Thematic presentations from grantees under the Instrument of Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) call for proposals 128287as part of the “Partnership Actions” of the IPA 2008 programme of the Civil Society Facility dealing with safety & health at work; energy efficiency or the environment.

1. IPA 128287:
Environment

2. 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

3. Project
226605: PARTNERSHIP
ACTIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY
PROTECTION IN WESTERN
BALKAN

4. 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/

5. Outputs and results
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zastitu-biodivrziteta/aktivnosti-na-projektu-
partnerske-akcije-za-zastitu-
biodiverziteta.php
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na_zapadnom_balkanu/

6. 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)

7. Project
226298: WINGS ACROSS
THE BALKANS

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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,..)

12. Project
226312: EUROPEAN
PARTNERSHIP FOR LOCAL
GREEN AGENDAS

13. General info
• Project leader: Milieukontakt International,
Amsterdam
• Partners: KOCKA, Macedonia
• EDEN Center, Albania
• OZON, Montenegro
• Project Title: “European Partnership for Local
Green Agendas”

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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

17. Project
226307: AREAS OF
NATURAL VALUE

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Outputs and results (3)

21. Outputs and
results (4)

22. 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?

23. Project
226317: BUILDING
CAPACITY ON EU NATURE
CONSERVATION POLICIES

24. Outputs and results
• Training guidelines for involving CSOs in the
implementation of EU nature-related policies
• Case studies showcasing three EU nature
conservation policies

25. 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

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

27. Next steps
• Implementation of Building capacity for
conservation project
• Connected for Nature - Regional partnerships
across the Western Balkans and Iceland

28. Project
227368: ENFORCEMENT OF
THE AARHUS CONVENTION
IN THE ADRIATIC REGION
COUNTRIES

29. Outputs and results
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

30. 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

31. Project Follow-up
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

32. 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

33. Project
227089: BALKAN E-WASTE
MANAGEMENT ADVOCACY
NETWORK
Balkan E-Waste Management
Advocacy Network
www.bewman.eu

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

38. Project
227131: CAPACITY
BUILDING FOR BANNING
AND PHASING OUT
ASBESTOS IS WEST BALKAN
COUNTRIES - KAPAZ

39. 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).

40. 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.

41. 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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