MK-SKOPJE: IPA — STRENGTHENING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITIES FOR CONSERVATION AND MONITORING OF BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HERITAGE 2012/S 70-114970

Contract description:                                                                               Maximum budget: EUR 1.200.000

The purpose of the contract is strengthening the administrative capacities on central and local levels for implementation of nature protection legislation, in particular requirements of the Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) and Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).

The contract will include assistance for:

    — harmonisation of the implementing legislation in the area of nature protection,
    — assessment and development plan for strengthening the administrative capacity for implementation of the  nature protection legislation,
    — implementation of the most priority measures of the plan as training plans, training, coordination mechanisms  for interinstitutional
        cooperation, stakeholders' involvement, etc.,
    — development of pilot management plans for 2 protected areas with the relevant public consultation.

Budget:

Maximum budget: 1 200 000 EUR.

Eligibility:

Participation is open to all legal persons (participating either individually or in a grouping (consortium) of  candidates) which are established in a Member State of the European Union or in a country or territory of the  regions covered and/or authorised by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under which the  contract is financed. Participation is also open to international organisations. The  participation of natural persons is governed by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under  which the contract is financed.

Deadline: 16 May 2012

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