Within the framework of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026), proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, a regional program supporting pastoralism in the Western Balkans is being implemented. The program aims to strengthen pastoral communities, conserve rangelands, and protect the biocultural heritage of transhumance. The program foresees the organization of Regional, […]
Overall project objective: Support producer groups with GI initiatives and strengthen their recognition and protection by targeting pastoral and local products to contribute to supporting sectors with very high environmental value (biodiversity, climate) which are still little or not included in national agricultural policies. This project aims to support 5 groups of producers/breeders in 5 […]
The project centered on Lake Ohrid aimed to identify and classify the distinct populations of Koran trout (Salmo letnica) using advanced DNA analysis techniques. By confirming the existence of multiple species, the research explored their evolutionary histories and ecological roles within the lake’s unique ecosystem. The insights gained provided policymakers with essential data to develop […]
Capacity building for local actors of the agritourism sector and promotion of good agritourism models/practices for the development of sustainable food systems. Agreement with FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). The project has started with implementation from January 2023 and aims to contribute to the transformation of food systems to make them […]