Deliverables:

D3.1 – Overview of Republic of Moldova Emerald sites and support for identifying areas and mapping sites under the EU Nature criteria and Bern Convention

D3.2 – Revised proposals to existing Emerald Sites

D3.3 – Training report on technical aspects related to EU Nature Directives

D3.4 – Knowledge Repository Hub

D3.5 – GIS database

The technical component (WP3) aims to match the corresponding criteria/specifications of the EU Nature Directives with the Emerald Network sites in Moldova. The key objectives include:

  • Overview of Republic of Moldova (Moldova) Emerald sites and provide support for identifying areas and mapping sites under the EU Nature Directives criteria
  • Revising proposals to existing Emerald Sites and updates – addressing insufficiencies and identifying ecological criteria such as conservation objectives and measures under the EU Nature Directives
  • Capacity building and competence enhancement
  • Improving information and knowledge sharing using new technologies

This will take place directly by existing or by identifying new or modifying/expanding existing Emerald areas’ boundaries. It is expected that it will progressively lead on a revised proposal of the existing Moldova Emerald Sites corresponding to the EU Nature Directives’ policy. Initially a review in detail will be done for the Republic of Moldova Emerald sites status. Next, it will address possible lack of knowledge or understanding in key aspects of the EU Nature Directives’ definitions and tools. The output that will be processed by the local (stakeholders, scientists, NGOs, etc.) and the EU team of experts will have a double end. The first is to provide Moldova national authorities with a concise and good assessment of the baseline situation regarding Moldova Emerald sites. Secondly, it will provide a technical capacity and a background material for decision making in identifying new areas (expanding, modifying nature conservation sites or proposing new). In addition, a Knowledge Repository Hub (KRH) will be designed. It will work both as a «Living» library and a pool of National / European experts. Finally, the GIS database will offer improved spatial visualization, data management, and analysis capabilities.