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Training

The skilled laboratory experts of AUT got extensive training in the specific sensitive PCR-based detection methodology in Germany (Karlsruhe) and Tirana (Albania). The methodology not only allows the detection of viruses and AMR, but also enabled the AUT to enhance the curricula for PhD students and researchers. Furthermore, results and information obtained from Albania extend the data bases of international institutions like WHO.

Capacity development and close exchange between experts and researchers of TZW and AUT imbedded into the GIZ water programme created the synergies between the sectors.

High-sophisticated trainings and international high-level exchange as well as intercultural and intersectoral tolerance generates win-win-situations.

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Enhancement local laboratory diagnostic: Research – sophisticated Technology – wastewater-based monitoring (epidemiology)

The capacities of the Agricultural University Tirana's laboratories had been extended by the microbiological laboratory for wastewater-based monitoring on COVID-19, viruses and AMR with a PCR-based real-time detection method.

Close collaboration and knowledge transfer between TZW and AUT is one main important enabling factor as well as the provided budget (COVID-19 response) for the infrastructure of the laboratory by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

For the furnishing of the laboratory specific conditions had to be fulfilled, f. ex. furnitures, aeration systems, safety regulations to be respected, which were time consuming.

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Facilitation inter-sectoral – inter-ministerial cooperation

The Early Warning System is structured on three levels: the scientific level consisting of the participating water and wastewater utilities as basis, the political level with the Public Health Institute and the policy and strategic level with the inter-sectoral and inter-ministerial exchange The later were facilitated and national and international cooperations with research institutes and universities assisted.

Institutionalised communication and exchange are important for the intersectoral cooperation and collaboration. The political will for the implementation of the Early Warning System is elementary.

The timeline plays an important role for the implementation and continuation of the early warning system, initiated by the COVID-19 pandemics.

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Early Warning System - a multi-block building solution

The implementation of Albania’s early warning eystem on viruses and AMR is based on processes of enhancement local laboratory diagnostics, capacity development (laboratory planning, training), knowledge transfer and the facilitation of intersectoral and inter-ministerial cooperation.

Early Warning System
Facilitation inter-sectoral – inter-ministerial cooperation
Enhancement local laboratory diagnostic: Research – sophisticated Technology – wastewater-based monitoring (epidemiology)
Training

Apart from international exchange and knowledge transfer, awareness of characteristics of the health and water sector and interfaces are relevant as well as the human factor to overcome silo-thinking and encouraging strong engagement. Trainings and exchange between skilled staff is elementary and the political will needed.

Information, sensitisation and awareness rising for all institutions involved in the early warning system, well described win-win-situations, and a regular transparent communication as trust building process are the basis for the success. The time required for the implementation shouldn't be underestimated.

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North America

The Sustainable Yucatán Plan 2030

Ana

Quinzaños

Caribbean

Central America

South America

Black coral conservation on the island of cozumel

Montserrat

Berjano Esquivel

Caribbean

Central America

South America

Black coral conservation on the island of cozumel

Montserrat

Berjano Esquivel

Caribbean

Central America

South America

Black coral conservation on the island of cozumel

Montserrat

Berjano Esquivel

West Asia, Middle East

Assess and analyze climate change risks of Korea's national parks to formulate adaptation measures

Korea National Park Service

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Avoid double counting

Double counting in carbon projects refers to a situation where a carbon credit is claimed by more than one entity, without producing any additional carbon benefit. In simple terms, it occurs when two parties claim the same carbon removal or emission reduction benefits. Double counting undermines the integrity of carbon offset programs and the fight against climate change as it distorts the actual emissions reductions or removals achieved. It essentially dilutes the value and effectiveness of carbon credits.

Double counting can be avoided if all work is done through one entity and announced to one standard method like the GLS+ methodology tested in this pilot project.

In the actual setting with one entity and a specific forest, where no measures other then biodiversity measures can be legally undertaken, double counting was not a major concern.

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