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Podgorica Drin Stakeholders Conference: Progress towards the sustainable management of the Drin Basin
The 5th Stakeholders Conference in the framework of the Drin Coordinated Action (CORDA) for the implementation of the Drin Memorandum of Understanding for the management of the Drin Basin (Drin MoU) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported project “Enabling Transboundary Cooperation and Integrated Water Resources Management in the extended Drin River Basin” (GEF Drin Project) was held on 21-22 November 2017, in Podgorica.
Activities for the management of Skadar Lake vegetation in Montenegro through biomass collection and production of fuel briquettes have been initiated.
A field visit on 25-27 January 2017 marked the initiation of the pilot activity “Multipurpose management of Skadar Lake vegetation through biomass collection and production of fuel briquettes in Montenegro – Phase 1”.
Pristina Drin Stakeholders Conference: A great Momentum for the Process towards Enhanced Transboundary Cooperation for the Basin’s Management
The 4th Stakeholders Conference in the framework of the Drin Coordinated Action (CORDA) for the implementation of the Drin Memorandum of Understanding for the management of the Drin Basin (Drin MoU) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported project “Enabling Transboundary Cooperation and Integrated Water Resources Management in the extended Drin River Basin” (GEF Drin Project) took place on 14-15 December 2016, in Pristina.
Building Drin Riparians’ Capacities on Transboundary Water Cooperation and International Water Law
The GEF Drin Project ‘Enabling Τransboundary Cooperation and Integrated Water Resources Management in the extended Drin River Basin’ organized its 1st capacity building workshop on “Transboundary Water Cooperation and International Water Law” in Athens, on 14-15 June 2016. The workshop was organized back-to-back with the 11th Meeting of the Drin Core Group / 2nd Meeting of the Steering Committee of the GEF Drin Project (13 June) and the 2nd Expert Working Group Meeting (16-17 June), leveraging the presence of their members in Athens.
The GEF Drin Project: Contributing in the 30th Session of the Montenegrin National Council for Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Integrated Coastal Zone Management
The National Council for Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Integrated Coastal Zone Management, headed by H.E. the President of Montenegro, Mr. Filip Vujanović, convened in Podgorica, on 15 June 2016, to review the draft National Strategy for Sustainable Development until 2030. The National Council also discussed issues and actions related to the protection and management of water resources and the coastal zone management in Montenegro.
Raising awareness among local communities on the importance of sustainable management for the Drin River Basin
The GEF Drin Project joined forces with the Act4Drin Project to celebrate the Drin Day 2016.
A new Impetus for Enhancing Cooperation for the Management of the Drin Basin
GWP-Med news highlighting the Inception Meeting of the GEF supported project
Mayors of Pogradec and Ohrid agree on missing link for Lake Ohrid future
Mayor of Pogradec and Mayor of Ohrid agree to support the re-establishment of the Lake Ohrid Bilateral Committee.
Riparian Experts conduct ‘Causal Chain Analysis’ paving the way for a Strategic Action Plan in extended Drin River Basin
On 4 – 5 December 2018, GWP-Med facilitated a 2-day Causal Chain Analysis workshop with experts from the Drin Riparian’s (Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo* and Montenegro) to identify the causes of the main transboundary issues in the basin and how these can be addressed.
Expert Working Groups meet to review Strategic Action Programme
Expert Working Groups meet in Pristina, Kosovo for the 8th Meeting to review 1st draft of the Strategic Action Programme
6th Drin Day Celebrations - Plastic Pollution
The 6th celebration of the Drin Day, aimed to inspire collective and transboundary actions towards protecting the Drin River Basin and its freshwater ecosystems, is organized under the auspices of the Drin Coordinated Action (CORDA) on the 5th of May 2019. This year, the focus was plastic pollution. Drin Day is celebrated by NGOs in each of the Riparians. Here is a summary of the activities that took place in Albania...
Minister for Environment and Spatial Planning, Kosovo, attends 17th Drin Core Group Meeting
Mr. Fatmir Matoshi, Minister for Environment and Spatial Planning in Kosovo, participates in the 17th Drin Core Group discussion today.
Drin Basin Experts meet to review Draft Strategic Action Programme
On 23 - 24 April 2019, technical experts in the Drin Basin participated in a 2-day workshop to review and validate the preliminary Draft of the Strategic Action Programme for the extended Drin Basin.
Drin Core Group request establishment of Drin Commission
During it's 17th meeting, the Drin Core Group have requested the establishment of a Drin Commission.
Monitoring one of Europe’s oldest lakes
A systematic water monitoring campaign provides baseline for the transboundary Lake Ohrid Watershed Management Plan being developed by GEF Drin Project
Focus Group Meetings to discuss Strategic Action Programme for Drin Basin
Between 12 – 21 March 2019, the GEF Drin Project held a series of 6 Focus Group Meetings with key stakeholders in the Drin Basin. Workshops were held in Tirana, Shkodra, Podgorica, Peja, Skopje and Pogradec.
Journalists gather in Ohrid for Training in Environmental Reporting
Journalists in the Drin Basin attended a 2-day training event to develop their capacities in environmental and water reporting, and learn about the 200.000 USD Lake Ohrid Pilot Activity under the GEF Drin Project.
Mekong Study Visit for Drin Delegation
'Outstanding experience and networking opportunity'. Delegates from Riparians in the Drin Basin visited the Mekong River Commission (MRC) this month to learn about shared water resources management in another transboundary river basin.
The way forward for transboundary cooperation in the Drin Basin
Drin Core Group gives mandate to finalise Strategic Action Programme for Drin Basin
Celebrating 10 years of Drin collaboration: stakeholders discuss drought management in the Drin Basin
Representatives from Albania, Kosovo*, Montenegro and North Macedonia discuss the risks and impacts of drought and possible management solutions at 7th Drin Stakeholders Conference.
Towards a joint management plan for Lake Ohrid
Under the GEF UNDP Project, GWP-Med is helping to develop a Transboundary Watershed Management Plan to assist Albania and North Macedonia in sustainably managing Lake Ohrid.
Online Training on Integrated Drought Management for the Drin River Basin
On 10 & 11 March 2020, more than 20 experts, water managers, scientists and representatives of authorities joined a training on Drought Management in the Drin Basin, organised by GWP-Med.
Ministers and high-level representatives to endorse Drin Strategic Action Programme
#JointAction4Drin
Developing strategic action for the management of the Drin Basin
GWP-Med leads development of Strategic Action Programme for Drin Basin
Lake Ohrid Transboundary Management Plan presented at North Macedonia National Consultation Meeting
The Lake Ohrid Watershed Management Plan was presented and discussed with representatives from all related authorities of North Macedonia marking another step towards its official adoption.
The Drin basin’s fascinating biodiversity was the protagonist during the 7th Drin Day celebration by all Riparians
More than 180 representatives of NGOs, academia, youth centers, schools and media participated in the 2020 Drin Day celebrations throughout all Riparian countries, while more than few thousands attended online, due to this year’s COVID-19 pandemic imposed limitations. Nature lovers from Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Kosovo* remained faithful to their annual date and celebrated Drin Day, which aims to raise awareness and inspire collective and transboundary actions towards protecting the Drin River Basin and its freshwater ecosystems.
Technical Webinar on Groundwater Monitoring
Under the GEF Drin Project, a Technical Webinar on “Monitoring Strategies in Transboundary Aquifers: Goals, Methods and Tools - The case study of Skadar/Shkoder – Buna/Bojana Delta transboundary alluvial aquifer” is being held on 20 October 2020.
New decision support tool to assist wastewater management in Drin basin
The new Wastewater Management Decision Support Tool (WEMDST), a pilot within the GEF Drin Project, will help local planners identify environmentally efficient and cost-efficient solutions.
Drin Riparian representatives trained at the Drin Information Management System
On 25 March 2021, GWP-Med organised a training on the newly developed Drin Information Management System. It was attended by 17 representatives from related ministries, institutions, local governments, NGOs and international organizations active within the Drin basin.
