Monitoring and Conservation of Important Sea Turtle Feeding Grounds in the Patok Area of Albania, 2009
Goal: Protection of world endangered migratory species of loggerhead sea turtle Main Activities: Implement a sea turtle research programme Key Results: Contributed to the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Conservation of Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean Region (SAP BIO).
Demonstration of combined drip-irrigation with photovoltaic powered electric pump in small farms
Goal: Reduce the carbon footprint and improve economic performance of small farms in Albania Main Activities: Installation, field testing, promotion Key Results: Demonstrated economic feasibility of coupling these technologies in the context of small farms in Albania
New methods for rainwater collection and construction of drinking water holes in the Karaburuni peninsula
Goal: Implementation of Innovative Sustainable Land Management Practices
Main Activities: Construction of drinking water holes, promotion env. techniques
Key Results: Contributed to the protection of Mediterranean Marine and Coastal ecosystem
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Country Impact
Country Level:
SGP has spearheaded activities aiming at the conservation of marine ecosystems in Albania.
SGP is the main player in the country in the area of agro biodiversity in collaboration with the FAO focal point for rare breeds, it has also helped the farmers to access state subsidies for rare breeds as well as has helped them to increase their income by valorization of the product and better marketing.
Regional level:
SGP has contributed to the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Conservation of Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean Region (SAP BIO).
