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(UA) База даних кадастру ПЗФ: 1 851 об’єкт ПЗФ тепер має чіткі межі на карті
08.03.2023 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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Light and heat: for the third year the generator provided by the SNPA project is crucial for the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve
16.02.2023 An outdated and weak electricity system is a common problem for protected areas in mountain regions. To overcome the dramatic issues of the electricity system in the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve (CBR), the new central 40 kW power generator was installed (for comparison, 7 kW power generator is enough for a house with electrical heating, air... Read more
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28 local initiatives are supported within the SNPA project
16.12.2022 The development of a network of bicycle routes, the preservation of embroidered clothing, the arrangement of the territory near the Bukhtivetskyi waterfall, and even a planetarium – 28 winners of the contest of community initiatives, living within or near eight Carpathian protected areas, are starting to implement projects. The competition... Read more
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The project is on pause but is helping parks
03.03.2022 Due to the invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine, the SNPA Project temporarily has to suspend the planned activities, and also all procurements are on hold. Tender deadlines have been postponed indefinitely. Work on contracts and grant program is paused. But this does not mean that protected areas will remain without support. We help parks... Read more
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Important forests of the Carpathians will be better protected: President signed a decree to expand Carpathian Biosphere Reserve by 17.000 hectares
06.01.2022 On the 3d of January, the President of Ukraine signed a decree to expand the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve to 17.9 thousand hectares transferred from state-owned forestry enterprises. The Support to Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine Project played an important role in this achievement. Within the SNPA project a technical and scientific... Read more
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(UA) Стартує конкурс громадських ініціатив у Карпатах
21.12.2021 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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What will the Ukrainian rangers look like?
03.11.2021 On October 29, a uniform standard for employees of the State Protection Service of the Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine was presented in the Synevyr National Nature Park. This is a unified high-tech uniform. The comfortable and weather-resistant uniform is important for the implementation of environmental measures by park staff. It is also important... Read more
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Progress in development of NRF cadaster map
26.10.2021 As part of the implementation of the pilot phase of the project “GIS and IT services for the development of the cadastral system for protected areas in Ukraine” and processing of the feedback form regarding the boundaries of protected areas on the public cadastral map: ● the boundaries of 99 protected areas in Zakarpats’ka,... Read more
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Parks and reserves were presented at the Lviv Tour Expo
26.10.2021 Lviv Tour Expo is the largest tourism exhibition in Western Ukraine, which brings together national and foreign representatives of tourism organizations, heads of accommodation establishments, and other players in the tourism market. The development of the tourist potential of protected areas (PA) is one of the key activities of the SNPA project.... Read more
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Parks and reserves received computer equipment
21.10.2021 The availability of modern, reliable, and high-quality computers and related accessories is a key prerequisite for PA administrations to ensure efficient management work and thus effective conservation of the areas. However, all eight target protected areas of the project are lacking modern and up-to-date computer hardware and software as well as... Read more
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A digital archive of documentation of pilot territories and NRF objects has been developed
19.10.2021 As part of the implementation of the first phase of the project “GIS and IT services for the development of the cadastral system of protected areas in Ukraine”, a digital archive of documentation on pilot protected areas and its metadata were developed. The archive and metadata were submitted to the Ministry of Environmental Protection... Read more
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(UA) Вісім карпатських парків та заповідників отримали 23 мотоцикли для охорони
30.07.2021 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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(UA) 31 пікап для охорони Карпат
09.07.2021 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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Target protected areas received first vehicles
02.06.2021 On May 28 in Mukachevo the eight protected areas of the Carpathians region were provided with ten all-wheel-drive cars within the project “Support to Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine” that is financed by the German Government through Development Bank “Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau” (KfW). In many cases, protected areas’ employees... Read more
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A Cadaster System for Protected Areas in Ukraine is under development
07.05.2021 Each hectare of protected nature plays an important role in preserving biodiversity. Without borders, it can be another appropriated land for a mansion or recreation complex. With borders – it is a valuable protected area. To preserve protected areas a cadastral map of territories and objects of the Nature Reserve Fund (NRF) of Ukraine is... Read more
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658 sets of uniforms will be purchased within the SNPA-project
25.03.2021 On March 19, the tender committee meeting for the purchase of uniforms for target protected areas rangers took place in Lviv. Through the tender 658 sets of uniforms will be purchased: winter and summer clothes, shoes, backpacks, hats, and more. Three companies applied for the tender. A comfortable and weather-resistant uniform is important for... Read more
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Target areas received communications equipment
05.03.2021 The project purchased technical equipment to increase the effectiveness of communication activities of the target areas and strengthen field research. Institutions received cameras, drones, dictaphones and speakers, action cameras, facilities for conferences and more. From now on, institutions will be able to create high-quality materials to cover... Read more
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Synevyr National Nature Park received a pilot ATV
26.02.2021 Synevyr National Nature Park received a pilot ATV with caterpillars. Such transport can be used all year round, even in snow or swamp conditions. After testing the ATV in Synevyr NNP and a previously purchased snowmobile for Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, a feasibility assessment of each vehicle for the target areas will be conducted. Special... Read more
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Three pilot areas of the project are testing SMART for biodiversity monitoring
25.02.2021 Employees of protected areas cover tens of kilometers daily, recording important data about the situation in the field. Scientists, for example, monitor the distribution of rare species, rangers – identify violations. These data are recorded in observation diaries and passed on to colleagues for further analysis. Such a process requires a lot of... Read more
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The first target territory received a pilot special transport
25.01.2021 Mobility and timeliness are especially important for patrolling and rescue operations in protected areas in winter. Most areas of the Carpathians do not have proper transport to travel in conditions of snow cover. At the same time, snowmobiles are not the best type of transport for all territories. Also, not all types of snowmobiles are […] Read more
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Employees of the target areas are taught to create digital maps with important environmental data
13.11.2020 On October 30, representatives of the target areas of the SNPA project learned to create digital maps that demonstrate important environmental data: zoning, distribution of Red Book species, location of recreational facilities, forest assessment data. This will help them to monitor species more effectively, identify critical areas, monitor for... Read more
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A new website template was presented during the training on social networks
07.10.2020 In mid-September, the Contractor who won the national tender within the SNPA project, began work on creating new websites, videos and photobases for the project’s target protected areas (PA). On October 1-2, in Lviv, the Contractor’s team conducted a communication training for PAs’ employees, who are responsible for the website and... Read more
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A national version of the methodology for assessing the management effectiveness of Ukrainian protected areas was formed within the SNPA project
28.09.2020 Protected areas (PAs) perform a number of critical functions: conservation of biological species, development of recreation and tourism, support of ecosystem services and many others. In order to evaluate if a particular PA achieves the goals of its creation, various methods are used worldwide to assess the effectiveness of its management. Today,... Read more
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New and modern websites for Ukraine’s protected areas sector and for eight individual protected areas in the Carpathians
03.09.2020 Tourism to the Carpathians is becoming more and more popular. At the same time, the outstanding Carpathian nature is under ongoing pressure and thus in need of improved protection. Consequently, professional branding and presentation of the Carpathian protected areas are also becoming more and more important. Already in 2019, the SNPA project,... Read more
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Project to support Protected Areas in the Carpathians resumed
31.08.2020 After a longer pause subject to the reorganization of the former Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources which has now led to the establishment of the new Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, the Support to Nature Protected Areas of Ukraine (SNPA) resumed its activities. With the appointment of responsible Deputy Ministers... Read more
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Water and heat supply provided for Gorgany Nature Reserve administration
02.03.2020 Gorgany Nature Reserve is one of the eight target protected areas of the SNPA project. The administrative building of a reserve is located in an industrial area in Nadvirna. It is a three-storey building with office space, living quarters, a small museum and laboratories. The reserve has 29 full-time employees. The staff working in the […] Read more
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Drinking water for villagers living near Yavorivskyi National Nature Park
15.01.2020 13 villages with more than 12,000 inhabitants in total are located within the vicinity of the park. One of them, the Vereshchytsia village with about 1,000 inhabitants, does not have drinking water supply. The villagers were using their own wells but after the groundwater level has fallen dramatically, they started to drill additional wells. This... Read more
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Ecotourism in nature protected areas: challenges and how to deal with them?
21.11.2019 The number of tourists in the protected areas increases annually, which carries certain challenges that were discussed with the experts in the framework of TurExpo 2019: – Ecological sanitation: why is it important to install proper toilets and what are the options – Inclusivity: access to facilities for the low-mobility population... Read more
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How to develop a brand of protected areas and customize effective communications?
06.11.2019 On October 21-22 in Lviv, representatives of the project’s target areas gained communication skills to build the institution’s brand and communicate better with the target audiences. Within two days, 30 participants learned: Why communications and branding are important How to identify target audiences and key messages for each How to... Read more
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(UA) Природно-заповідні території будуть представлені на міжнародній виставці «ТурЕкспо 2019»
04.10.2019 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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The SNPA project supported the training of 12 representatives of the Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine at the European Parks Academy
09.08.2019 With financial support from the SNPA project, twelve employees of the Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine, nine of which from Ukrainian protected areas (PA) and three from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MENR), participated in this year’s European Parks Academy (EPA). The EPA, an international summer school hosted by the... Read more
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Ukrainian nature conservation delegation visited European national parks as a part of SNPA Project
17.07.2019 From June 29 to July 5, 2019, twenty-five representatives of nature protected areas in Ukraine, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine, the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine and other institutions as well as project experts went on a study trip to two major national parks in Europe: the Bavarian Forest National Park […] Read more
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The SNPA-project has successfully passed the audit
07.05.2019 One of the main principles of SNPA-project is its transparency. It is provided, in particular, through an annual audit which is a requirement of the donor to this project. Recently the Disposition Fund of the project was audited for the accounting periods from 23 June 2017 to 14 December 2017 and from 15 December 2017 […] Read more
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Plans prepared for the proposed expansion of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve
16.04.2019 As part of the SNPA-project, with the aim of preserving unique natural territories with old and virgin forests, a complete set of documentation was prepared which prepares for expanding the territory of Carpathian Biosphere Reserve (CBR) by 8272.5 hectares and transfer to the permanent use by the protected area some 9532 hectares, which today are... Read more
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How to deal with increasing amounts of dry forest stands in and around protected areas was discussed within the SNPA-project
04.03.2019 On February 27, a round table discussion was held at the premises of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in Kyiv with the title “Management of dry spruce tree stands within the boundaries of the Carpathian protected areas in Ukraine”. Representatives of nature protected areas, forestry, the SNPA-project, the MENR and experts... Read more
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The second module of training for the target PAs employees took place in Lviv
27.02.2019 During February 19-22, in Lviv within the framework of the implementation of the capacity building component of the SNPA project, a second module of the training on “Methods and Practice of Working with an Adult Audience” was held. Three representatives from each of the eight target territories of the project continued the... Read more
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The first stage of realization of the capacity building component of the SNPA-project
28.12.2018 In the framework of the SNPA-project during 11-14 December 2018, the first modular training “Methodology and practice of training and development of the capacity of employees and trainers of the PAs” took place in Lviv. Three representatives from eight target territories of the project were invited to participate in the training.... Read more
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The SNPA-project supported events for the 50th anniversary of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve
02.11.2018 Within the framework of the project Support for Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine, organizational and financial support was provided for the events on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, which took place in Rakhiv on 23-25 October 2018. Several events were organized during those days, in particular, the... Read more
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The first meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Project took place in Rakhiv
29.10.2018 On October 23, the first meeting of the members of the SNPA-project Advisory Committee was held in Rakhiv. The members of the committee are from different sectors – people’s deputies, scientists, environmental experts and representatives of NGOs. The main purpose of the committee is to provide expert, informational and consultative support... Read more
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Project and office assistant needed
24.09.2018 The SNPA-Project is looking for an assistant to be responsible for organizing and implementing but also overlooking all administrative activities of the project including (but not limited) to the following: • Co-support and overlook all day-to-day administrative and technical tasks of the project and the project office • Contribute to the... Read more
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The SNPA-Project hotline started to work
13.07.2018 One of the main principles of the Project is its transparency. In order to grant project’s transparency a partnership with the Transparency International Ukraine (TI-U) has been set. This cooperation provides the Project with independent supervision of procurements and also considers appeals on the legal aspect of project implementation. For... Read more
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The twentieth anniversary of the Yavorivskyi National Nature Park was celebrated by an international conference supported by the SNPA-project
06.07.2018 On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Yavorivskyi NPP establishment with the support of the SNPA-project an international scientific and practical conference took place on July 4, which was attended by the leaders of the Yavorivskyy district, delegations from the Roztochanskyy national park, Gmina Zamosc of District of Lublin... Read more
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(UA) Продовжено збір цінових пропозицій по QSM-2017-6-PA-GOR-water
08.06.2018 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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The first car was handed over to the target protected area of the SNPA-Project
25.05.2018 After a long starting period of the KfW Project „Support to Protected Areas in Ukraine“, the first car for one of the eight target parks of the project was handed over on 23rd May 2018 in Kyiv. The handover procedure was held within the frame of the 15th-anniversary celebration of the Carpathian Convention. The car, […] Read more
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(UA) Продовжено збір цінових пропозицій по QSM- 2017-7- PA- SYN-cameras
16.05.2018 Sorry, this entry is only available in Ukrainian. Read more
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Ecological sound architecture for Carpathian protected areas
20.04.2018 The SNPA Project is moving on with preparing its larger tenders and one important element of the project is the renovation and upgrade of some of the administrative and rangers buildings and houses for the parks which are supported by the project. It is an aim of the project (and this approach is also supported […] Read more
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A communication strategy is being developed for protected areas
08.03.2018 On March 2, representatives from the protected areas, which are supported by the SNPA project, and experts from the SNPA project team worked on the development and finalization of a communication strategy for protected areas in Ukraine. The focus of many objectives and first activities of this strategy are the eight target protected areas of... Read more
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On the World Wetlands Day, a Memorandum of cooperation was signed, so the protected areas could directly receive international assistance
02.02.2018 On February 2, a Memorandum of understanding and cooperation between the parties to the Project “Support to Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine” was signed, according to which, the target protected areas will be able to directly obtain the international assistance, previously allocated by the German government in the amount of 14 million... Read more
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Modern management plans for the project protected areas are under development
28.12.2017 On December 20-21, in the framework of the SNPA-project, a workshop “Formation of a modern management plan (“proekt orhanizatsii terytorii”) of a protected area (PA)” was held in Lviv. The meeting was attended by international and national experts, the representative of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources working in the sphere of... Read more
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International conference to celebrate ten years of UNESCO World Heritage status
30.09.2017 From 26th to 29th September 2017, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the inclusion of the Carpathian primeval beech primeval forests in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, an international conference was held in of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. About 120 people participated in the conference entitled “Primeval Beech Forests of... Read more
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First steps undertaken for the renovation of Project’s protected areas houses and ranger posts
01.09.2017 A couple of days ago the first visit of architect Jan Hülsemann to four of the eight target protected areas of the project “Support to Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine” was completed. Jan Hülsemann has worked in the Carpathians for over 10 years, has experience in working for protected areas and recently completed the building […] Read more
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Representatives of the target protected areas and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine participated in a training at the European Parks Academy
04.08.2017 Four participants from the Ukrainian protected areas sector attended the European Parks Academy (Klagenfurt, Austria) training, which took place from 18th to 29th July 2017. The participation of two representatives from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MENR) and two from the project’s eight target protected areas (PAs)... Read more
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The deadline for the submission of price proposals for the development of corporate design for protected areas has been extended until August 7, 2017
25.07.2017 Please note that the deadline for the submission of price proposals for the development of corporate design for protected areas (RBS No. QSM-2017-5-NAT-CD) has been extended until August 7, 2017 (17:00 GMT + 3). You can familiarize yourself with the terms of participation and necessary documentation for filling in following the... Read more
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Carpathian project sites receive UNESCO world heritage status
12.07.2017 Two of the eight target protected areas of the SNPA project were inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List on 6th July 2017. During the ongoing annual session of the World Heritage Committee, 63 ancient and primeval beech forests in 10 European countries were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List to form the serial property […] Read more
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The first quick start measures of the Project have been announced
06.07.2017 The comprehensive preparatory period of the Project was successfully completed within the first year of its operation. All work concerning the registration of the project and the implementation team, the recruitment of the main personnel, development of necessary rules and documents are completed and now the Project has entered its active... Read more
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Competition on the selection of two Ukrainian Protected Areas staff for training at the European Parks Academy (Klagenfurt, Austria, July, 2017)
23.06.2017 The project “Support to Nature Protection in Ukraine – SNPA” promotes the conservation of the country’s outstanding natural richness with a strong focus towards the Carpathian Mountains, hosting large tracts of natural landscapes including primeval forests and making it a stronghold for many rare European plant and animal species.... Read more
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CBR cooperation with local communities gains unprecedented momentum in the model of Carpathian Biosphere Reserve
06.06.2017 This was announced during the session of the Coordination Council of the CBR on May 24, which was attended by 40 people – representatives of governmental institutions, state forestry enterprises and public organizations. As a Deputy Head of Scientific-Research and Sustainable Development Department Vasyl Pokynchereda notified, the... Read more
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The project team visited a number of protected areas that are covered by the project
17.02.2017 A Consultant team visited five protected areas that are covered by the Project this week in order to get more acquainted with the parks activities and their teams, and also to discuss the needs of the areas. In particular, the team met representatives of the Gorgany Nature Reserve, Carpathian National Nature Park, Carpathian Biosphere Reserve,... Read more
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An international expert has been involved in developing the procurement documents
28.01.2017 From 23 to 28 January 2017, an international expert in finance and procurement management Klaus Mittmann came to work on developing and improving documentation and processes for procurement purposes in the project frame. After the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine had approved the Inception report, including the work plan and... Read more
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Project to support protected areas in Ukraine: Inception Report presented to Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
12.10.2016 On Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th October 2016, the inception report of the „Project to support protected areas in Ukraine“ was presented and discussed at the premises of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine. In a Technical Meeting on the first day, the group of consultants who are implementing the project on […] Read more
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The implementation of the project “Support to Nature Protected Areas in Ukraine” has officially begun
18.05.2016 On May 17 2016, at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MENR), a joint kick-off meeting between the parties of the Ukrainian-German project on the conservation of natural resources of Ukraine was held. The project is conducted within the framework of the German Financial Cooperation and financed by KfW Development Bank in... Read more
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