On 08.05.2012, INCA, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized the meeting “Promotion of Green Schools in Albania.” At the meeting were representatives of UNICEF in Albania (Mr.Detlef PALM) Ministry of Education (Mrs.Nora MALAJ) Ministry of Environment (Mr.Taulant BINO), representatives of the Albania Mobile Communication, Institute of Education Development, representatives of Education Departments in districts, environmental organizations, civil society, teachers, friends of the environment etc. A long-term objective for the environmental education in schools establishing a network of schools that have a more environmental approach in their activities. The process is seen as an innovation that will be introduced in the form of a program for creating green schools in Albania.

On the occasion of International Earth Day 2012, EDEN Centre, with the support of the U.S. Embassy inTirana, the Austrian Embassy in Tirana, Tirana Municipality and MoEFWA, organized the activity "To mobilize the Earth - Citizen Feedback through art!”. INCA was present in this important event as a member of Ecological Fair organized in this context. In its panel, INCA exposed and distributed leaflets, brochures and books to all interested visitors, focusing on the identification of natural and environmental values of Albania as well as on environmental education to children. INCA’s panel was attended by distinguished visitors like the U.S. Ambassador in Tirana, Mr. Alexander ARVIZU, as well as the Mayor of Tirana Mr. Lulzim BASHA, who showed interest on the publications and the work carried out by INCA through its projects and volunteering initiatives.

On April 18-20, Dr. Z. Dedej and Dr. G. Kromidha participated in the workshop “Assessment of ecosystems services in EU enlargement countries” organized by the Institute for Environment and Sustainability  at the Joint research Center of the European Commission, at Ispra Italy. INCA representatives at this meeting showcased the efforts done in Albania to provide for some assessment of ecosystem services highlighting several examples from projects implemented by INCA with the support of different donors. The workshop was very helpful in recognizing what is going on around Europe, and most important, who is doing what in regard to assessment and mapping of ecosystem services, as an important requirement of CBD and European Biodiversity Strategy 2010-2020.

On April 17-19, 2012, in the framework of the project “Institutional support to protected areas in Albania”, a workshop on DSS (Integrated Spatial Planning 4.0 software package) was organized at INCA premises. The DSS-ISP is very useful and practical software for the management of the protected areas, and enabling a more informed decision making process. The training program was organized in a number of modules, each focusing on a specific ISP 4.0 tools and included both presentations by the trainers and practical exercises (learning by doing).

On 4-5 April 2012, a training seminar on “Communications & presentation skills” was held at INCA premises The scope of this training was to develop communication skills that are necessary to communicate with different partners and to mobilize civil society in matters of communication and its problems. The training was attended by representatives of INCA, EDEN and PPNEA. The training was made possible with the support and assistance of WWF MedPO that is engaged to ensure sustainable hydropower development to cause minimal adverse impact on the people and their environment.