CNVP participated in the Fourth International Conference of Park Dinarides in Budva, Montenegro during 6-9 November 2018, the theme of which was People in Protected Areas.

Effective interaction with local communities plays a key role in influencing national policies concerning nature conservation. All of this will contribute significantly to implementation of the nature-related EU regulations in Chapter 27 of the acquis communautaire that are being transposed into national legislation in the six Balkan countries that are seeking to join the EU.

CNVP is able to support these activities as a result of its local presence in each country, and its significant experience of engaging with local communities to help them use and manage natural resources on a sustainable basis.