Growing Wild Rose to Protect Nature and Support Local Livelihoods

In the small village of Zagrad, in the Dibër region of Albania, farmer Besmir Feta is trying something different.

With the support of a small grant from the CNVP Albania project, he is growing wild rose on his land inside the protected area of Korab-Koritnik.

Supporting Ecotourism Development in the Munella Ecological Corridor

The CNVP Albania Foundation organized a working meeting with the local NGO “Gjelbërimi” in the city of Puka, to discuss the implementation of the project “Support for the development of ecotourism in the Munella Ecological Corridor.”

Restoring Nature, Supporting People: A Forest Management Journey

The Integrated Forest Management (IFM) Project is making significant strides in the Puka region.

CNVP Kosovo Staff Visit Collector and Processor of NWFPs and MAPs

This week, CNVP Kosovo staff visited Aldijana, our partner in Lubinje, Prizren - a major wild collector, cultivator and processor of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) and medicinal aromatic plants (MAPs).

Zefi from the Shala Valley: Planting 150 Chestnut Trees with CNVP Support

Zefi is a farmer from the Shala Valley, a remote and beautiful area in the north of Albania.

With the support of CNVP Albania and a grant of 5,000 euros, he has started a new project to plant 150 chestnut trees on his land.

Rural Women Leading Change in Albania’s MAPs Sector

The cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) is an important part of agriculture in Albania, especially in rural areas.

Women play a key role in the MAPs sector in Albania. However, they often have fewer opportunities compared to men.

Rehabilitation of Beech Forest in Dragash through IFM

The rehabilitation of beech forests in the Municipality of Dragash has officially begun through the implementation of integrated forest management IFM measures.

CNVP Albania supports Local Action for Nature

For the past three years, CNVP Albania has been successfully implementing a small grants scheme that supports local NGOs and natural resource user groups.

The program focuses on the ecological corridor of Çukal–Munellë–Balgjaj–Martanesh, covering the municipalities of Bulqiza, Klos, Mat, and Puka, areas rich in biodiversity and local potential.

A Farmer Family's Chestnut Journey in Gjakova

We’re excited to introduce the Chestnut Collection Center in Babaj Bokes, located in the beautiful region of Gjakova municipality.

Revolutionizing MAPs sector: CNVP Albania’s Game-Changing Contract Farming Model

In an effort to modernize Albania’s Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) sector, CNVP Albania’s LED project has been implementing transformative solutions to boost both economic stability and product quality.