Within the HEVON project, three territorial workshops were organised in Albania, Montenegro, and Apulia to develop a SWOT analysis of the high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) value chain, with the active involvement of local stakeholders. 

Biodiversity loss and habitat degradation continue to threaten fragile ecosystems across the South Adriatic region, particularly in protected mountain and freshwater environments. Climate pressures, human activities, and limited cross-border coordination in conservation planning are making it increasingly difficult to safeguard priority habitats and species in Natura 2000 sites and protected areas.