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Biodiversity Protection Framework and Challenges in Kosovo's Nationally Protected Areas

This report outlines the institutional framework and legal basis for biodiversity conservation in Kosovo, highlighting the roles of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency, and various NGOs. It details the protected areas in Kosovo, including strict nature reserves, national parks, and nature monuments. Despite progress in designating sites and adhering to IUCN guidelines, significant challenges remain, such as inadequate biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem fragmentation, and insufficient funding. The report calls for enhanced research and awareness to improve biodiversity conservation efforts.

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Biodiversity Protection Framework and Challenges in Kosovo's Nationally Protected Areas

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  1. SEBI 07Nationally designated protected areas indicator in KOSOVO QenanMaxhuni, NRC for Biodiversity

  2. Institutional framework • Responsible institution for biodiversity conservation and management: • Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP) • Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA) • Institute for Nature Protection • Directorate for NP “SHARRI” • Directorate for NP “BJESHKET E NEMUNA” • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development • Scientific institutions: • Academy of Science and • Prishtina University • NGOs

  3. Legal framework • Law on Environmental Protection (2009/03-L-025), • Law on Nature Protection (No. 03/L-233) • Law on National Park “Sharri” (No. 04/L-087), • Law on National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (No. 04/L-086), • Law on Spatial Planning (2003/30), • Law on Forests (2003/6), (2004/40), • Law on Hunting (2006/41), • Law of Fishery and Aquaculture (2006/02-L85).

  4. ProtectedAreas in Kosovo • According to new Law on Nature Protection: • Strict Nature Reserve; • National Park; • Special Area – SPAs and SAC; • Nature Park; • Nature Monument; • Protected Landscape; • Park Architecture Monument.

  5. ProtectedAreas in Kosovo

  6. Chronology… 1953 – 1970 1970 – 1988 2000 – 2009

  7. Data flow CDDA1: Designated areas Progress 2011–2012 Delivery on time: 97 sites reported. All sites have designations, IUCN categories, size and coordinates. Boundaries provided for 22 sites of the 28 sites with area greater than 1 hectare (79%).

  8. Overall performance of countries 2011 - 2013

  9. Main obstacles/problems • Lack of programs for biodiversity monitoring • Nature institutional framework not developed properly; • Ecosystem and habitat fragmentation as the result of settlement and infrastructure enlargement • Intervention in protected areas • Lack of full inventory for flora, fauna and habitats • Not sufficient researches on biodiversity are taking place • Low budget for nature protection • Lack of activities on awareness rising

  10. Thank you for your attention qenan.maxhuni@rks-gov.net qmaxhuni@yahoo.com

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