21 May 2026
Organized by CNVP (Connecting Natural Values and People), as the main implementing organization of the project, in cooperation with the Directorate for the Administration of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, as the main project beneficiary, a workshop entitled “Interpretation and Implementation of Rules and Guidelines in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park” was held today in Istog.
In his opening remarks, the Director of the Directorate of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, Fatmir Morina, expressed his gratitude for the support received by the Directorate in implementing the project, which aims to preserve the ecosystem while promoting socio-economic development in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, by strengthening the capacities of the Park Directorate staff and enhancing cooperation with key stakeholders.
Xhevat Lushi from CNVP spoke about the importance of the project, its objectives, and the planned activities aimed at strengthening the implementation of rules and guidelines in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park.
As part of the workshop, Park officials and the expert engaged in the project presented concrete project proposals for future implementation, including the development of sustainable tourism, biodiversity inventorying in the Park, implementation of awareness-raising campaigns, and assessment of challenges and progress in implementing the Park’s management plan.
During the discussions, participants representing various stakeholders, including municipalities, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and other parties, also discussed topics related to the sustainable management of the Park, including the traditional use of pastures, fire prevention, water resource management, addressing the issue of illegal construction, the sustainable use of medicinal and aromatic plants, cross-border cooperation, as well as other activities related to promoting the Park.
This workshop was organized within the framework of the project “Shaping the Future of the Bjeshkët e Nemuna Region”, supported by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU). Other partners involved in the implementation of the project include NACOON GmbH and the Alfred Toepfer Academy for Nature Conservation.