Society for the Protection of Prespa SPP

Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) founded in 1990 is an environmental organisation whose work is internationally recognised. The organisation is based in the villages of Agios Germanos and Laimos in Prespa, and its accomplishments are based on the dynamic work of its resident staff, many of whom are native to the region.

SPP’s mission is to safeguard the natural and cultural heritage of the Prespa basin as a whole, for the benefit of all its inhabitants both today and in the future.

Basic principles of the SPP are:

• Transboundary activity. The protection and viable development of Prespa requires the participation and harmonious cooperation of the three states that share the area – Greece, FYROM and Albania. Consequently, issues need to be addressed from their transboundary, environmental, social and developmental aspects, and projects require development at a transboundary level.
• Cooperation between individuals and organisations. Close collaboration between the residents of Prespa and organisations at local, national and transboundary levels, fosters a mutual understanding of the issues and a common approach to viable solutions.