Albania’s MAPs Sector Takes a Leap Forward with Innovative Drying Technologies

Over the past four years, the implementation of LED project by CNVP Albania, has been leading efforts to modernize Albania’s Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) sector.

Empowering Women in the Western Balkans: CNVP’s Commitment to Gender Equality

March 8th marks International Women's Day, a global celebration of the achievements of women and a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality.

In rural areas, women play a crucial role in shaping communities, preserving traditions, and driving economic progress.

The CNVP North Macedonia held coordination meetings with Mavrovo and Shar Mountain National Parks

On 5th of March the CNVP North Macedonia team held coordination meetings with Nation Park Mavrovo and Shar Mountain National Park.

Celebrating World Energy Efficiency Day with a Field Visit to Gjakova

Every March 5th, we mark World Energy Efficiency Day, a reminder that optimizing energy use doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort—it means making smarter choices for a sustainable future.

CNVP Albania supports 12 sub-grantees in the Kukës and Dibër Regions

On a recent Friday, CNVP Albania formalized partnerships with 12 sub-grantees, encompassing local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, and farmers from the Kukës and Dibër regions.

Open call for hiring Project Assistant in CNVP North Macedonia

The CNVP office in North Macedonia is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of Project Assistant for project implementation.

CNVP North Macedonia monitors and supports grantees in the Polog region

The CNVP project team continued monitoring the grantees in the Polog region. It held productive meetings with the Beekeepers Association ‘’Polog Med’’+ and the local NGO "Tradita," both grant recipients under the project "Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Shar, Korab-Koritnik, and the Albanian Alps" financially supported by PONT.

Restoring Forests Ecosystems: Chestnut Seedlings Revitalize Degraded Land in Pukë

A major reforestation effort is underway in Korthpulë, Pukë, where three hectares of degraded land have been planted with 2,000 chestnut seedlings this winter.

Implmented by the Qerret Forest and Pasture User Association (FPUA) under the supervision of Puka Municipality, the initiative aims to restore vital forest ecosystems while delivering long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.

CNVP Albania Organized Training on Integrated Forest Management in the Drin River Basin

CNVP Albania, in collaboration with the National Forestry Agency and the Faculty of Forestry Sciences, conducted a three-day training for specialists and officials in the forest management sector from various municipalities in Albania.

The training was attended by representatives from Malësi e Madhe, Shkodër, Vau i Dejës, Pukë, Fushë Arrëz, Kukës, Has, Tropojë, Dibër, and Bulqizë—municipalities that are part of the Drin River Basin.

CNVP North Macedonia signs agreements with 6 sub-grantees

On February 19th in Tetovo, an event was held where 6 local civil society organizations based in the Mavrovo and Shar mountain regions, signed agreements with the CNVP North Macedonia for the implementation of projects focused on nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, with a focus on non-timber forest products and nature-based tourism. The grants were awarded under the fourth open call, part of the project