Biodiversity Conservation Actions for Local Sustainable Development CASE of Lake Shkodra, Albania P ROTECTING L AKES R EGIONAL C ONFERENCE . Star Dojran, 15 - 16 th December, 2016 Dr. Djana Bejko
Financing and implementation FINANCING FINANCING EU EU 22,540.86 Euro 22,540.86 Euro CO FINANCING CO FINANCING FSLS FSLS 1,186.35 Euro 1,186.35 Euro I MPLEMENTATION MPLEMENTATION FSLS PROJECT DURATION Nov` 2015 Nov` 2015 – January 2017 January 2017
Project Objectives Project Objectives Global Development Objective : W ise use of freshwater ecosystem resources, a healthy environment and a better quality of life through protecting, conservation and develop the values of Shkodra Lake natural heritage; Specific Objectives Create greater interest and awareness among 1. community , municipality and civil society for biodiversity conservation and greater understanding of the link between local biodiversity and ecosystem services ;
Specific Objectives Commit local authorities in decision making for wise 2. use of Shkodra Lake natural heritage; Develop Local Biodiversity Action Plan for 3. Shkodra Municipality through increased stakeholders involvement in the process and consensus-building on its content, objectives and expected outcomes; Celebrate Shkodra Lake RAMSAR SITE 10 th 4. Anniversary;
General overview of the lake Shkodra Shared ecosystem between AL & MNE largest lake in Balkans, (370 km2 in summer/540 km2 in winter). shallow, an average depth of 8 m, coastline of 168 km (110.5 km in MN and 57.5 km in Al) inflow from its tributaries (Moraca and Crnojevica Rivers), carstic springs, average water residence time about 120 days. high average water temperatures due to the mild climate, low elevation and shallowness, drains through Buna-Bojana River to Adriatic Sea. The outward flow of the lake is impeded when there is high flow in the Drin River, usually from December to February.
Situation and Biodiversity Threats Situation Water quality is generally good Some localized pollution “hotspots”. Decline in some fish species, particularly commercially valuable migratory species. Illegal fishing (Al) Illegal construction (Al) untreated wastewater No Joint Management Plan No Regular monitoring (Al) No Baseline data (Al) Level of Protection National Park (MN) Managed Natural Reserve (AL) Ramar Site Main Threats Pollution ( Industrial waste - Domestic wastewater) Illegal Fishing and hunting Lakeshore development Water management measures (if implemented) Hydropower development, Dredging Buna-Bojana/ Lowering lake level.
Project approach Capacity Building for Improved Understanding 1. on biodiversity conservation Inspiring biodiversity conservation and wise use 2. of Lake Shkodra resources Promoting best practices management for the 3. biodiversity protection and ecosystem services .
Some of the main Project Activities Conduct three Community based forums in Shkodra Lake surrounding areas; Capacity development: Realization of thematic targeted training for responsible authorities on nature conservation; Developing Local Biodiversity Action Plan For Shkodra Lake/ Shkodra Municipality. Public awareness improving for a greater interest on biodiversity issues and ecosystem services.
Community based forums with Shkoder lake stakeholders
Community based forums with Shkoder lake stakeholders
Community Community based based forum forum with with Shkoder Shkoder lake lake stakeholders stakeholders
Capacities Development
Biodiversity Action Plan Preparation
Action Plan for Shkodra Municipality
Public Awareness Rising
Project Activities 10 th th anniversary of 10 anniversary of Shkodra Shkodra lake lake RAMSAR RAMSAR Site Site
Project Activities 10 10 th th anniversary of anniversary of Shkodra Shkodra lake lake RAMSAR RAMSAR Site Site Attended more than 150 stakeholders Attended more than 150 stakeholders
Results achieved so far • Assessment Assessment on on biodiversity biodiversity conservation conservation issues issues and and ecosystem services ecosystem services concerns concerns prepared prepared and and disseminated disseminated to to key key stakeholders stakeholders; • Local Local capacities capacities developed developed in in thematic thematic issues issues related related to to biodiversity conservation biodiversity conservation; • Shkodra Shkodra Municipality Municipality “Experts “Experts Working Working Group” Group” assigned assigned with with specific specific task task on on BAP BAP • Coaching Coaching fro fro the the EWG EWG provided provided • Draft Draft of of the the BAP BAP prepared prepared • Public Public hearing hearing and and consultation consultation conducted conducted • Adoption Adoption of of BAP BAP in in the the city city parliament parliament expected expected in in January January 2017 2017
THANK YOU FOR THE ATTENTION! THANK YOU FOR THE ATTENTION! More information? More information? http://Shkodralake.al
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