NGO Montenegrin Ecologists Society

What NGO Montenegrin Ecologists Society does

Crnogorsko Društvo Ekologa (CDE), trading in English as the Montenegrin Ecologists Society, is an independent nonprofit civil society organization founded on August 10, 2012, in Danilovgrad, Montenegro. It conducts environmental conservation, scientific research, environmental education, and policy advocacy focused on protecting rivers, forests, wetlands, marine sites, and biodiversity in Montenegro. Core services include biodiversity surveys and species conservation (e.g., Skadar frog, Skadar oak, Bosnian pine, endemic fish and reptiles), Natura 2000 habitat mapping, dendrochronological research (for which CDE established Montenegro's first dendrochronological laboratory), documentary film production, photography exhibitions, and youth nature camps. Primary stakeholders served are local communities near protected areas, schoolchildren, Montenegrin government and EU institutions involved in environmental policy, and the regional scientific community across the Balkans.

Name

NGO Montenegrin Ecologists Society

Legal name

Crnogorsko Društvo Ekologa

Website

https://drustvoekologa.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CDE is a Montenegro-based environmental nonprofit that conducts biodiversity research, Natura 2000 habitat mapping, river and marine conservation, and environmental education, serving local communities, schools, government bodies, and Balkan scientific partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Forestry, Land Use & REDD+ Programs (BPADALAF)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation services
• Biodiversity research programs
• River protection advocacy
• Habitat mapping services
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Danilovgrad

HQ country

Montenegro

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International Foundation Grants and Donations: CDE is funded primarily through grants and financial support from international environmental foundations, EU programs, and governmental aid programs. Major funders include the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), EuroNatur, European Union, German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation, and various other bilateral and multilateral donors supporting environmental conservation in the Balkans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Crnogorsko Društvo Ekologa (CDE) is an independent nonprofit civil society organization that conducts environmental conservation projects across Montenegro, including river protection (Komarnica, Morača, Cijevna), forest restoration, biodiversity surveys, and Natura 2000 habitat mapping. It also delivers scientific research programs in collaboration with academic partners, runs wilderness education camps for children, and produces documentary films and awareness campaigns to protect endangered species and ecosystems. All activities are funded through grants and donations from international environmental foundations and EU programs.

Product overview

The Montenegrin Ecologists Society (Crnogorsko Društvo Ekologa) operates as a non-profit environmental organization offering a portfolio of conservation services rather than a traditional technology product. Its core offerings include environmental conservation projects focused on protecting rivers, forests, and biodiversity; scientific research programs for species monitoring and ecological assessment; educational nature camps for youth; documentary film production; publications and library resources; environmental awareness campaigns; and Natura 2000 habitat mapping services. These services work together to advance ecological protection and sustainable development in Montenegro.

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Products and services

• Environmental Conservation Projects Nature conservation initiatives focused on protecting biodiversity, ecosystems, and endangered species in Montenegro, including river protection (Komarnica, Morača, Cijevna), forest restoration, and habitat mapping projects.
• Scientific Research Programs Field research initiatives including biodiversity monitoring, species population studies, dendrochronological research, and ecological assessments conducted in collaboration with academic institutions and international partners.
• Educational Nature Camps Outdoor education programs for children and youth, including the 'Magic of Bosnian Pine' (Čarolija munike) camps at Studeno on Mount Prekornica, teaching participants about biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate change through hands-on activities in nature.
• Documentary Films Nature documentary productions showcasing Montenegro's wildlife and ecosystems, including films about the Komarnica River, wild rivers, and Bosnian Pine forests, screened at festivals and public premieres.
• Publications and Library Educational materials, scientific publications, reports, and resources on environmental topics, biodiversity, and conservation efforts in Montenegro.
• Environmental Awareness Campaigns Public outreach initiatives including the Save Komarnica campaign, Save the Blue Heart of Europe initiative, and various advocacy efforts to protect Montenegro's natural heritage and oppose hydropower development.
• Natura 2000 Habitat Mapping Services Habitat mapping and ecological network assessment services supporting Montenegro's designation and management of Natura 2000 protected areas under EU environmental directives, including work in Štitarićka, Skrbuša, Vranještica, and Komarnica river basins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conducted first comprehensive dendrochronological research in Montenegro, establishing the country's first dendrochronological laboratory
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• Center for Protection and Research of Birds of Montenegro (CZIP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE collaborates with CZIP on Natura 2000 network establishment and river protection initiatives. CZIP Executive Director Jovana Janjušević participates in Morača River protection working group.
• Wildlife MontenegromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in CSOs for Active Participation in Establishment and Management of Natura 2000 Network project, part of M'BASE initiative.
• NVO EnvPro (Environmental Programme)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Bojana River basin conservation projects including Skadar frog protection and sustainable development planning in Bojana Delta.
• NVO MogulsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Skadar frog conservation project and Save the Frogs Day events organized at Lake Šas in Ulcinj.
• NVO Green HomesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Katič marine protected area project involving dusky grouper research.
• Mediterranean Center for Ecological Monitoring (MedCEM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Katič marine protected area project focused on dusky grouper research.
• NVO Septentrion Environnement (Marseille)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner in 20-day field research on dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) in Katič marine protected area.
• NGO Eco-TeamsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for Cijevna River canyon conservation project. Develops socio-economic analysis for submission to Municipality of Tuzi.
• Faculty of Forestry, University of BelgradesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing dendrochronological training. Professors conducted tree-ring sampling workshops on Mount Prekornica and sample preparation training in Belgrade.
• Centre for Civic Education (CCE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organization in M'BASE project 'CSOs in Montenegro - From Basic Services to Policy Shaping'. CDE is implementation partner alongside FES, CZIP, and Politikon Network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Balkani Wildlife Society: Bulgaria-based NGO working on vulture and large carnivore conservation across the Balkans. Comparable grassroots science-and-advocacy NGO model applied to biodiversity in the same broader region.
• Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA): Albanian environmental NGO working on species conservation, habitat protection, and environmental education in the Western Balkans. Comparable operating model and thematic focus, but serves Albania rather than Montenegro.

Broad incumbents

• Wetlands International: Global NGO dedicated to wetland conservation. CDE's Bojana Delta and wetland-focused work sits directly within this larger organization's global agenda, providing both an advocacy reference point and a potential partner/scaling route.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Global authority on biodiversity, species conservation status, and protected-area standards. CDE's species surveys, habitat mapping, and Natura 2000 work feeds directly into IUCN frameworks and Red List assessments.
• WWF Adria: Regional office of a global conservation organization, active on rivers, forests, and protected areas across the Western Balkans. Operates the same thematic agenda as CDE, but at significantly larger scale and with a multi-country portfolio.

Direct peers

• Riverwatch: Austrian NGO that co-coordinates the Save the Blue Heart of Europe campaign with EuroNatur. Directly comparable in mission and geography — river conservation in the Balkans with the same partner networks CDE serves.
• Center for Protection and Research of Birds of Montenegro (CZIP): Montenegrin NGO that collaborates with CDE on Natura 2000 establishment and the Morača River protection working group. Same in-country geography and overlapping conservation remit around protected areas and biodiversity.
• NVO Green Home: Montenegrin civil society organization focused on environmental protection. Partners with CDE on the Katič marine protected area project, addressing overlapping conservation and sustainable-development topics in the same domestic context.
• EuroNatur Foundation: German-based conservation foundation that is CDE's primary partner on Balkan river campaigns (Save Komarnica, Morača, Save the Blue Heart). Operates as a peer funder and co-implementer across the same rivers, species, and advocacy agenda in the Balkans.

Emerging players

• Noé Conservation: French-headquartered conservation NGO active on threatened species and habitats across Europe. Comparable niche-NGO operating model focused on biodiversity research, public engagement, and species recovery in similar European geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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