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2009

Prepared by NGO Green Home

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NGO GREEN HOME

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NGO GREEN HOME FOR YEAR 2009

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION

NGO Green Home was founded on the 14th February 2000 by graduated students of biology science, as a non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization1. The organization was established as the will of citizens to participate actively in protection and conservation of environment, as well as to take an active role in the civil society development through protection of biodiversity and realization of the sustainable development concept in Montenegro. The goal of the organization is environmental preservation and protection, biodiversity conservation and implementation of sustainable development principles. Green Home is dedicated to the environmental protection and environmental improvements which will strengthen sustainable future and lead towards social and economic improvements of the social communities at national level. In order to achieve this, Green Home is committed to work with different range of stakeholders in order to foster cooperation and joint work for the purpose of achieving sustainable future and strong worldwide recognition of Montenegro as Ecological State! Range of Activities: Our work is divided into four programmes:

• Education and Capacity Building • Public Advocacy • Energy • Environment

Cooperation/Membership We consider cooperation as necessary tool for development processes. Therefore, we maintain partnerships with different stakeholders, being aware of the importance of every single pillar: local communities, authorities, other organizations and individuals at national and international level. Cooperation/Membership at International Level

The Network for Creation and Implementation of Mediterranean Strategy of Sustainable Development (MSSD)

The network of ecological NGOs in South-Eastern Europe – regional level (SEEEN)

International Office for Waters, Paris, France

1 NGO Green Home has been registered under the number 635 in the registry of non-government organizations with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Montenegro (no.021747/2000) since 22nd March 2000.


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Coalition for Tara River Protection (environmental network of NGOs from Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina )

Conserving the Biological Diversity of South-Western Balkans: Trans boundary Nature Conservation in the landscape of Durmitor Massif – Tara River – Prokletije Mountains (Montenegro and Albania), WWF Mediterranean Programme Office (WWF MedPO)

Balkan Peace Park Project – Network on creating a trans-national, cross-border park in the mountain areas of Prokletije

Cooperation/Membership at National Level:

National Council for Sustainable Development of Montenegro Agency for Environmental Protection (MoU signed) Member of Board for energy efficiency and environmental protection, Chamber

of economy of Montenegro Ministry of Economy, official partner in “Energy Efficiency year” University of Montenegro, Faculty of Sciences (MoU signed) Institute for Nature Protection and Ministry for environmental protection

(Natura 2000 project) Green resource centre, environmental NGOs network in Montenegro Forum of environmental NGOs for sustainable development Municipality of Mojkovac (MoU signed) Media (all printed and broadcast media in Montenegro)

Regional and EU Partnerships:

NGO Green Action, Zagreb, Croatia NGO ECAT, Tirana, Albania NGO Young Researchers of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia NGO 4x4x4 Balkan Bridges, Skopje, FYI Macedonia NGO Eco-Team, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Environmental Ambassadors, Belgrade, Serbia BELLS Movement, regional network; Green Home is a member of this regional

environmental movement, and the BELLS movement steering committee along with representatives of institutions dealing with environmental NGOs, business sector, media, municipalities, public institutions

Green Max, Warszawa, Poland European Commission, Brussels, Belgium (Participation at Campaign "European

Weak of Sustainable Energy") WWF Mediterranean Programme Office (WWF MedPO), Rome, Italy


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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS REALISED IN THE SCOPE OF PROGRAMMES

Education and Capacity Development Programme Prepared by Natasa Kovacevic, Coordinator of Education and Capacity Development Programme Contact: [email protected] 1.1. From Waste to Flower - recycling and Waste Separation in Elementary Schools PROJECT DURATION

May 2009 – December 2009

DONOR

Regional Environmental Centre, Country Office Podgorica

APPROVED FUNDS

9,000.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Contribution to the environmental protection through improved education services and introduction of waste separation in five Elementary Schools in Podgorica Municipality, in Montenegro.

IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Introduction and

implementation of practice on waste separation in five Elementary schools in Podgorica: Pavle Rovinski, Oktoih, Sutjeska, 29. Novembar, Marko Miljanov.

• Updating the Guide on waste separation and recycling (produced in 2007) and printing it In Albanian language including also promotional brochures and

Workshop with teachers in school, Podgorica, October 2009


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posters. • More than 45 teachers of primary schools and kinder gardens were educated

and trained on how to use the guide as part of the regular curricula. • Positive experiences on setting up the practice of waste separation and waste

recycling shared to the beneficiaries by NGO Green Action from Zagreb • Around 120 classes/lessons were held on the recycling and waste separation

topic in the schools • 700 schoolchildren improved their knowledge and understanding of recycling

and waste separation and participated in waste separation activities (organized in the schools) in 2009;

• Integration of the minorities through joint cleaning activities, TV shows participation, humanitarian actions etc.

The project was supported by SIDA within the SECTOR programme of REC CO Podgorica. 1.2. Organizational Plan Development PROJECT DURATION

May 2009 – November 2009

DONOR

Regional Environmental Centre, Country Office Podgorica

APPROVED FUNDS

5,000.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Improving organizational viability through creation of the Organizational Development Plan IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Organized self assessment workshop; • Definition of Green Home Organizational Development Plan (ODP), in the team

formed by five people from NGO Green Home, including Milada Blagojevic, the external advisor on ODP;

• Developed detailed five – years strategy document which also included several additional rulebooks:

o Rulebook on work of employees

o Rulebook on engagement of volunteers and coordination of volunteers

o Rulebook on honorarium fees o Dress Code of the Organization

• Organized special training for Green Training on effective management, Podgorica, September 2009


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Home staff and volunteers on Improving Management Techniques, presented by Mr. Joerg Lohmann, CIM advisor (GTZ) and Bruno Motik and Drazen Simlesa from NGO ZMAG (Zagreb, Croatia).

The project was supported by SIDA within the SECTOR programme of REC CO Montenegro. 1.3. Sustainable Air Quality Related to Traffic in Tirana, Albania and Podgorica, Montenegro PROJECT DURATION

September 2008 –March 2010

DONOR

Regional Environmental Centre, Budapest

APPROVED FUNDS

12,960.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Promoting sustainable development principles and strengthening the capacities for development of integrated transport strategy and engagement on activities which will lead towards strengthening public awareness and change of behavior of people towards their choices of mobility for a cleaner air in the city. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Organized training for 20 representatives of the local self-government for the purpose of possible creation of the integrated strategy for sustainable traffic development in Podgorica

• Created educational and promo material used during the activities of public awareness increase

• Four workshops held to present traffic rules and teach pupils how to use bikes and behave in traffic

• Organized the street event “The Bike for Clean Air” within the international Bike Tour (BT "Feel the heat", 7th July – 28th August, 2009) part of the international bike campaign for a healthy environment.

The project was implemented in cooperation with ECAT from Albania and supported by SIDA within the SECTOR programme of REC Budapest.

Training workshop, Podgorica, May 2009.


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1.4. Serbia, Montenegro and Natura 2000: Strengthening capacities of Government and civil sector to adapt to EU Nature Protection Aquis PROJECT DURATION

January 2009 – December 2011

DONOR

Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs through WWF Norway

APPROVED FUNDS

24,396.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Supporting the capacity building and activities of national NGOs in preparation and implementation of Natura 2000 programme in Montenegro. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Organized training on basic terms of the EU institutions and EU legislation related to the environmental protection, importance of Natura 2000 network and its process of establishment, the role of NGOs in preparation and implementation of Natura 2000 etc.

• Created the website www.greenhome.co.me/natura 2000/ which sets up the main info on Natura 2000 and basic fact sheets.

• Created the internet e-mail list [email protected] for information exchange

• Green Home gathered 33 members of environmental NGOs during project implementation.

• Successful submission of the project for supporting network activities for the period of two years (IPA 2008).

• This project achieved several successful results recognized in the project team and wider:

o Dragisnica Forest campaign carried out in collaboration with local community – forest cutting is stopped temporarily and promoted initiative for protection of the forest through creation of a feasibility study for the highest level of protection for the area (improving NP Durmitor borders);

Training ABC on Natura 2000, Ulcinj, November 2009


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o Successful financing strategy for the period of two years achieved - successful submission of the project for supporting Natura 2000 activities and approval from the European Commission for the next two years;

o Successful application for NGO Environmental Forum membership – established communication channels between local and regional environmental NGOs, EU administration, state authorities and Ministerial level (RENA).

The project was implemented in cooperation with Young Researchers of Serbia and WWF, supported by Norwegian Ministry for foreign affairs through WWF Norway. 1.5. Capacity building and networking of environmental NGOs PROJECT DURATION

January 2009 – December 2009

DONOR

European Commission

APPROVED FUNDS

16,415.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Assuring involvement of broad environmental NGOs to implement and monitor Natura 2000 process and prepare base (networking, project management and communication) for carrying out its role and adaptation of EU nature protection standards. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Developed three training modules for capacity building and networking environmental NGOs

• Organized Exchange visit on Communication, Membership Development and Financial administration – held in Rome from 16th to 19th February, 2009 for 6 representatives from Green Home and Young Researchers of Serbia in order to provide experiences from World Wide Found in functioning and organizing complex NGO system and membership

• Organized training on Design and Management of Environmental Projects, developed and facilitated by WWF-Across the

Training on Project cycle management, Fruska Gora, 2009


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Water program with participation of 20 environmental NGOs from Serbia and Montenegro

• Training for 20 environmental NGOs in Serbia and Montenegro to design, manage and fundraise for environmental projects

• 20 environmental NGOs in Serbia and Montenegro learned the basics of the project cycle management and how to develop projects and presented funding opportunities

• Development of 10 project concepts by NGOs trained for conservation and sustainable natural-resource management

• Sharing positive experiences and lessons learned on creating effective NGO network and its mobilizing

• Organized training on Effective Communication, Campaigning and Media on improving the skill level of participants to develop an effective media strategy and acquire the skills to design a successful campaign or similar events

• Created and distributed three Bulletins to the Green Resource Centre members, environmental NGOs and relevant actors in order to strengthen the network, improve collaboration and inform on activities related to the capacity building work and related issues

The project was implemented in cooperation with Young Researchers of Serbia and WWF and supported by European Commission, within the programme Civil Society Facility. 1.6. Green Energy – Education on rational usage and consumption of energy in schools PROJECT DURATION

November 2008 – October 2009

DONOR

World Wide Fund for Nature

APPROVED FUNDS

9,000.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Education of school children about necessity of rational usage and consumption of energy and creation of positive, rational relationship towards usage and consumption of energy. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Organized training for teachers in order to understand better differences between renewable Workshop in school, Podgorica, April 2009


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and unrenewable energy resources and rational usage towards saving energy and energy efficiency.

• Created and printed educational brochures and posters, made from the best literal and art works from students competition “Small bulbs save the energy”.

• Organized 22 workshops in three schools including: 10 workshops for the 1st grade students and 12 workshops for the 4th grade students.

• Realized membership of Green Home in the Year of Energy Efficiency in Montenegro (Campaign developed by Ministry of Economical Development and GTZ in Montenegro, as a main partner)

• Successful procedure of application for the Campaign EUSEW – Sustainable Energy Week 2009 (EUSEW 2009 http://www.eusew.eu/ ).

The project was supported by WWF MedPO, Across the Water small grants programme. 1.7. Organizing Earth Hour campaign PROJECT DURATION

January 2009 – April 2009

DONOR

World Wide Fund for Nature

APPROVED FUNDS

1,066.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Promoting needs on rational usage of energy and fight against climate changes


• Organized shutting down the lights on the Union Bridge in Podgorica for one hour bringing more than 200 people at the place

• Organized music concert of the local band “Krug”

• Created and distributed leaflets before and at the event with the message on campaign Earth Hour and specially developed part (for Montenegro) on energy savings.

• Documentary 10 minutes film was prepared and broadcasted on all televisions including advertisements for the event

Earth Hour event in Podgorica, March 2009


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The initiative was implemented within the support of WWF Med PO, Communiucation unit. 1.8. Sustainable Policies of rural development: Mechanisms against impact of the global crises PROJECT DURATION

May 2009 – July 2009

DONOR

Foundation Open Society Institute

APPROVED FUNDS

425.70 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Promotion of rural development in order to impact the global crises. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Green Home participated at the round table in Tirana, Albania and presented the issue: “Sustainability of organic agriculture“ to the representatives of the local self-government, NGOs, farmers and other stakeholders

• Green Home organized round table “Ecological aspects and usage of pesticides” in Montenegro for volunteers and Green Home staff in order to present the differences between artificial and organic farming

The project was supported by Foundation Open Society Institute – Office Montenegro (FOSI-ROM), East – East programme.

Round table, Podgorica, November, 2009


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Policy and advocacy programme Prepared by Darko Pajovic, executive director of NGO Green Home Contact: [email protected]

2.1. Regional project REA - Regional Environmental Advocacy: Action and Cohesion in Western Balkans

PROJECT DURATION

March 2009 – March 2011

DONOR

Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands through NGO Environmental Ambassadors

APPROVED FUNDS

40,931.73 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT:

The aim of „REA“ project is to organize synchronized regional campaign in two years, trough exchange of experience, knowledge and mobilizing all major players including citizens, in order to join strengths and influence decision makers to put environmental issues as political priority.


• Established National Coalition • Carried out Research in five cities in Montenegro on the environmental issues

between different target groups • Prepared agenda and the list of priorities for critical environmental issues in

Montenegro • Prepared agenda for implementation of initiatives on the series of Advocacy

Meetings and Round tables • Street activities prior to COP 15 in

Copenhagen (meeting on climate changes) • Lectures about environmental protection in

schools

This comprehensive project started at the end of February 2009 at the first meeting of 8 representatives from non-governmental sector, as regional partners in the project: „Co-Plan“ (Tirana), „Center for Ecology i Energy“ (Tuzla), „Advocacy

Second meeting of National Bells Coalition, Podgorica, December 2009

Sreet action, Climate changes, Podgorica, December 2009


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Training and Resource Center“ (Pristina), „Macedonian Green Center“ and „4x4x4 Balkan Bridges“ (Skopje), „Green Home“ (Podgorica), „Center for modern skills“ (Belgrade) and „Environmental Ambassadors“ from Belgrade, as regional coordinator.

2.2 Establishing and Facilitating the Regional Green Lobby Group (RGLG)

PROJECT DURATION

January 2009 - November 2009

DONOR

Balkan Trust for Democracy through NGO 4x4x4 Balkan bridges

APPROVED FUNDS

13,585.00 USD

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT The Project was initiated for the purpose of establishing, strengthening and building capacity of the Regional Green Lobby Group and good cooperation between members of Parliaments of three Balkan countries (Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro).

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

• To establish, strengthen and build capacity of the Regional Green Lobby Group and facilitate good cooperation between members of Parliaments of three Balkan countries (Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro).

• To share experience and establish informal regional network of CSOs from Western Balkan Countries that will take lead in enhancing established “green” core groups of MPs in their national Parliaments IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES

• Established Montenegrin Green Parliamentary Group from members of parties: Movement for Changes, Socialist People’s Party of Montenegro, Democratic Party of Socialists, New Serbian Democracy, Socialist

First meeting in Podgorica, May 2009

Regional conference in Struga, FYR Macedonia, June 2009


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Democratic Party, The Croatian Civic Initiative • Regional conferences and exchange visits of members of Parliaments from

Western Balkan countries • Publications and brochures on Sustainable Urban Development

Project was implemented in cooperation with 4x4x4 Balkan bridges from Skopje and 4x4x4 Balkan bridges from Tirana and supported by Balkan Trust for Democracy. 2.3. SSI Speaker Program on Environment in Montenegro

PROJECT DURATION

May 2009

DONOR

U.S. Department of State through U.S. Embassy in Montenegro

APPROVED FUNDS

1,638.00 USD

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT The aim of the Speaker Program was to provide information exchange in the field of environment in the USA and Montenegro as well as to transfer knowledge and best practices from the USA experience to Montenegrin institutions and NGOs in the field of nature management. The Speaker was Mr. Chris Weiss representative of Friends of the Earth, one of the leading environmental NGOs from the USA. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Visit and presentation of Friends of the Earth and their activities to NGO Green Home

• Round table discussion for representatives of NGOs from Montenegro

• Meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection

• Meeting with representive of the Office for Sustainable Development

• Interviews for media from Montenegro • Visit and presentation to P.E. National

Park Skadar Lake • Public Lecture organized in the American Corner

The Program was supported by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro.

Lecture in American corner, Podgorica, May 2009


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Energy programme Prepared by Sanja Svrkota, Energy Programme Coordinator Contact: [email protected] 3.1. West Balkans energy efficiency opportunities

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Identification of energy efficiency potentials and investments in the field of energy efficiency in the West Balkan Countries (Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia), through research of energy markets in these countries. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Training on how to carry out interviews • Collecting information through interviews with all eminent Banks, Government,

Vendors, Suppliers, Small and Medium Enterprises in Montenegro The project was implemented in cooperation with NGO Ekotim (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Mr. Antony Karzen from Croatia and was supported by European Investment Bank through Green Max, Poland. 3.2. HEEL and HILP Program Opportunity bank PROJECT DURATION

January 2009 – July 2009

DONOR

European found for South East Europe (EFSE) through Green Max, Poland

APPROVED FUNDS

14,000.00 EUR

PROJECT DURATION

December 2008 – January 2009

DONOR

European Investment Bank through Green Max, Poland

APPROVED FUNDS

2,800.00 EUR


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• Assessing the energy savings, as a result of investments in energy efficiency systems for heating and insulation improvements of residential space through use of investment loans.


• Preparing a questionnaire for clients of Opportunity Bank in Montenegro, users of credits for energy efficiency for households.

• Sending questionnaires to the bank’s customers. • Collecting the necessary information and inserting such information into

software provided by Green Max. The project was implemented in cooperation with Opportunity Bank, offices in Podgorica and was funded by European Fund for South East Europe (EFSE) through Green Max, Poland. 3.3. Strengthening the capacity of local governments for implementation of energy efficiency concept PROJECT DURATION

November 2008 – May 2009

DONOR


APPROVED FUNDS

15,226.10 EUR


• To improve capacity building of municipalities: Tivat, Bar and Herceg Novi in the field of energy efficiency, using renewable energy sources and implementation of the EU standards.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

• To increase the knowledge and information of local self-government on the EU directives in the field of energy efficiency and „green energy”.

• Raising the awareness of local self-government in the field of energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources, as well as opportunities for implementation of good practices.

Training, Ulcinj, April 2009


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• Strengthening cooperation between municipalities, NGOs and business sector in the field of renewable sources and energy efficiency.


• Press conference • Training: EU directives and standards in

the field of energy for representatives of local self government

• Training: The way of achieving the EU standards and good practices from the region for representatives of local self government

• Round table:” Opportunities for implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy in local communities”

• Preparing, printing and distributing promo materials (brochure “Change habits, live energy efficiency”).

The project was implemented in cooperation with municipalities: Herceg Novi, Bar and Tivat, and was supported by Foundation Open Society Institute (FOSI ROM) Montenegro. 3.4. Regional Conference “Energy, energy efficiency and environment” PROJECT DURATION

April – October 2009.

DONOR


APPROVED FUNDS

13,390.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Encouraging the efficient usage of energy and promoting renewable energy resources between countries in the region (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro), using already established and strengthened cooperation between representatives of the civil society in Montenegro and Croatia. IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES:

• Preparing, printing and distributing promo materials (brochure “Guidance about solar energy”)

• Round table: “Energy, energy efficiency and environment”. • Workshop for NGOs

Round table, Tivat, April 2009


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The project was supported by Foundation Open Society Institute – Office Montenegro, (FOSI ROM), East East program.

3.5. Involvement of Civil Society in implementation of Energy Efficiency Strategy in Montenegro

PROJECT DURATION

November 2008 – October 2009

DONOR

Balkan Trust for Democracy

APPROVED FUNDS

25.000.00 USD

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: The aim of this project is to support engagement of Civil society organizations in the process of implementation of Energy Efficiency Strategy and the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

• Raising capacities of Local NGOs for monitoring and implementation of Energy Efficiency Strategy, as well as presentation of requirements of the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment with special focus on implementation of energy projects.

• Presentation of the main components of Energy Efficiency Strategy and the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment for local self governments

Regional conference, Podgorica, October 2009


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• Presentation of the best practices on utilization of alternative energy sources.


• Training workshops for NGOs on implementation of Energy Efficiency Strategy and the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment.

• Training workshops for representatives of local self-government whose main component is presentation of the Energy Efficiency Strategy and the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment.

• Training workshop for representatives of companies whereas the best practices in the field of Energy Efficiency were presented.

• Preparation, publishing and distribution of leaflets on the Law on Impact Assessment in order to raise awareness among local stakeholders (Local Communities, citizens, self-governments) on importance of participation process. Supporting material was prepared in both Montenegrin and

Albanian languages • Preparation and distribution of leaflets with main components of the Strategy,

best practices on energy efficiency and alternative energy sources. Leaflets were prepared in both Montenegrin and Albanian languages

The project was implemented in cooperation with members of Green Resource Center (informal network 27 NGOs) and was supported by Balkan Trust for Democracy.

Law on Environmental Impact Assessment Brochure


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Environmental Programme Prepared by Jelena Marojevic, coordinator of Environmental Programme Contact: [email protected]

4.1. Sharing Waters Project _ Skadar Lake component_II phase

PROJECT DURATION

April 2007- August 2010

DONOR

MAVA Foundation trough WWFMedPO

APPROVED FUNDS

33,298.00 EUR


The aim of the project is to strengthen integral management of the Skadar Lake Basin in both Montenegro and Albania, and to address the most urgent threats arising from water infrastructures (dams, water regulations, drainage) that might have an impact on the lake biodiversity through:

• Involvement of stakeholders in decision making process on both sides of the lake;

• Ensuring that biodiversity and full economic impact are considered when planning new and operating existing water-control structures on the Moraca and Drim Rivers (using Integrated River Basin Management approach);

• Capacity building of the of civil society in both Albania and Montenegro in order to be engaged in discussions and decision making regarding

management of the lake .


• Forming an independent Environmental Group – based on wide platform of non-governmental, non-profit and politically independent environmental organizations for the purpose of

Press conference in Podgorica, July 2009

Skadar Lake bird watching, June 2009


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taking part in decision making processes and encouraging cooperation with the line ministries;

• Technical analysis of possible impacts on the lake arising from construction of dams, promoting natural and cultural resources of the Skadar Lake and ensuring support of as many citizens as possible for preserving waters of the Skadar Lake.;

• Capacity building of a number of environmental group members to improve their understanding of the importance of the integrated approach to water management and to develop necessary skills to act to achieve objectives set up by the environmental group.

The project was implemented in cooperation with WWF MedPo, Italy and Euronatur, Germany and it was founded by MAVA foundation.

4.2. With cooperation towards protection of the Cijevna River Basin

PROJECT DURATION

May 2009 – December 2009

DONOR


APPROVED FUNDS

13,963.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: The main goal of this project was to increase the capacity of local self-governments and local communities in the Cijevna River Basin in order to recognize problems in functioning and cooperation in the field of protection and preservation of environment as well as to take actions for their overcoming. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

• Education of local self-government and local community in order to enhance work and cooperation with citizens in the field of preservation and sustainable economic use of the Cijevna river canyon region;

• The campaign designed to outline the needs for protection of the Cijevna River Basin, as well as to promote the landscape and its biological and ecological values.


• Public discussion with local community • Workshop with local self government • Preparation and distribution of promo materials (brochures, leaflets and

postcards) • Regional conference on the Cijevna protection


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• Launched initiative for proclamation of the Cijevna River as protected area/Monument of Nature

The project was implemented in cooperation with the Municipality of Tuzi and it was supported by FOSI ROM Podgorica.

4.3. Organizing urban part of Municipality Pluzine: for Prettier Face of Our Town PROJECT DURATION

February 2009 – August 2009

DONOR

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Montenegro

APPROVED FUNDS

10,950.00 EUR

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT: Improving a living space for citizens of Pluzine Municipality and creating the model of cooperation between NGOs, citizens and local-self government in attempt to raise awareness of local population on possibilities of quality improvement of their life and utilization of tourism potentials. Achievement of the project objectives gave a support to implementation of DUP (Detailed Urban Plan) and the Law on Spatial Planning, as well as involvement of citizens in carrying out local plans and legal framework for the purpose of improving better look of the town’s environment and bringing up awareness on responsibility of citizens proper for environment.

Regional conference: “Values and importance of the Cijevna River”, Podgorica, December

Action on organizing the green space, Pluzine, May 2009


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• Field visits and meetings with Local self government of Municipality Pluzine and Tourism Organization of Pluzine for the purpose of establishing cooperation and agreement on realization of activities;

• Designing and printing promotional and informative materials for Tourism Organization which was promoted during summer season as a good tool for spreading information among tourists;

• Activities on organizing the green space in cooperation with the local self-government on several green locations in Pluzine;

• Sightseeing spots were built in two locations • Activities on cleaning urban part of Pluzine in cooperation with self government,

TO Pluzine, tourist agencies, elementary school and citizens.

The project was implemented in cooperation with Pluzine Municipality and Tourism Organization of Pluzine, and it was supported by UNDP – Podgorica.

Sightseeing spots near Pluzine, August 2009


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DONORS IN 2009

Fondation Open Society Institute (FOSI ROM), Montenegro Balkan Trust for Democracy through NGO 4X4X4 Balkan Bridges, FYR

Macedonia European Investment Bank (EIB) through Green Max, Poland Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) Regional Environmental Center (REC), Montenegro country office Regional Environmental Center (REC), Regional office Budapest World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) European Commission (EC) MAVA Foundation trough World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands through NGO Environmental

Ambassadors, Serbia United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Montenegro

PROJECT PARTNERS IN 2009

4X4X4 Balkan Bridges, FYR Macedonia Green Max, Poland World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Environmental Ambassadors, Serbia Young Researches of Serbia ECAT, Albania Opportunity bank, Montenegro NGO ZMAG, Croatia NGO Eco team, Bosna and Hercegovina

PUBLICATIONS IN 2009

Environmental risk assessment of dams on the Moraca: Ornithofauna of the Moraca river canyon and the Skadar Lake, prepared in the scope of Sharing Waters Project

Environmental risk assessment of dams on the Moraca: fish fauna of the Moraca river canyon and the Skadar Lake, prepared in the scope of Sharing Waters Project


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Study of the Water Regime of the Moraca River and the Skadar Lake,

prepared in the scope of Sharing Waters Project Sustainable Urban Development in Montenegro through legal

framework, prepared in the scope of Establishing and Facilitating the Regional Green Lobby Group (RGLG)

CONTACT DETAILS Name of the organization: NGO Green Home Address: Radosava Burica 31, 81 000 Podgorica, Montenegro Phone: +382 20 609 375, Fax: +382 20 609 376 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.greenhome.co.me


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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2009

BALANCE SHEET taken from Final Financial Report for 2009i

Assets t0 (In euro)

1.Subscribed capital unpaid 2. Fixed assets (2.1+2.2+2.3) 27.670 2.1 Intangible fixed assets 2.909 2.2 Tangible fixed assets 24.761 2.3 Financial assets 3. Current assets (3.1+3.21+3.22+3.3+3.4)

151.952

3.1 Stocks 3.2.1 Debtors due after one year 3.2.2 Debtors due within one years 3.3 Cash at bank and in hand 151.952 3.4 Other current assets Total assets (1+2+3) 179.622

Liabilities t0 (in euro)

4. Capital and reserves (4.1+4.2+4.3+4.4)

0

4.1 Subcribed capital 4.2 Reserves 4.3. Profit and loss brought forward 4.4. Profit and loss for the financial year

5. Creditors (5.11+5.12+5.21+5.22)

179.622

5.1.1 Long term non-bank debt 5.1.2 Long term bank debt 5.2.1 Short term non-bank debt 138 5.2.2 Short term bank debt 179.484 Total liabilities (4+5) 179.622

i Final financial report approved by Department of Public Revenues of Montenegro.

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