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Economy and Environment for Sustainable DevelopmentAdvocacy objective of the Economy and Environment cluster:
UNDP works on ensuring sustainable economic growth in Montenegro with respect to the environment. This is achieved: in cooperation with the Government, private and public sector and the civil society; and in focus on sustainable planning and use of natural resources through utilization of the Geographic Information System, spatial planning, renewable energy, sustainable tourism development and biodiversity conservation in underdeveloped areas.
* * * In line with the Millennium Development Goals 1 and 7 and in partnership with key ministries and institutions, municipalities, civil and private sector, the UNDP Montenegro supports: Reform of the spatial planning system and strategic planning in municipalities/local authorities with the aim of creating more favorable investment and business climate; Compliance with UN conventions through GEF funded projects related to biodiversity and renewable energy (National Capacity Self Assessment; Biodiversity Strategy, Action Plan and National Report; Initial National Communication to the UNFCCC; Securing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable use in the Dinaric Mountain Ecoregion; Power Sector Policy Reform to Promote Small Hydropower Development in Montenegro); Improving management of natural resources through usage of Geographic Information System (GIS), i.e. improving transparency in management of resources and enabling informed decision making based on current and accurate data; Development of sustainable tourism and other sustainable economic initiatives in the underdeveloped northern Montenegro; Remediation and re-cultivation of the Mojkovac lead and zinc tailing mine impoundment through Regional Programme for remediation of Environmental Hot Spots in the Western Balkans. During 2007, the project of Reform of the spatial planning system also supported Policy development through supporting public debates on the Montenegro Draft National Spatial Plan and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Montenegro Draft Energy Development Strategy.Contact person: The Economy and Environment Cluster specific areas: Resident Representative a.i.'s statements: |
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