Twinning Light Strengthening the expert knowledge and technical capacity of all relevant institutions for Ecological Network Impact Assessment (CRO-ENIA)
Short nameStrengthening expert knowledge and technical capacity for Ecological Network Impact AssessmentCountriesCroatiaName of client, beneficiaryCroatian Agency for Environment and Nature (CAEN)Origin of fundingCroatian Agency for Environment and Nature (CAEN)Project start2015-06-01Project end2016-02-01Short description
The Habitats Directive aims to maintain or restore a favourable conservation status of natural habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest. Any plans or projects that might have a harmful effect on Natura 2000 sites have to undergo an appropriate assessment to identify any impacts on these sites. The project supported Croatian institutions in conducting expert work related to Ecological Network Impact Assessment (ENIA).
The objective of this project was to improve environmental and nature protection through strengthened capacity for implementation of the EU acquis in the field of Habitats and Birds Directives.
Results
- Capacity in conducting ENIA procedure enhanced through trainings via regional workshops, on the job training and training of trainers.
- Implementation capacities of all project beneficiaries enhanced
- Beneficiaries acquainted with a new knowledge on EU best practice
Services provided
- Overall coordination of the project
- Analysis of national and country level expert documentation and identification of areas for improvement
- Development of a national Technical Manual for ENIA
- Production of white papers for selected types of projects
- Providing expertise in the field of EU Nature legislation
- Organisation and implementation of training seminars, practical training sessions and stakeholder meetings
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