As part of the SEENET programme several workshops took place on topics identified as priority training needs in South-East Europe and the Black Sea Area. The workshops addressed, among others, the need to include ecological networks in regional planning or the need for fundraising in South-East Europe and the Black Sea Area.
‘Natura 2000 implementation with focus on mapping of habitat types and species and on involving stakeholders in nature protection according to European standards in Ukraine’
23-25 October 2007, Lvov, Ukraine
The aim of the meeting was to raise capacities and capabilities of experts in the neighbouring countries to the EU on modern ways of a) mapping and monitoring habitat types and species according to European directives, and b) identifying stakeholders, involving stakeholders and performing stakeholder consultations in the implementation process of European standards.
The target groups of meeting were experts from the CERI member organisations in Ukraine, plus representatives from relevant government organisations from Ukraine.
Programme (English/Ukraine)
Presentation
art 6
Presentation Current nature protection system
Presentation Introduction and Programme
Presentation introduction day 2
Presentation Introduction Prots
Presentation Inventory and selection of protected areas
Presentation Jansef Intro N2K
Presentation Jansef invent selecting
Presentation Jansef_N2K_infor_system
Presentation Karina - FSC and Natura 2000
Presentation Karina - transborder management planning for pSCI
Presentation Karina Danish assessment of N2K habs and species
Presentation Karina Danish experiences with designating N2K sites
Presentation Karina PEEN Emerald Natura 2000
Presentation Protsenko gap analysis
Presentation Seffer_Prots_Kruhlov_BBI-MATRA
Presentation Shparyk
Group session 1 - 23 Oct
Group session 1 - 24 Oct
Group session 1 - 25 Oct
Group session 2 - 23 Oct
Group session 2a - 24 Oct
Group session 2b - 24 Oct
Group session 2 - 25 Oct
Group session 3 - 23 Oct
Group session 3 - 25 Oct
‘Towards an international working group for the conservation of a trans-boundary key biodiversity area (Posof-Akhaltsikhe) lying on the border of Turkey and Georgia’
17-19 October 2007, Posof, Ardahan, Turkey (A Turkish town on the border of Turkey and Georgia)
The aim of the meeting was to establish an international working group to analyse the existing situation in Posof (Turkey), Akhaltsikhe (Georgia) and look for trans-boundary cooperation opportunities between two countries. In this three-day meeting the biodiversity values were shared with the other country experts and officers, conservation status of the Posof Wildlife Protection Area was investigated through a one-day field work. Finally a draft operational plan for the working group was prepared to form the basis for the next two meetings in 2007 and 2008 to finalize the trans-boundary strategy. The international working group established during this first meeting was the first real on-the-ground trans-boundary conservation work between Turkey and Georgia.
Agenda and minutes
Doga Dernegi/CEPF Project: Introducing our project - Doga Dernegi and GCCW have been running a project in the region by the support of CEPF.
WWF Posof Presentation: Caucasus Ecoregion Works – WWF Caucasus Program Office tells about the Caucasus Ecoregion and its biodiversity.
Turkish Ministry of Environment: Nature Conservation in Turkey – Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry tells about the how wildlife protection and regulations are in Turkey and how ministry is working.
Doga Dernegi Posof Key Biodiversity Area: Posof Wildlife Protection Area - Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry and Doga Dernegi tells about the facts of Posof Wildlife Protection Area and Posof Key Biodiversity Area.
Georgian Ministry of Nature: Nature Conservation in Georgia – Georgian Ministry of Nature Protection and Natural Resources tells about how ministry is working and the legislation in Georgia.
GCCW/Erusheti Key Biodiversity Area: Georgian Center for the Conservation Wildlife (GCCW) tells about the facts on Erusheti Key Biodiversity Area which is sharing the border of Posof Wildlife Improving Area and KBA
‘Capacity Building for Ecological Networks Management Training’
15-19 October 2007, Gabrovo – Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
The training meeting covered the following main topics: best practice in designing eco-networks and management of their constituent parts and natural resources (eco-networks concept and existing international experience information on establishing CBC in other EU MS; sustainable natural resources management and economic incentives for nature protection; design of information centres and production of public awareness materials); administration and funding of the eco-network; monitoring, data collection and analysis for eco-network management using GIS and related software; the Bulgarian eco-networks identified as a part of the ECNC SEE eco-net design effort.
‘Harmonising nature protection management practices along transboundary protected areas’
03-05 October 2007, Tikves castle complex, Kopacki rit Nature Park, Croatia
The aims of the meeting were to present best practices in nature protection, forestry and water management along transboundary protected areas of the Danube river, to enhance cooperation among transboundary protected areas, particularly Danube river floodplain in Central Europe, to harmonise nature protection management along transboundary protected areas.
The target group of meeting covered transboundary protected areas managers (Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic), international NGOs (ECNC, WWF, Euronatur) and selected national stakeholders (forestry, water management).
Programme
Workshop 'Harmonizing nature protection management practices along transboundary protected areas as a contribution to the implementation of PEEN'
List of participants
‘Regional workshop for development of Pan-European Ecological Network (PEEN)’
7-9 June 2007, Osogovo Region, Republic of Macedonia
The goal of the workshop was to present the concept of PEEN, activities for development of PEEN at European, regional and national levels, importance of spatial planning for development of PEEN, case studies with good examples for development of PEEN on a national level that could be used in the countries of the Region, needs and possibilities for cooperation between neighbouring countries in the process of development of PEEN, as well as proposals for future joint activities and pilot projects for development of PEEN in the Balkan region. The target group of the workshop was composed of people working in the field of biodiversity protection, conservation and management of landscape and in the framework of spatial and regional planning.
Table of participants
Agenda
Workgroup I: PEEN on a national level
Workgroup II: PEEN on Regional Level/ International Cooperation
Workgroup III: Pilot projects
Final Workshop report
‘Building links between national nature reserves for conflict resolution’
23 - 27 May 2007, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
The aims of the workshop were:
Learning how to deal with conflicts between nature parks and reserves on the one side and local communities on the other side in a training session
Bringing together Ukrainian national nature parks and reserves in order to exchange experience and learn from each other and from abroad practices
Contributing to a better communication between the concerned institutions
Facilitating the establishment of the Pan-European Ecological Network: a programme focusing on South-East Europe and the Black Sea Area (SEENET)
Creating a communication system between participants for future cooperation and information exchange
The target groups were key persons of national reserves and parks from the Carpathian and Black Sea regions of Ukraine responsible for area management and public relations. The seminar addressed key persons of local, regional and national administration.
The event languages were English and Ukrainian.
‘Steps for the establishment of the National Ecological Network of Romania’
23 - 27 May, Maramures (Romania)
The aim of this meeting was to start working on national level on the integration aspects of Natura 2000, to discuss the main targets of a National Ecological Network, the major steps, how it could be designed and implemented in a realistic way. The National Meeting on Ecological Networks should strengthen the cooperation between the major nature conservation initiatives, to put the basis of a common understanding of the Ecological Network issue, to establish a timetable for the design and implementation of a National Ecological Network.
Agenda of the meeting
Presentation: Autostrada
Presentation: ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS IN CARPATHIANS
Presentation: Ecological Networks in EU
Presentation: Evaluarea Impactului de Mediu (EIM) si Evaluarea Strategica de Mediu (ESM) in sprijinul conservarii biodiversitatii
Presentation: APUSENI NATURE PARK
Presentation: Ocna Sugatag
Presentation: REŢEAUA “IMPORTANT PLANT AREAS” ÎN ROMÂNIA
Presentation: Contribuţia României la Reţeaua Ecologică Pan-Europeană
The seminar report
‘Funding sources for nature conservation and ecological networks’
11, 12, 13 April 2007, Istanbul
Below you will find the presentations, the agenda and the list of participants.
Agenda
List of participants
Project ideas and possible partnerships to submit project proposals
If you want to read more about public private partnerships and business and biodiversity, please visit:
http://www.ecnc.org/BiodiversityFinancin/Index_653.html
‘NATURA 2000: First steps of implementation in Bulgaria
20-21 March 2007 Bankya (Bulgaria)
The aim of the meeting was to discuss and agree on the first steps of the NATURA 2000 implementation at local and regional levels, immediately after the approval of the NATURA 2000 network in Bulgaria.
Below you will find the presentations and the result of the seminar.
‘Balancing regional planning and ecological networks in the South-East Europe and the Black Sea Region’
11, 12 October 2006, Strasbourg (France)
Below you will find the presentations and the result of the seminar.
‘Exchanging views and experiences in cross-border issues in the South-East Europe and the Black Sea Area’
17 November 2006, Istanbul (Turkey)
Below you will find the list of participants the agenda and the presentations.
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SEENET Poster Competion
'Connecting nature'
