A workshop about the beginning of the EU Project “NATURA 2000 – Tryezë pune për fillimin e Projektit të BE “NATURA 2000″

Ministry of Environment and Spatial Plannin of Kosovo organized a workshop in Prishtina, Ismail Hetemaj head of Nature Protection Division from the mentioned above Ministry, was the coorganizer of the workshop, with the help of TAIEX. There were two experts from the EU, Sissi Samec, Consultant Environment & Development and Ludomila Popova, Consultant: Environmental Law and Management. There were participants from different departments and NGO-s such as, environment, University and Finch the organization for protection of birds and animals.
What is Natura 2000?
In May 1992 European Union governments adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe. This legislation is called the Habitats Directive and complements the Birds Directive adopted in 1979. At the heart of both these Directives is the creation of a network of sites called Natura 2000. The Birds Directive requires the establishment of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds. The Habitats Directive similarly requires Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) to be designated for other species, and for habitats. Together, SPAs and SACs make up the Natura 2000 series. All EU Member States contribute to the network of sites in a Europe-wide partnership from the Canaries to Crete and from Sicily to Finnish Lapland.
Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are classified under the Birds Directive to help protect and manage areas which are important for rare and vulnerable birds because they use them for breeding, feeding, wintering or migration.
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are classified under the Habitats Directive and provide rare and vulnerable animals, plants and habitats with increased protection and management.

Ministria e Mjedisit dhe Planifikimit Hapësinor organizoi një tryezë pune një ditore duke shfrytëzuar asistencën teknike nga TAIEX për dizajnimin e Zonave të Veçanta të Mbrojtura dhe propozimin e Vendeve me Interes për Komunitetin.
Ç’eshte Natura 2000?
Në maj te vitit1992 qeverite e Bashkimit Evropian miratuan legjislacionin, i cili synon mbrojtjen e habitateve dhe specjeve qe jane seriozisht të kërcënuar ne mbare Evropën. Ky legjislacion është quajtur Direktiva e habitateve dhe plotësohet me Direktiven e Zogjëve e cila u miratua në vitin 1979. Qellimi i të dyja këtyre Direktivave është krijimi i një rrjeti të vendeve (siteve) të quajtur Natura 2000. Direktiva e Zogjëve kërkon krijimin e Zonave te Mbrojtura me Rendesi te Veçanta (SPA-ve), për zogje. Direktiva e habitateve kërkon në mënyrë të ngjashme Zonat e Veçanta të Konservimit (SACs) të jenë të caktuara për lloje dhe habitate tjera. Së bashku, SPAte dhe SACs përbëjnë serite e Natures 2000. Të gjitha Shtetet Anëtare të BE kontribojnë në faqet e rrjetit me një partneritet të gjerë Evropian nga Canariet në Kretë, Sicili dhe deri në Laplanden finlandeze.
Zonat e Mbrojtura me Rendesi te Veçant (SPAte) janë klasifikuar sipas Direktivës se Zogjëve per të ndihmuar në mbrojtjen dhe menaxhimin e zonave të cilat janë të rëndësishme për shpendët e rralle dhe të rrezikuar, për shkak se ata, pra zogjte i shfrytezojne ato për kultivim, ushqim, dimërim apo shtegetim.
Zonat e Veçanta të Konservimit (SACs) janë klasifikuar sipas Direktivës se habitateve dhe u japin kafshëve të rralla dhe të rrezikuara, bimëve dhe habitateve mbrojtje, rritje dhe menaxhim te duhur.

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Can you identify what’s there in this tree?

Before you large this shot try to identify it what’s there in this tree?

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY IN KOSOVA

Since the most ancient times until today, birds connect continents, cultures and people along their migration routes. World Migratory Bird Day and this year’s theme “Migratory Birds and humans – along with the time” let us understand the extraordinary importance and relations between migratory birds and humans.
Given cultural ties, social, historical, economic and spiritual that we have with birds, it becomes clear that birds and people are connected in many ways and at different levels. However, many human activities, including excessive use of land and unsustainable hunting and climate change impacts, excessive fishing and pollution, now seriously threaten migratory bird population worldwide.

What we mean by the World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day is a global event, the annual awareness campaign to promote the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats worldwide.
It is organized annually in the framework of the Convention on the Conservation of migratory species of wild animals which is also supported by the Migratory Bird Treaty Euroafricane Water (AEWA) – two international treaties administered by the United Nations Program for Environment (UNEP) .

World Migratory Bird Day tries to maintain cultural ties we already have with migratory birds and environmental and economic benefits that they support the preservation of future generations.

Another motto of this event is: Join with others around the world for mouse taking part in World Migratory Bird Day, the organization of observations of birds, educational programs, lectures, art exhibits and other public events.

A few words about the book and the association

Finch have had an idea for a long time that we Kosovars, the Albanians in general even have a bird guide book. This guide book can be called as three-dimensional and it means: for each bird poetry, photography and its features. Poems are woven by our professor and renowned poet Ismet Lecaj, while two other parts have done by NGO “Finch”. To replace a deficiency, it means to contribute in an area that already has been deficient. We believe that all birds and other animals enrich our lives and they all are the sign of a healthy environment.
With the support of more than 100 lovers, “Finch” protect and care for wild birds, also the organization cares for nature and the places where they live.
For greater impact, we should focus on most types of priority habitats and habitat should also clarify the goals and activities. Finch organizations has been working in partnership with many individuals and organizations, both in Kosovo and abroad. So it is reaching new successes and effective impact. To operate efficiently, Finch organizations committed to creating a healthy climate and the favorite for the entire public at large. As a non-governmental organization that is trying to raise funds for its activities. Its members are encouraged to behave in a positive way for the progress of its activities, through voluntary actions and support. Finch-’s not opposed to material progress, but he believes that progress must be achieved through the support and care of all the natural resources.
Our forces are based on clear goals, free from partisan loyalties,  they also rely on the broad support of society, in the technical and professional.
Finch wishes to achieve better outcomes for animal care through general discussions and agreements. Do campaign for the protection of birds and the environment in general by regulating and manage habitats of birds and other animals. It also explores the problems facing birds and the environment. We try to cooperate with other organizations in European and global level. We try to help everyone to enjoy the living world and learn more about it.

To be more active around Kosovo neither from local, national, regional and global – our work environment of your stores. Our work followed by a passionate belief of its members where all feel the responsibility to protect birds and the environment and
trying to redirect that responsibility to others. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends. The need to protect birds has never been greater. Climate change, development of agriculture, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, as well as over-exploitation of stones, rocks and sand of rivers, all these cause major threat to birds in general.
Finch organization could not exist without the support and assistance to governmental and nongovernmental organizations, even by its membership. Support
Your future is vital to the birds, as well as to countries where they live.
Hereby express special thanks to the Kosovo Agency for Environmental Protection who always tries to support us in our activities solidly. Support for this publication is a great help, so I hope that this kind of cooperation will continue in the future.
Thank you.

Nexhmedin Ramadani
NGO “Finch”
Prizren

Kosova

World Migratory Bird Day-Dita Boterore e Zogjve Shtegetar 2012

World Migratory Bird Day

Photos from the activity: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2994012498728.2113918.1514663299&type=1

Photos from The WMBD in Prishtina and the promotion of a new bird guide book “Ne kerkim te  zogjve” http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2999805763556.2114060.1514663299&type=1

DITA BOTERORE E ZOGJEVE SHTEGETAR 2012

Zogjtë shtegtar dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën 12 - 13 Maj 2012

Ta festojmë bashkërisht me OJQ “Finch” Ditën Botrore të Zogjve Shtegtar 2012!

Në etapat e tyre epike që përfshin mijëra kilometra, zogjtë shtegtarë lidhin kontinentet, kulturat dhe njerëzit përgjatë rrugëve të tyre të shtegtimit. Dita Botërore e zogjve shtegtar 2012 dhe  kështu tema e këtij viti Zogjtë shtegtarë dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën na lë të kuptojmë rëndësinë dhe mardhënjet e jashzakonshme mes zogjve shtegtar dhe njerëzve. 

Magjepsja e njerëzimit me shpendët shtegtarë është evidente në simbolizmin gjatë gjithë historisë dhe shumë legjendave të lashta kulturore. Për shembull, në vendin e Egjiptit të lashtë kokat e skifterëve simbolizonin trimërinë dhe në Peru monumentet e linjës Nazca janë testamente të cilët ndikuan shumë në kulturën e së kaluarës, shumë grupe dhe kultura vazhduan mbështetje ekonomike mbi zogjtë shtegtarë për mbarëvajtjen e jetesës së tyre, për shembull përmes jetesës dhe rritjes globale të industrisë dhe ekoturizmit. Për më tepër, fenomeni i shtegtimit të shpendëve është vendimtare në web të jetës, shtegtimi i zogjve ndikon apo edhe është kryeindikator i biodiversitetit, të shëndetin e ekosistemit dhe ndryshimit klimatik. Zogjtë shtegtarë gjithashtu ofrojnë përfitime esenciale dhe shërbime ekologjike , të tilla si pllenimi, tek ekosistemet tek të cilët ne mbështetemi në të mbijetuarit.

Duke pasur parasysh lidhjet kulturore, sociale, historike, ekonomike dhe shpirtërore që kemi me zogj, bëhet e qartë se zogjtë shtegtarë dhe njerëzit janë të lidhur jashtzakonisht në shumë mënyra dhe në nivele të ndryshëm. Megjithatë, shumë aktivitete njerëzore, duke përfshirë shfrytëzimin e tepruar të tokës dhe gjuetinë e paqëndrueshme, si dhe ndikimet e ndryshimeve klimatike, peshkimi i tepruar dhe  ndotja, tanimë seriozisht e kërcnojnë popullacionin shtegtar të shpendëve në mbarë botën.

Çfar nënkuptojmë me Ditën Botërore të Zogjve Shtegtar

Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegtar është globale, fushatë vjetore e vetëdijesimit për të promovuar ruajtjen e shpendëve shtegtar dhe habitatet e tyre në mbarë botën. Ajo çdo vit organizohet nga Konventa për Ruajtjen e Llojeve Shtegtare të Kafshëve të Egra (CMS), gjithashtu mbështetet edhe nga Marrëveshje Euroafrikane e Zogjve Shtegtar të Ujit (AEWA) - dy   traktate ndërkombëtare të administruara nga Programi i Kombeve të Bashkuara për Mjedisin (UNEP).

Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegtar përpiqet për ruajtjen e lidhjeve kulturore që tanimë ne kemi me zogjtë shtegtarë dhe përfitimet jetësore ekonomike dhe mjedisore që ata mbështesin. Është e rëndësishme për të siguruar këto bono kulturore, ekonomike dhe mjedisore për ruajtjen e brezave të ardhshëm.

Bashkohu me të tjerët rreth e çark botës për të marrur pjesë në Ditën Botërore të Zogjve Shtegtar më 12 - 13 maj 2012 me ngjarjet e organizimit të vrojtimeve të zogjve, programet edukativo arsimore, ligjëratave, ekspozitave artistike dhe ngjarjeve  tjera publike. Megjithatë ju vendosni për të marrë pjesë, kontributi juaj do të ndihmojë për ta bërë këtë fushatë një sukses!

Organizata Jo Qeveritare për Mbrojtjen e Zogjve dhe Natyrës “Finch”, Prizren, Kosovë

Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegëtar 2012

Zogjtë shtegëtar dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën 12 - 13 Maj 2012

Për më tepër informata për aktivitet e sivjetme kërkoni në: www.ngofinch.eu  

Z. Nexhmedin Ramadani  Drejtor ekzekutiv i OJQ “Finch” Mob: +377(0)44144109

Bird Watching Can Help Eco-Tourism Fly High in a Green EconomyFri, May 11, 2012

World Migratory Bird Day 2012 Highlights Multiple Benefits of Safeguarding Bird Habitats

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Bonn/Nairobi, 10 May 2012 - Migratory birds undertake some of the most daring journeys in the animal kingdom, often covering thousands of kilometers to migrate. And the growing fan base of these winged adventurers is now presenting economic opportunities through sustainable tourism. .
On 12-13 May 2012, the economic benefits of supporting the world’s migratory bird species will be one of the key themes of celebrations to mark World Migratory Bird Day 2012 (WMBD).
Under the slogan Migratory birds and people – together through time, WMBD will also emphasize the important cultural and environmental role played by birds.
There is also a growing trend among bird tour operators to practice sustainable and socially responsible ecotourism, while relying on local goods and services or supporting local conservation projects.
Indeed, the UNEP Green Economy Report shows that global spending on all areas of ecotourism is increasing by about six times the industry-wide rate of growth.
A survey by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service puts the annual economic value generated by bird watchers (or ‘birders’) and other wildlife watchers at around US$ 32 billion per year in the United States alone. This amount corresponds to the GDP of Costa Rica, which, coincidently, is a popular destination for US birders.
In Scotland, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) found out in 2011 that between GBP 5 – 8 million (US$ 8 – 12 million) is spent annually by tourists wishing to see White-tailed Eagles on the Isle of Mull alone.
The equivalent of at least 110 full-time jobs – 4 per cent of jobs in Scotland associated with wildlife tourism – is supported by this expenditure every year. Economic benefits delivered by White-tailed Eagles on the Isle of Mull have more than tripled since 2005.
“Birding plays a significant and growing part in the tourism industry, and creates direct and indirect economic benefits for many countries and communities, also amongst developing countries. Wildlife watching appeals to a wide range of people, and opportunities to participate in wildlife watching are and should increasingly be a factor in tourists’ holiday choices today”, said Elizabeth Maruma Mrema Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
World Migratory Bird Day is organized by CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) – two intergovernmental wildlife treaties administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). BirdLife International, Wetlands International and the Secretariat of the Partnership for the East Asian – Australasian Flyway (EAAFP) are also main partners of the global campaign.
CMS and AEWA bring together governments and other stakeholders to address threats to migratory birds and the world’s other migratory animals. A key aspect is raising awareness among local communities and involving them in safeguarding endangered species. They provide tour guides, accommodation, transportation and necessary infrastructure. In addition, local people might engage in long-term monitoring which is crucial for designing an efficient conservation strategy.
“The scale of the problems and the actions required to reverse the fortunes of our migrant birds is daunting, but international collaboration offers the best chance of achieving effective conservation for these species” said BirdLife’s CEO, Dr Marco Lambertini. “World Migratory Bird Day is an opportunity to raise our heads from the problems and issues that preoccupy everyone who works for the conservation of migratory birds, and to remind ourselves that bird migration is a miracle that should be celebrated – not on one day alone, but every day.”
Events to mark WMBD 2012 are due to take place in 70 countries, including bird festivals, education programmes, presentations, film screenings and bird watching trips, run by hundreds of volunteers and organizations. WMBD is an opportunity to both celebrate the phenomenon of bird migration and to take collective action to raise awareness on some of the threats migratory birds face.
“Conserving migratory birds is highly challenging because their annual migration often spans several countries, each governed by its own jurisdiction and national conservation strategies. AEWA was created to bring governments together in order to facilitate the international coordination of conservation action for migratory waterbirds among the many countries found in the African-Eurasian Flyway”, said Ms. Mrema.
World Migratory Bird Day will be closely followed by an AEWA intergovernmental conference on migratory waterbirds, which will take place on 14-18 May in La Rochelle, France. The 5th Meeting of the Parties to AEWA will focus on wetlands, particularly their role as a vital habitat for migratory birds and people, as a provider of other important ecosystem services, and as a source of livelihoods for communities, particularly in Africa.
The AEWA meeting is being hosted by the government of France and will be held under the theme Migratory waterbirds and people – sharing wetlands.
“The World Migratory Bird Day 2012 theme highlights that migratory birds and people have been closely linked throughout history and that migratory birds continue to play a very significant cultural, aesthetic and economic role in the lives of people around the world today. The upcoming AEWA intergovernmental meeting will focus on the habitats we share such as wetlands. It is absolutely critical that governments use the forthcoming meeting, to continue to do all they can to work together to try to safeguard, retain and where feasible restore high quality habitats – and to begin to link the conservation of migratory birds to human development and livelihoods on a flyway scale”, said Dr. Marco Barbieri, Acting Executive Secretary of AEWA.
Notes to Editors
World Migratory Bird Day
The World Migratory Bird Day 2012 campaign is made possible through part of the voluntary contribution given to the CMS and AEWA Secretariats by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
Initiated in 2006, World Migratory Bird Day is an annual campaign backed by the United Nations and is devoted to celebrating migratory birds and promoting their conservation worldwide.
For more information and an overview of all registered World Migratory Bird Day events, please see the Global Event Map:
www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/events
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS) works for the conservation of a wide array of endangered migratory animals worldwide through the negotiation and implementation of agreements and action plans. CMS is a fast-growing convention with special importance due to its expertise in the field of migratory species. At present, 116 countries are Parties to the Convention. For more information, please visit: www.cms.int
African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) 
The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) is an intergovernmental treaty developed under the auspices of CMS dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds using the African-Eurasian Flyways. The Agreement covers 255 species of birds ecologically dependent on wetlands for at least part of their annual cycle. The treaty covers a large geographic area, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia and Canada. So far 65 out of the 118 countries in this area have become Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
http://www.unep-aewa.org
Links: 
World Migratory Bird Day (official site)
http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
Spotlight on Flyways (Source: BirdLife International)
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/sowb/spotFlyway
For more information please contact:
Francisco Rilla, Information Officer, UNEP/CMS Secretariat on Tel: +49 (0) 228 8152460, E-mail: frilla@cms.int 
Florian Keil, Information Officer, UNEP/AEWA Secretariat on Tel: +49 (0) 228 8152451, Mobile: +49 (0)151 14701633, E-mail:contact@worldmigratorybirdday.org
Veronika Lenarz, Public Information, UNEP/CMS Secretariat on Tel: +49 (0) 228 8152409, E-mail: vlenarz@cms.int

German KFOR based in Prizren helps NGO “Finch” with camping facilities in Limth, Zaplluxhe, Dragash

The dream finally comes true. KFOR based in Prizren continues supplying NGO “Finch” for protection of birds and nature with camping facilities such as containers.

Mr. Baer the head of the activity organized perfectly all the process of this fantastic transportation with his team. We appreciate so much them all.

After accomplishing the whole process they all made a bird watching session.

Ten Ways to Make a Difference for Migrating Birds

BirdLife report reveals disturbing facts about illegal killing of birds throughout Europe and List of extinct bird species

BirdLife Partners from 38 European countries have gathered information about the illegal killing and trapping of birds that occur in their countries. The revealing results were presented at the European Conference on Illegal Killing of Birds in Larnaka, Cyprus (1).

Illegal killing and trapping of birds is not restricted to the Mediterranean countries, contrary to what many people believed. Disgraceful as it is, one of the main conclusions of this report is that illegal killing of birds is a widespread practice that very few countries have managed to stop. In many cases birds are killed for economic reasons: because they are perceived by land users as a competitor for resources, or as a source of income through illegal trade. In other cases birds are persecuted as trophies, due to ignorance of the law or just for ‘fun’. Over 80 strictly protected bird species were reported as victims of deliberate wildlife crime.

“Birds are shot, trapped, caught with nets, glued to lime-sticks or even soaked with lethal poisons to lure and kill other birds… The creativity of those who break the law to kill a bird is appalling!” says Boris Barov, European Conservation Manager at BirdLife Europe, who presented the report, “Deliberate killing of birds which are protected, at the wrong places or during the closed season is unacceptable to conservationists and to responsible hunters alike. We expect the authorities and citizens to apply ‘zero tolerance’ to the offenders”. 

The fact that Cyprus hosts this Conference is an extremely important opportunity for the authorities on the island to demonstrate their willingness to tackle the serious but yet unresolved problem of illegal trapping and shooting of migratory birds that spoils the reputation of the entire Mediterranean region.

More than 30 years since the adoption of European legislation aimed at eradicating persecution of wild birds the situation is far from resolved. The report takes stock of a shocking variety of illegal means and motivations behind these offences. Poisoning is among the most worrying as it is indiscriminate, thus equally dangerous for wildlife and for people.

“The use of poison is on the increase in many countries with the explicit purpose to kill predators and ‘protect’ economic interests.  It is strictly against the law to use poisons for this purpose. It is not only dangerous to humans but also jeopardizes the most successful conservation efforts”, Boris Barov added.

During the Conference in Larnaka, BirdLife made specific recommendations for governments and civil society. Solutions often require cultural sensitivity and understanding of the human dimensions but the full implementation of the law is the indispensable first step of this process. In addition, governments need to set up effective institutions as well as to guarantee the adequate funds to enable the police, customs and courts to apply the law.  Governments and NGOs should team up to improve information collection about wildlife crime to develop a common grasp of the issue. Finally, European Union countries and their neighbours should work together to prevent wildlife crime to be exported. Instead, joint efforts should focus on its eradication.

BirdLife expressed its willingness to work with all the relevant stakeholders to find the best solutions, and calls on the European hunting community (FACE) to seriously commit to resolve the problem of illegal killing.

List of extinct bird species

Wed, May 26, 2010

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World Migratory Bird Day 2012 – Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegtarë 2012

Migratory birds and people – together through time 12 – 13 May 2012

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2012 with NGO “Finch” for protection of birds and nature!

On their epic journeys spanning thousands of kilometres, migratory birds connect the continents, cultures and people along their migration routes. World Migratory Bird Day 2012 and this year’s theme Migratory birds and people – together through time aim to highlight this incredible relationship between migratory birds and people.
Humanity’s fascination with migratory birds is evident in the symbolism throughout history in many ancient cultural legends. For example, in Egypt the ancient falcon-headed god Horus and in Peru the Nazca line monuments are testaments to migratory birds’ strong influences on past cultures. Also, many groups and cultures continue to rely economically on migratory birds for their livelihoods, for example through subsistence and the growing global ecotourism industry. Further, the phenomenon of bird migration is crucial to the web of life, as migrating birds act as indicators of biodiversity, ecosystem health and climate change. Migratory birds also provide essential ecological benefits and services, such as pollination, to the ecosystems we rely on to survive.
Considering the cultural, social, historic, economic and spiritual connections we have with birds, it becomes clear that migratory birds and people are inseparably connected in many different ways and on many different levels. However, many human activities including excessive land use and unsustainable hunting, as well as the impacts of climate change, fishing by-catch and pollution now gravely threaten migratory bird populations around the world.
What is World Migratory Bird Day?
World Migratory Bird Day is a global, annual awareness campaign to promote the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats worldwide. It is organized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) – two international wildlife treaties administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
World Migratory Bird Day strives towards preserving the cultural ties we have with migratory birds and the vital economic and environmental benefits they sustain. It is important to ensure these cultural, economic and environmental bonds are conserved for future generations.
Join others around the world and take part in World Migratory Bird Day on 12 – 13 May 2012 by organizing bird-watching events, educational programmes, lectures, art exhibitions and other public events. However you decide to participate, your contribution will help make this campaign a success!
Please share your activities with us and others around the world by registering your event on the WMBD website: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
For more information about this year’s theme, and to register an event visit us at: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
For more information or to order posters please contact:
Mr. Sean Wright
UNEP/CMS Secretariat
Tel: +49 (0)228 815 2480
Fax: +49 (0)228 815 2449
E-mail: contact@worldmigratorybirdday.org
World Migratory Bird Day 2012
Migratory birds and people – together through time 12 – 13 May 2012

DITA BOTERORE E ZOGJEVE SHTEGETAR 2012

 Zogjtë shtegëtar dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën 12 - 13 Maj 2012

Ta festojmë bashkarisht me OJQ “Finch” Ditën Botrore të Zogjve Shtegëtar 2012!

Në etapat e tyre epike që përfshin mijëra kilometra, zogjtë shtegtarë lidhin kontinentet, kulturat dhe njerëzit përgjat rrugëve të tyre të shtegëtimit. Dita Botërore e zogjve shtegëtar 2012 dhe  kështu tema e këtij viti Zogjtë shtegtarë dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën na lë të kuptojmë rëndësinë dhe mardhënjet e jashzakonshme mes zogjve shtegëtar dhe njerëzve. 

 Magjepsja e njerëzimit me shpendët shtegëtarë është evidente në simbolizmin gjatë gjithë historisë dhe shumë legjendave të lashta kulturore. Për shembull, në vendin e Egjiptit të lashtë kokat e skifterëve simbolizonin trimërinë dhe në Peru monumentet e linjës Nazca janë testamente të cilët ndikuan shumë në kulturën e së kaluarës, shumë grupe dhe kultura vazhduan mbështetje ekonomike mbi zogjtë shtegtarë për mbarëvajtjen e jetesës së tyre, për shembull përmes jetesës dhe rritjes globale të industrisë dhe ekoturizmit. Për më tepër, fenomeni i shtegëtimit të shpendëve është vendimtare në web të jetës, shtegëtimi i zogjve ndikon apo edhe është kryeindikator i biodiversitetit, të shëndetin e ekosistemit dhe ndryshimit klimatik. Zogjtë shtegtarë gjithashtu ofrojnë përfitime esenciale dhe shërbime ekologjike , të tilla si pllenimi, tek ekosistemet tek të cilët ne mbështetemi në të mbijetuarit.

 Duke pasur parasysh lidhjet kulturore, sociale, historike, ekonomike dhe shpirtërore që kemi me zogjë, bëhet e qartë se zogjtë shtegtarë dhe njerëzit janë të lidhur jashtzakonisht në shumë mënyra dhe në nivele të ndryshëm. Megjithatë, shumë aktivitete njerëzore, duke përfshirë shfrytëzimin e tepruar të tokës dhe gjuetinë e paqëndrueshëme, si dhe ndikimet e ndryshimeve klimatike, peshkimi i tepruar dhe  ndotja, tanimë seriozisht e kërcnojnë popullacionin shtegtar të shpendëve në mbarë botën.

 Çfar nënkuptojmë me Ditën Botrore të Zogjve Shtegëtar

 Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegëtar është globale, fushatë vjetore e vetëdijësimit për të promovuar ruajtjen e shpendëve shtegëtar dhe habitatet e tyre në mbarë botën. Ajo çdo vit organizohet nga Konventa për Ruajtjen e Llojeve Shtegëtare të Kafshëve të Egra (CMS), gjithashtu mbështetet edhe nga Marrëveshje Euroafrikane e Zogjve Shtegtar të Ujit (AEWA) - dy   traktate ndërkombëtare të administruara nga Programi i Kombeve të Bashkuara për Mjedisin (UNEP).

Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegëtar përpiqet për ruajtjen e lidhjeve kulturore që tanimë ne kemi me zogjtë shtegëtarë dhe përfitimet jetësore ekonomike dhe mjedisore që ata mbështesin. Është e rëndësishme për të siguruar këto bono kulturore, ekonomike dhe mjedisore pë ruajtjen e brezave të ardhshëm.

Bashkohu me të tjerët rreth e çark botës për të marrur pjesë në Ditën Botërore të Zogjve Shtegëtar më 12 - 13 maj 2012 me ngjarjet e organizimit të vrojtimeve të zogjve, programet edukativo arsimore, ligjëratave, ekspozitave artistike dhe ngjarjeve  tjera publike. Megjithatë ju vendosni për të marrë pjesë, kontributi juaj do të ndihmojë për ta bërë këtë fushatë një sukses!

Organizata Jo Qeveritare pë Mbrojtjen e Zogjve dhe Natyrës “Finch”, Prizren, Kosovë

Dita Botërore e Zogjve Shtegëtar 2012

Zogjtë shtegëtar dhe njerëzit - së bashku me kohën 12 - 13 Maj 2012

Për më tepër informata për aktivitet e sivjetme kërkoni në: www.ngofinch.eu  

Z. Nexhmedin Ramadani

Drejtor ekzekutiv i OJQ “Finch”

Mob: +377(0)44144109

Environmental Mosaic – Four documentaries challenge environmental governance

Diar Hall, Swiss Diamond Hotel, Prishtina, Friday, March 23, 2012, 10:00h

Environmental Mosaic – Four documentaries challenge environmental governance

The quality of the environment in Kosovo remains a secondary topic, despite a slightly intensified debate recently. Kosovo Government’s access and its strategic documents to improve the air, water and land quality are not introducing significant moments for discussion. Even when elaborated well, strategies lag far behind in producing any concrete action towards improvement. This is valid for almost all strategic areas addressed by the Kosovo administration.  According to an unwritten rule only large development projects, which have reached public’s focus, have created a more positive noise on environmental problems. When such projects have a significant impact on environment, endanger the health of the population, and threaten environmental values, they become interesting topics of discussion along with other problems such projects generate.

The project Environmental Mosaic – Four documentaries challenge environmental governance has been initiated with this very aim, to trigger debate and concrete action on advancing the Kosovo’s environment. The project contains four documentaries produced in cooperation with four main Kosovar media on four major issues, including: (1) Ferronickel generated pollution (RTK), (2) river gravel excavation (KTV), (3) declaring Bjeshkët e Nemuna a National Park(RTV21), and (4) environmental inspectorate (KlanKosova).

Therefore, Forum 2015 is pleased to invite you to the round table on

Friday, March 23^rd, 2012, starting at 10:00, Diar Hall, at Swiss Diamond Hotel, Prishtina

The round table will feature short versions of the four documentaries, followed with an open discussion.   Representatives of state institutions, political parties, media, civil society, and individual experts have also been invited.

NGO “Finch” participated with two of its members: Rafet Elezi and Arsim Xhejlani, both of them were so much engaged in this meeting.

Salla Diar, Hoteli Swiss Diamond, Prishtinë, e premte, 23 mars, 2012, ora 10:00

Mozaik Mjedisi – Katër dokumentarë sfidojnë qeverisjen e mjedisit

Cilësia e mjedisit në Kosovë vazhdon të jetë një temë dytësore, edhe pse kohët e fundit debati për të është intensifikuar paksa. Qasja dhe dokumentet strategjike të Qeverisë së Kosovës për të përmirësuar cilësinë e ajrit, ujit dhe tokës nuk po sjellin momente të rëndësishme për t’i debatuar. Strategjitë edhe kur janë mirë të elaboruara mbesin shumë larg veprimit konkret për të sjellë ndonjë përmirësim. Ajo që krijon më shumë zhurmë pozitive rreth problemeve mjedisore, sipas një rregulli të pashkruar, vjen me projektet e mëdha zhvillimore që janë në fokus të opinionit publik. Kur këto projekte janë me ndikim dominant në mjedis, konfrontohen me shëndetin e popullatës dhe rrezikojnë vlerat ambientale, atëherë bëhen interesante për t’i diskutuar së bashku me të gjitha problemet e tjera që gjenerohen nga këto projekte të mëdha.

Projekti “Mozaik Mjedisi: katër dokumentarë sfidojnë qeverisjen” është iniciuar mu me këtë qëllim, që të sjellë shumë debat dhe aksion konkret për avancimin e mjedisit në Kosovë.  Projekti përmban katër dokumentarë të punuar ne bashkëpunim me katër mediumet e mëdha kosovare për katër çështje madhore përfshirë (1) ndotjen nga Ferronikeli (RTK); (2) eksploatimi i zhavorrit nga lumenjtë (KTV); (3) shpalljen e Bjeshkëve të Nemuna Park Kombëtar (RTV21), dhe (4) inspektorati mjedisit (KlanKosova).

Prandaj Forum 2015 ka nderin të ju ftojë në tryezën e rradhës i cili mbahet

Të premten, më 23 Mars, 2012, me fillim në orën 10:00, në Sallën Diari, Hoteli Swiss Diamond.

Në tryezë do të prezantohet katër dokumentaret ne formë të shkurtuar pas se cilës pason diskutimi i hapur.  Në tryezë janë ftuar përfaqësuesit e institucioneve shtetërore, partive politike, ekspertë të pavarur, përfaqësues të shoqërisë civile dhe mediat.

Nga OJQ “Finch” moren pjese dy anetare te kryesise se organizates: Arsim Xhejlani dhe Rafet Elezi te cilet edhe ishin angazhuar gjat takimit ne fjale.

World Wetlands Day in Prizren, Kosovo – Dita Botrore e Ligatinave ne Prizren, Kosove

A video edited by a local TV station “Besa” from Prizren

http://www.flickr.com/photos/haxhinexha/6829109401/in/photostream

World Wetlands Day in Prizren, Kosovo 2012 . The rally was held in the center of the city of Prizren in Shadervan. NGO organizer was ”Finch” for the Protection of Birds and Nature. The rally started from 12.30 on Thursday, 02.02.2012 Shadervan day. Finch invited all lovers of nature, the Ministry of Environment of Kosovo, Pristina KEPA, chairman of the Municipal Assembly MyjaRamadan with his collaborators, of the municipal departments,members of Municipal Assembly, local TV stations such as TV Prizreni, Besa and Balkan, associations, and overall population of Prizren to participate thisgesture, there came a considerable number of them so I’ll take the opportunity to greet all the participants. There were also a lot of young people from the Economy School “Ymer Prizreni” I want to thank them all. There were also students from QEMD “Finch” so I thank them all and all the teachers from this centre and the school.

 DITA BOTRORE E LIGATINAVE 2012 NE PRIZREN, KOSOVE. Manifestimi u mbajt ne qender te qytetit te Prizrenit ne Shadervan. Organizator ishte OJQ “Finch” per Mbrojtjen e Zogjve dhe Natyres. Manifestimi filloi nga ora 12.30 ne Shadervan diten e enjte 02.02.2012. U ftuan te gjithe dashamiresit e natyres, Ministria e Ambientit e Kosoves, AKMM nga Prishtina, kryetarit i kuvendit komunal Ramadan Myja me bashkpunetoret e tij, drejtorite e kuvendit komunal, kuvendaret, televizionet lokale, shoqatat, dhe mbare popullata e Prizrenit qe te marrin pjese ne kete manifes, erdhen nje numer i konsideruar i tyre dhe keshtu shfrytezoj rastin t’i pershendes te gjith te pranishmit.

DITA BOTRORE E LIGATINAVE (MOQALEVE, LAGUNAVE)

 OJQ “Finch” për mbrojtjen e zogjve dhe natyrës çdo vit feston Ditën Botërore të Ligatinave në Kosovë, kështu që këtë vit ne jemi të gatshëm për të festuar atë në qytetin e Prizrenit. Tubimi do te jete në qendër të qytetit dhe pastaj disa prej tyre do të vizitojë një ligatinne në afërsi të fshatit Vërmicë pranë kufirit me Shqipërinë, qe ne mendojmë se ky vend është një lloj i ligatinave.

 Shkurti çdo vit është muaji i Ditës Botërore të Ligatinave. Ajo shënon datën e miratimit të Konventës për ligatinat në 2 shkurtin e vitit 1971, në qytetin iranian të Ramsarit, në brigjet e detit Kaspik. Çdo vit që nga viti 1997, agjencionet qeveritare, organizatat jo-qeveritare, dhe grupet e qytetarëve në të gjitha nivelet e komunitetit, kanë përfituar nga rasti për të ndërmarrë veprime që synojnë rritjen e ndërgjegjësimit publik të vlerave te ligatinave dhe përfitimet në përgjithësi, dhe Konventën e Ramsarit në veçanti.

Kete vite Dita Botrore e Ligatinave eshte përqendruar ne:

Turizmi i ligatinave: një përvojë e madhe

Dita Botërore e Ligatinave temë kryesore për 2012 e ka zgjedhur Ligatinat dhe Turizmi dhe keshtu është e lidhur me temën për mbledhjen e ardhshme të Konferencës së Palëve, Ligatinat, Turizmi dhe Zbavitja, e cila do të zhvillohet në korrik 2012, në Bukuresht, Rumani.

Turizmi moçalor ka përfitime si në nivel lokal poashtu edhe ne ate kombëtar, për popullin dhe kafshët e egra – përfitime të tilla si ekonomi më të fortë, jetesë të qëndrueshme, njerëz të shëndetshëm dhe ekosisteme të lulëzuara.  Sigurisht është e rëndësishme për t’u marrë parasysh turizmi në të gjitha lagunat – jo vetëm ato të përcaktuara si vende Ramsar.

Vlen të përmendet se turizmi është vetëm një nga shërbimet që ligatinat ofrojne. Sigurimi i mirë-menaxhuar, praktikat e turizmit, në, dhe përreth ligatinave dhe edukimin e turistëve në vlerën e ligatinave, kontribuon për mirembajtjen e ligatinave dhe përfitimet afatgjata që ligatinat u ofrojnë njerëzve, kafshëve të egra, ekonomise, dhe biodiversitetit.

Deri më sot, Konventa Ramsar nuk ka pasur një fokus të veçantë në ligatinat e turizmit, dhe rekreacionit.

I ftojme Kombet e Bashkuara qe te bejne cmos qe Kosova te behet sa me shpejte anetare e barabart e saje, mbase e dijme shume mire se ne si organizate per mbrojtjen e zogjve dhe natyres kemi shume pengesa ne aktivitetet tona. E dijm fort mire se organizatat e medha ambientale siq jane: Bird Life, AIWA, Ramsar, etj.  bazen e kan tek Kombet e Bashkuara.

Ju falenderojme te gjithve per pjesëmarrje ne kete acar dimri dhe kerkojme nga ju qe t’u ndihmoni zogjve te egjer te natyres te cilet i vizitojne kopshtet e juaja dhe kerkojme nga gjith ju qe t’i ndihmoni ata me ushqim, nese s’keni drithra madje me grimca buke qe iu kan tepruar.

Ju faleminderit.

Some shots on Facebook for the activity

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2465480005746.2103298.1514663299&type=1

World Wetlands Day 2012 – Dita Botrore e Ligatinave 2012