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Connecting Natural Values & People Foundation

Working together to grow a canopy of trees providing home, shelter, food, a livelihood as well as a place to wander

CNVP, a foundation based in the Netherlands, is a legacy organisation of SNV in the Balkans. Established through a legal demerger, CNVP will continue the SNV forestry and rural development programme in the Balkans and beyond. CNVP envisions:

• Local communities achieving their own development goals;
• Maximising the production and service potential of forests through Sustainable Forest Management and locally controlled Natural Resource Management;
• Forests contributing to equitable local economic development supporting rural livelihoods;
• Forests contributing to wider societal interests and values including biodiversity conservation and well being;
• Connecting natural values and people!

17/10/2026

Stronger partnerships for a greener future! 🌿

Following a constructive meeting with Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Fitore Pacolli, CNVP Kosovo reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Kosovo–Germany cooperation on biodiversity conservation, sustainable national park management and forest protection. 🤝

16/10/2026

🌿 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Yesterday, 𝐂𝐍𝐕𝐏 𝐊𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐨 welcomed the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina on a field visit to two of our partners, NTSH Dardani in Vitia and Bio Alta in Kamenica. 🌿🍎🔥 From modern firewood processing to delicious natural vinegars, we got a first-hand look at how local businesses are turning local resources and smart investments into growing businesses and new opportunities for rural communities.

🔥 At 𝐍𝐓𝐒𝐇 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢, we saw how modern firewood processing technology is helping transform the local wood-energy value chain. With support from the SUNREED project, implemented by CNVP Kosovo, and supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina (Sida), Dardani has introduced advanced processing equipment that makes firewood production more efficient and provides households with cut, split and ready-to-use firewood. By encouraging the use of properly dried firewood, this approach can also help households use energy more efficiently and reduce pressure on forests.

🍎 At 𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚, owned by Kadrije Mustafa, we explored how locally collected wild apples and other natural ingredients are becoming high-quality vinegars and herbal teas. With support from SUNREED, Bio Alta has modernised its production process and expanded its capacity. From producing 1,000 liters of vinegar in 2022, the business reached 4,000 litres in 2025 and expects to produce 7,000 litres in 2026. Its growing network of around 70 farmers and collectors, including approximately 30 women, demonstrates how local processing can create opportunities across rural communities.

While their products are very different, both businesses share a common story: 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

16/10/2026

🌿𝐂𝐍𝐕𝐏 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚

👉Today in Struga, CNVP North Macedonia presented the findings of the Analysis of Biodiversity, Nature Conservation and Tourism Development Potential in Jablanica, alongside local action plans for the conservation of two habitats and three protected species.
The analysis and action plans were developed as part of the project Integrated Forest Management along the Drin River Basin, financially supported by the Austrian Development Agency and the Austrian NGO ICEP - weltweit mehr unternehmen, with support from Lenzing AG.

The presentation brought together representatives of civil society organisations, local and national institutions working in the fields of environmental protection, forestry, nature conservation and biodiversity, as well as practitioners in biodiversity and tourism. The meeting aimed to present the key findings and consult relevant stakeholders, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, experiences and recommendations for strengthening nature conservation and exploring opportunities for sustainable tourism development in Jablanica. Experts Daniel Bogner and Bogoljub Šterijovski presented the main findings of the analysis and the local action plans, followed by an open discussion in which participants shared their perspectives and recommendations.

✅The exchange highlighted the importance of cooperation among institutions, civil society organisations and experts in safeguarding Jablanica’s rich natural heritage and promoting the sustainable management of its natural resources. The findings and recommendations provide a basis for further dialogue and coordinated action towards the long-term conservation of the area’s biodiversity and natural habitats.

16/10/2026

🌲 Strengthening Sustainable Forest Management in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park

Healthy forests are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and the future of protected areas. But protecting them requires knowledge, cooperation, and shared action.

On 14–15 October 2026, the 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐞̈𝐭 𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 brought together institutions and experts to discuss challenges, exchange experiences, and identify practical solutions for improving forest management in one of Kosovo’s most important natural areas.

The workshop was organised by CNVP Kosovo and the 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐞̈𝐭 𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, within the framework of the project “𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑗𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑘𝑒̈𝑡 𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛 (2025–2028).”

Key topics included:

🔹 The legal and institutional framework for forest management in Kosovo’s national parks.
🔹 Challenges in implementing the Management Plan for Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park.
🔹 The impacts of climate change, forest fires, diseases, and pests, including bark beetles.
🔹 Forest biodiversity conservation and the protection of ecosystem functions.
🔹 Forest monitoring, prevention of illegal logging, and the use of modern technologies in protected areas.
🔹 International experiences and lessons learned, including from Harz National Park in Germany.

The 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, where participants identified key challenges, developed recommendations and priorities, and discussed next steps towards more effective and sustainable forest management.

By strengthening dialogue and cooperation among institutions, experts, and other stakeholders, the workshop contributed to identifying shared solutions for protecting forest ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of forest resources.
Protecting our forests today means safeguarding biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience, and preserving nature for future generations. 🌿

16/10/2026

🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐍𝐕𝐏 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

🌱 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚. 𝑵𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘.

Food connects people, communities, and nature. Yet, building a sustainable food future requires more than growing enough food. It means supporting farmers, strengthening local markets, protecting natural resources, and creating better opportunities for rural communities.

This year's World Food Day theme, “𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝙉𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬”, highlights how innovation, traditional knowledge, and inclusive solutions can help build more sustainable food systems while protecting our planet.

At 𝗖𝗡𝗩𝗣 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, we believe that rural communities are part of the solution. Through our work in the Wstern Balkans, we support local producers, strengthen value chains, and promote sustainable livelihoods that connect economic opportunities with responsible natural resource management.

🌾 Through our Local Economic Development (LED) project, supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Albania, CNVP has worked with farmers, businesses, and local partners to strengthen the value chain for medicinal and aromatic plants. By supporting cultivation, improving production practices, and building stronger market connections, the project has helped create new opportunities for rural families, particularly women.

Because a better food future begins with empowered producers, healthy ecosystems, and communities that can thrive from the resources around them.

This World Food Day, let's value the people behind our food, reduce waste, support local producers, and invest in solutions that benefit both people and nature. 🌿

𝘾𝙉𝙑𝙋 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 — 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.

15/10/2026

🌿 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! 💚

Behind every thriving rural community, there are women whose hands cultivate the land, whose knowledge preserves traditions, and whose determination creates new opportunities for the future.

From 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮, who found greater security through medicinal plant farming, to 𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗼, who turned wild apples into a growing business, and the women cultivating mountain tea in 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮, 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 — their stories show how local knowledge, hard work and the right support can make a real difference. 🌱

Through its projects across the Western Balkans, 𝗖𝗡𝗩𝗣 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, while protecting the natural resources their communities depend on.

👩‍🌾 Today, on the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, we celebrate their contribution, recognise their achievements and reaffirm the importance of creating more opportunities for women in rural areas.

𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 🌍💚

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁: https://cnvp-eu.org/rural-women-growing-stronger-communities-and-a-greener-future/

14/10/2026

🌳 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

Today, participants worked in groups and tackled practical exercises related to various forestry topics, applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the training.

The knowledge and skills gained will help teachers enhance their teaching practices in secondary forestry schools across North Macedonia and contribute to educating the next generation of forestry professionals.

📌The training was organized within the framework of the “Integrated Forest Management along the Drin River Basin” project, implemented by CNVP with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the Austrian non-governmental organization ICEP - weltweit mehr unternehmen, with support from Lenzing AG.

14/10/2026

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👉On the slopes of Shar Mountain, North Macedonia in the village of Shipkovica, livestock farming is more than just an occupation. It is a way of life and a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. Samet Osmani is the third generation of livestock farmers in his family. His father raised sheep, while Samet continued the family tradition by raising cattle.

“In 2002, when most of my fellow villagers left Shipkovica, I was determined to stay and make a living here. I started with just one cow, and today I have 40,” says Samet. Today, he produces around 11,000 litres of high-quality milk per year, with a guaranteed market through local processors. In addition to milk, he produces veal, and this year he also started producing cow’s cheese, which has already become popular among tourists visiting Shipkovica and Shar Mountain.

His cattle spend most of the day outdoors, grazing on the mountain pastures.” My cattle spend the whole day outside, grazing on Shar Mountain. This gives the meat a distinctive taste and adds quality to the products,” says Samet. His story shows how traditional livestock farming can create new opportunities for livelihoods and income, while at the same time contributing to the preservation of the mountain landscape.

In the spirit of 4 Returns, Samet’s story connects nature, people and the local economy. The natural capital of Shar Mountain provides the pastures and conditions for production; financial capital is generated through the sale of milk, meat and cheese; social capital is strengthened through cooperation with local processors and tourists, while his decision to stay and continue the family tradition serves as an inspiration for other residents of mountain villages.
From one cow to 40, Samet has built more than a farm. He has built a way of life that connects tradition with the future of Shipkovica and Shar Mountain.

Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust - PONT

13/10/2026

🌳 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

👉Today, a two-day Training of Trainers began in Skopje, North Macedonia. Professors from the Faculty of Forestry, Landscape Architecture and Eco-Engineering “Hans Em” trained secondary school teachers on applying practical methods for integrated forest management in the classroom.

Through interactive activities, participants analysed real-life case studies, assessed forest conditions and the impacts of climate change and human activities, and explored measures for water and soil conservation and the sustainable management of forest ecosystems. The knowledge and skills gained will help teachers enhance practical learning and encourage pupils to understand the importance of forest protection.

🌱 The training is part of the regional project “Integrated Forest Management along the Drin River Basin,” implemented by CNVP with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the Austrian non-governmental organization ICEP - weltweit mehr unternehmen, with support from Lenzing AG.

13/10/2026

🌲 𝟕,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐮 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞! 💚

Forest restoration isn't just about planting—it’s about seeing young trees stand strong through tough conditions. ☀️🍂

Following a prolonged summer heatwave, our team at 𝗖𝗡𝗩𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮, together with 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, returned to Dushku Lake to monitor 10,000 newly planted black pine saplings.

The results from our sample plots are in: 𝗮 𝟳𝟬% 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🎉
Around 7,000 saplings have successfully taken root in the fire-damaged soil, while plans are already underway to replace those lost to the drought.

A big thank you to 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 for supporting this vital step towards restoring Albania’s natural landscapes. 🏞️✨

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
👉 https://cnvp-eu.org/7000-black-pines-take-root-in-gramsh/

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