ECRAN Expert mission on Natura 2000 network assessment in Pristina
Date: 23-24.08.2016
Place: Pristina, Kosovo*
Organizer: ECRAN Secretariat with EC TAIEX Unit
The first visit to Kosovo* took place in June 2014. In the subsequent period Kosovo* representatives
provided ECRAN with requested materials and information which enabled TAIEX expert, Mr. Hošek,
to prepare the overview of missing detailed information that could only be obtained through
interviews of particular persons in charge of different aspects of nature protection and conservation
in Kosovo*.
The second visit took place in February 2015 aiming to discuss the first rough assessment based on
documents provided by the beneficiary for Kosovo*. Information obtained at the mission allowed to
carry out preliminary assessment and develop the set of specific recommendations supporting
Natura 2000 designation in Kosovo*. The assessment was also commented by the beneficiary and
updated.
The third mission in September 2015 aimed at presentation of the advanced draft assessment and
discussing preliminary results and recommendations with the beneficiary, i.e., to discuss information
gaps in the draft and suitability of the recommendations not only with the beneficiary but also with
the other stakeholders. Final assessment resulting from the third mission was submitted to the
beneficiary only via email. However, the beneficiary expressed their wish to have the outcomes of
the assessment presented by their author and to have the possibility to discuss the whole issue.
General Objective
It was agreed that by means of interviews, questionnaires, studying of appropriate references and
additional email correspondence an evaluation of how far are particular ECRAN countries from the
target (Natura 2000 proposal ready for submission) would be undertaken with specification of main
shortages or bottle necks.
The aim of the fourth mission to Kosovo* is to present to the beneficiary and other relevant bodies
final results with a special focus on recommendations. Beneficiary in Kosovo* is really interested in
having as much as possible of its staff informed about the state of Natura 2000 readiness because
they want immediately use the assessment for writing project applications and for further
negotiations with the EC.
Expected Results of the workshop
The expected results are:
Presentation of the final version of the assessment attended by representatives of the beneficiary
as well as other relevant stakeholders in the Natura 2000 implementation process in the country.
Presentation will be followed by in-depth discussion.
* this designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
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