • Promote joint activities for environmental education and sustainable development. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  4. Studies and surveys developed under the project: • Analysis of Regional Policies and Level of Cooperation • SWOT Analysis • Identification of Best Practices • Environmental Baseline Surveys: • Flora and Habitats • Fishes and Fisheries; • Fauna in the Protected Areas • Sources of Environmental Stress • Socio-economic Assessment “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  5. Setting up Environmental Education Network Centers in Pogradec and Struga (PEEN & SEEN) • Focal Point for Training on Environmental Issues • Facilitating Environmental Education and Training • Offering Training, Knowledge Transfer & Joint Activities • Struga: • Office at Green Center “Krste Jon” • Pogradec: • Water Quality Environmental Lab • Private Office • Bilateral Secretariat Office (more sustainability) “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  6. IPA Cross Border Program between Republic of Albania and Republic of Macedonia Programi IPA përbashkepuniminndërkufitarRepublika e Shqipërisë-Republika e Maqedonisë PEEN - Pogradec Environmental Education Network QEMP - QëndrapërEdukiminMjedisor, Pogradec A project implemented by: Project founded by the European Union

  7. All partners meeting in PEEN center New office in city center in Pogradec January 2013

  8. Strengthening Human Capacities on Environmental Management through mobility: • Identification of Best Practices (Macedonian partners) • About 50 persons to visit the Macedonian Protected Areas (Struga, Ohrid and Galicica Park) – 15-16 April 2013 • implementation of integrated sustainable development plans, • level of participation of businesses in environmental education, • financial contribution of the hoteliers businesses, • involvement of public authorities in environmental protection, • level of action of local NGOs in environmental management, etc. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  9. Best Practices: Strengthening Human Capacities through mobility – April 2013

  10. Training of Trainers – March-April Pogradec & Struga: • Development of Training Course in “Sustainable Development and Environmental Education” • Four-course modules training (4 international experts): • Environmental Management • Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Territory Planning, • Tourism Businesses • Issue-based Courses for Environmental Educators “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  11. Training of Trainers Pogradec & Struga

  12. Eco camps in Pogradec and Struga Environment, learning, fun “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  13. Eco camps in Pogradec and Struga • Environmental awareness • Learning about protected areas • Wastewater Treatment Plant • Water Quality Monitoring Lab • Learning about eco-projects • Drawing lessons & competition • Cleaning the environment • Swimming and other games • Fun quiz, etc. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  14. Eco camps in Pogradec and Struga Environment, learning, fun “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  15. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  16. Regional workshops: Rrajce (13 May 2013), Tushemisht (14 May 2013), Stebleve (15 May 2013) “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  17. How did we do on the following? • Improve environmental education capacity by raising competence levels on both sides of the border; • Encourage knowledge transfer by establishing networks among the local government authorities, academics, training institutions and NGO’s, and • Promote joint activities for environmental education and sustainable development. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  18. Activities in a nutshell: • Studies and Surveys • Consolidated database • SEEN & PEEN • Eco-camps with kids (two in both countries in two years) • Four daily modules for Training of Trainers with four international experts • Three Regional Workshops • Human Mobility: Sharing Best Practices • Publication of the whole package. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  19. Concluding remarks: How did we do? • More than 150 professionals trained, fostered contacts and exchanged views on both sides of the border; • More than 100 kids trained together in joint eco-camps; • Consolidated review of Environmental Baseline; • Environmental studies and reports easily accessible – large database available to the public either in a disc or on website • Promoted synergies and encouraged knowledge transfer by establishing networks among the local government authorities, academics, training institutions and NGO’s, and • Eco-camps and human mobility programs further promoted joint activities for environmental education and sustainable development. “Strengthening education and training capacity on natural resource conservation in Ohrid – Prespa basins” Project funded by the European Union

  20. Thank you for your attention!

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