To identify and provide practical, theoretical, institutional and legal alternatives for long-term solutions in the protection and enhancement of bird community and their critical habitats, biodiversity, nature and environment in Albania and to work closely with all the stakeholders for the sustainable use of natural resources.
In order to achieve this mission, AOS has the following objectives:
To prevent the extinction of bird species and to improve their conservation status in Albania,
To preserve and enhance bird habitats, bird ecosystems and Important Bird Areas in the country,
To support the interested parties and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life through sustainable use of natural resources.
Our Vision

Save species by conserving and restoring species populations across their natural ranges, and maintaining genetic diversity, ensuring they can continue to play their role in the web of life and for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations

Conserve sites and habitats by ensuring effective conservation, through action and advocacy, of the most important sites and habitats for nature across the world

Encourage ecological sustainability by promoting sustainable management of our planet and its natural resources so as to secure a future for birds, biodiversity, and ourselves

Empower people for positive change by restoring or strengthening the connections between people and nature, building and consolidating a movement of local and national civil-society conservation organizations that can provide broad-based support for nature conservation.
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February 27, 2026 in World
Kush mund ta përdorë këtë mekanizëm? Ky mekanizëm mund të përdoret nga anëtarë të komunitetit, palë të interesit lokale, pjesëmarrës …
February 27, 2026 in World
The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) is committed to implementing this project in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. As part …
February 17, 2026 in World
The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) is extending the deadline for applications to the open call for three experts under the project “Remember Gjirokastra: Reviving Traditions, Restoring Nature!” in the Gjirokastër Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), covering the municipalities of Gjirokastër, Libohovë and Dropull.These assignments will support habitat and biodiversity surveys in the project area and contribute …
February 13, 2026 in World
AOS is launching this open call to select a local nongovernmental organization as a subgrantee responsible for organizing and managing Conservation Youth Clubs, including coordination, logistics and activity implementation.
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Wintering Waterbirds in Albania - International Waterbird Census, January 14-25, 2016
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Wintering Waterbirds in Albania - International Waterbird Census, January 14-25, 2016
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