Introduction of the efficient stoves combined with simple low cost thermal insulation of the village housing in the Prespa National Park
Introduction of the efficient stoves combined with simple low cost thermal insulation of the village housing in the Prespa National Park
Despite the recent changes into the population structure in Albania marked by the migration towards urban centers, Albania still has a predominant rural population that depends heavily on the firewood as the main source of energy for heating and cooking.

The transition period from centralized to market economy and then latter the social unrest associated to the collapse of the pyramid schemes during 1997 were associated with significant and widespread damage into the forest stock mainly as the result large exports of logs and timber products into the neighboring countries. The unsustainable harvesting of forest products was fueled by a very lucrative trade in timber products that was made possible in the general climate of legal and institutional vacuum as well as the unlawful doings of state officials of that time.

Since than, progress has been made in the establishment of the state of the law. On the other hand, natural regeneration of the forest in areas with a low population
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development
Country:
Albania
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 31,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 12,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,000.00
Project Number:
ALB/SGP/OP3/Y1/05/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
About 20 families involved in the project
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Aims at the stablishment of a sutainable use of the forest resources with the borders of the Prespa National Park.

SGP Country office contact

Mr. Arian Gace
Phone:
+355.4.2259109
Email:

Address

GEF/SGP Rr.Pjeter Bogdani,Pall.38/1,Kati 4,Ap.15
Tirana, Europe and the CIS, 1019

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