Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania
Budget
€324,420
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
3
0.85 FTE
EU Grants
€167,984
Mission & Goals
The Institute of Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA) is a Non-Governmental and non-profitable organization (NGO), established in July 2000, and registered as a charity by the District Court of Tirana in 16 July 2004, decision nr. 1087. INCA’s main goal is to work on establishing environmental safeguards, conservation of the natural treasures and support to sustainable rural development in the country. INCA activities aim to facilitate and help the professional capacity building of nature conservation practitioners through continuous training and participatory approach on issues related mainly with protection of flora and fauna, the assessment of biodiversity and the management of protected areas. INCA is also involved in raising awareness of the public and policy and decision makers. From 2012 INCA is leading the first network of NGOs related to the nature protection including 15 local NGOs. INCA is a member of IUCN, MedPAN, MAW and other regional forums (BioNET).
EU Legislative Interests
Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 30th, 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (Assessing progres of Albania on the approximation and implementation of this directive). Council Directive 92/43/EEC of May 21st, 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora (Assessing the progres of Albania on the approximation and implementation of this directive).
Communication Activities
As part of the Green27+ coalition, the Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania has contributed to the development and publication (April 2021) of the first "Alternative perspective on the environmental progress - Albania's accession negotiations with European Union on Chapter 27", covering issues related to the approximation and implementation level of EU directives and regulations on Nature protection subchapter. Occasionally, the organization is invited to participate in meetings with representatives of EU institutions. INCA is following the negotiation process on Chapter 27: Environment and Climate Change
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
International Union For Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Mediterranean Network of Protected Areas Managers (MedPAN) Western Balkans Regional Network of organizations working on Biodiversity (BioNET) Green27+
Organisation Members
None
Additional Information
So far we have received no direct funding to cover the operational costs of the organisation, which makes it difficult to provide for sustainability of our activities in the long term.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.