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Legal Framework of
protected sites and
status of ecological
networks in Montenegro
Milena Kapa
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
of Montenegro
May,29. 2009.
Sarajevo
MONTENEGRO
South East Europe
South West Balkan
• Area:13,812 km2
• Climate:
• Mediterranean
• Continental
• Mountains: 85 %
• Valley plains:
15%
• Sea Coast: 293
km
(55km sand
beach)
• National parks: 4
• Canyons: 5
• Lakes: 40
INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATION
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GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS
OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Legal framework for protected sites
The Law on Environment (“Official Gazette of ME”, no.
48/08)
with principle of conservation of natural and biological
diversity.
The Law on Nature Protection ("Official Gazette of ME“ no.
51/08) protects nature as a whole, special natural values,
landmarks and natural rarities, significant for life and work of
citizens .
Legal framework for protected sites
The Law on National Parks ("Official Gazette of the
Republic of Montenegro ", no. 47/91), defines
conservation and management of national parks, as
natural assets of general interest.
The new Law on National Parks is in the Parliament
approval procedure, which foresees a new National Park
in Prokletije.
The National Strategy of Sustainable Development
(2007)
The National Environmental Policy (2008)
The National Biodiversity Strategy (review 2009)
Protected Areas in Montenegro of regional /
international / transboundary importance
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Spatial Plan of Montenegro
until 2020
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6 National Parks
including foreseen new
“Prokletije” and “Orjen”
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6 Regional Parks
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3 International PAs
EMERALD NETWORK IN MONTENEGRO
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Project of “Establishing an Emerald Network” from 2005-2008
under responsibility of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Initiated by the Council of Europe based on the criteria of the
Resolutions 4 and 6 of the Convention on the conservation of
European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and Annexes I and II of
the Habitats and Birds Directives,
156 habitat types, 5 plant species, 5 moss species and 162
species of invertebrates and vertebrates significant for
conservation have been identified on Montenegrin territory.
Actions: - training workshop in Belgrade and Ohrid
- identification of habitat and species per bio-geographic region
according to the Bern Convention and Habitats Directive,
- distribution maps of selected species and habitats in GIS,
- digital boundaries for areas of special conservation interest,
- final report on project activities and results.
Emerald Network map for Montenegro
Benefits of Emerald Network
Achievements
 Contribution towards European trends for nature conservation;
 Database as basic tool for development of future eco-networks;
 Getting acquainted with commonly applied methodology;
 Capacity building of skilled experts and training for personnel
being involved in nature conservation in future;
 Preparation for Natura 2000 network development.
Problems:
 Lack of fresh ecological data on some areas, species populations;
 Lack of digitized maps and GIS system in Montenegro;
 Incompatibility of Palaeractic classification with regionally applied
syntaxonomy;
 Lack of regionally important endemic plant and fauna species and
marine species in the resolution No. 6.
Emerald leading to Natura 2000
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The Emerald network data and sites serve as base for the
establishment of the NATURA 2000 network in the
upcoming period….
…as another milestone of Montenegro towards regional
stabilisation, European integration and association to the
EU.
OVERVIEW OF ONGOING AND
PLANNED CROSS-BORDER
PROJECTS IN MONTENEGRO AND
IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE
PRIORITIES
Milena Kapa
Ministry of Tourism and
Environment
of Montenegro
May, 29. 2009.
Law on Nature Conservation (Official
Gazette of Montenegro No. 51/08)
- 6 categories of protected areas,
- sets the legal basis for improved
management and for …
- establishment of the Natura 2000
network of protected areas.
- Discussion on stakeholder and policy/
planning framework …
- relevant for this policy sub-area has
been detailed in the previous
section too.
Ongoing project / cross-border
“Integrated management of Skadar Lake ecosystem”
WB, GEF-4,9 mil. Dollars
Implementation phase
 Way to improvement:
 Principles of sustainability
 All stakeholders involvement
 “Huge” infrastructure sanitation
 Joint activities (management)
 International standards (Ramsar, WFD)
Basic characteristics
 Montenegro-Albania
 Biggest Lake on Balkan Peninsula
 Diversity: natural, cultural, social
 Water resource
 Biodiversity: Fauna, flora, fungi
 Ornithology, ichtiology, vascular flora
Planned project UNDP/GEF
Strengthening the sustainability of the protected area
system
of Montenegro, UNDP/GEF.
Components of the project are:
Component 1 Expand and rationalise the PA system to
ensure better habitat representation and more secure
conservation status;
and
Component 2 Strengthen the capacity of PA institutions to
effectively manage a more representative protected area
system.
NATURA 2000
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“Serbia, Montenegro and Natura 2000: Strengthening the Capacity of
Governments and civil sector to adapt to EU Nature Protection Aquis” –
Montenegro Natura 2000 database development
WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund)
("WWF") has approved funding of EUR 17.838,00 to the Institute for
Nature Protection of Montenegro
The overall goal of the Institute for Nature Protection of Montenegro is
to support Daphne and WWF and coordinate and oversee local experts
to provide expertise and receive capacity building for the establishment
of a functional N2000 database in Montenegro with mapped, updated
and field-verified data by the end of the project in 2011.
“Introduction of Natura 2000 in Montenegro”, training workshop was
held on 8 and 9 May, 2008. in hotel Sind, Muo, Montenegro, with
around 25 participants from science institutes, government
representatives and NGO’s. The training was organized by NGO “Green
Forest”, supported by Ministry of Tourism and Environment of
Montenegro.
FUTURE PRIORITIES
Requirements in Montenegro
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Expansion of the network of protected areas
Establishment of Natura 2000 - for preservation of Montenegrin
biodiversity
An effective policy with clear priorities towards biodiversity
protection
Pave the way for placing more valuable habitats under protection
and for
better management of protected areas.
That is why MTE should undertake the following steps:
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Initiate and lead the process of policy formulation (first half of
2009);
Provide for the background analysis of policy issues and possible
solutions
(first half of 2009);
Organise consultation process (from strat until end of the
process);
Formulate policy (second half of 2010).
Problems in project realization
defined in the strategic documents
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Absence of a national environmental strategy as one reason for the
gap of clear priorities for the country‘s international environmental
cooperation.
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Institutional capacity of the environmental authorities is weak.
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Unsufficient level of project documentation.
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No adjustment in some segments of the legislative with the EU
Directivs.
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Lack of the financial assets.
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Lack of the human resources.
Thank you for your
attention!
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Tel.:+382 20 482 176