The overall objective of the project is to support the sustainable development of the country via improved environmental and climate change requirements and management by enabling Government Institutions to develop, implement and enforce environmental and climate change legislation to EU standards.
30 months from 20/06/2015 to 21/12/2017
General aims
The purpose of this project is to support the Ministry of Environment of Albania in enhancing its capacity to build and implement a sound sector strategy, to implement and enforce environmental and Climate Change legislation through: Increasing effectiveness of environmental and Climate Change strategy implementation by building and implementing a sector plan, as well as transposition and implementation of priority EU environmental and Climate Change acquis; Strengthening the Environmental Inspectorate towards an effective law enforcement and prosecution service for violation of environmental requirements in all sectors under the responsibility of the Ministry; Ensuring that the Environmental Protection Agency functions effectively at both national and regional levels; Supporting public awareness (public officials and public at large) and drive behavioral changes as regards Environment and Climate Change.
CMCC Role
Develop a national Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan
Expected results
National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan that summarize and assess the existing sectorial strategies and plans in Albania for the full coordination of a national low carbon development strategy.
Activity
Analysis of the broader international and EU context ;identification of short to long-term Low-carbon targets and policy actions as identified in national sectorial strategies and plans; Assessment of synergies and potential gaps; prepare a strategy and plan on climate change for Albania.
Partners
- Grontmij