Approaches to Conservation of Protected Sites in Moldova with Regard to EU Standards

From Paper Parks to Real Protection: European and Moldovan Experts Join Forces to Safeguard Nature on Moldova's EU Path

Presentations & Speakers:

Discission Panel I: International Experience in the Protection of Naturally Protected Areas

Natura 2000 network and its unexpected side benefits - experience from the Czech Rep, Petr Roth - independent consultant, former Deputy Minister of Environment of the Czech Rep.

Examples not to follow from Natura 2000 building in various current EU Membrer States, Petr Roth - independent consultant, former Deputy Minister of Environment of the Czech Rep.

LIFE RENATA Project - Support for Improving the Emerald Network in the Rep. of Moldova, Aliona Miron - Expert, ICAS, GBNI, Alexandru Galupa, ICAS 

Mapping of Emerald Species in the Bugeac Steppe Site based on the Natura 2000 methodology (Pilot Project in the Rep. of Moldova), Elena Tofan-Dorofeev, Olga Ionita, Aliona Miron - Botanists

Example of the managment and governance system of Protected Areas in Romania, Erika Vaida-Bela - conservation specialist, founder of the ProPark Foundation for Protected Areas in Romania

Guide for developing a management plan fro Protected Areas, Erika Vaida-Bela - conservation specialist, founder of the ProPark Foundation for Protected Areas in Romania 

Advancing Conservation Standards in Moldova: Emerald Implementation and Natura 2000 Readiness, Aurel Lozan - Expert, World Bank

IUCN Green List Standard with some examples from Europe, Milica Miskovic - Expert programe de conservare, IUCN ECARO (on-line)

Discussion Panel II: Policies and Tools for Protected Areas

Improving Policy Documents for Environmental Protection in Local Communities, Gabriel Margineanu - Executive Director, AO SE "BIOTICA"

Discussion Panel III: Species Conservation and Community Involvement

The Red Book of the Republic of Moldova - New Edition: Presentation of Proposals, Ion Rosca - Director, Botanical Garden

European rangers: roles, mandates/powers, training, equipment, recognition, legal status, protection - examples from the European perspective, Michael Grossmann, ERF

International cooperation for the improvement of Moldovan rangers' competences and advocating for legalizing the ranger profession in Moldova, Maria Gurscaia, ERF, NRA

Practical Project Examples: habitat restoration, tree planting, water resource protection, trourist trails, Gabriel Margineanu - Executive Director, AO SE "BIOTICA"   

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