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How can we protect the Protected Areas?

In Berk’s hospitable environment, the first “Biodiversity Talks” meeting on “How Can We Protect Protected Areas?” took place, focused on the border review process and the internal zoning of Protected Areas in Albania. At first glance, when reflecting on the state of Protected Areas, the situation may seem bleak but there is always room for …

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How can we turn Protected Areas into an engine of sustainable economic development and circular economy?

“Biodiversity Talks” comes again, this time with the topic “What is happening with Protected Areas in Albania? Investment Trend in Protected Areas! How can we turn Protected Areas into an engine of sustainable economic development and circular economy?” We continue uniformly in this social, friendly but also close dimension due to the circumstances, however we …

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The Egyptian Vulture, “Symbol” Of The “Green Week” in Gjirokastra, Albania

The Egyptian Vulture, the only breeding vulture in Albania served as a “symbol” of the “Green Week”, June 14 – 18, in Gjirokastra. A series of activities were held during this week, aiming to strengthen the capacities of local administration and raising public awareness on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation as well as integrated waste …

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The energy of the youth focused on protecting the Egyptian Vulture

The members of the Conservation Youth Club of Gjirokastra are already confirmed ambassadors for the protection of the only breeding vulture in our country, the Egyptian Vulture. At the beginning of May, on World Migratory Bird Day 2021, CYC-Gjirokastra undertook a very original and interesting activity in the museum area of the city of Gjirokastra, …

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How can we protect “Protected Areas”?

“Biodiversity Talks” comes again after a long hiatus, this time in a friendlier and more social format, away from the grueling online conversations; we will gather to talk to experts about the most current environmental challenges. AOS this time has united several “powerful” voices, who with their ideas, experience and expertise, will provide environmental dialogue …

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Another success story in Divjaka-Karavasta!

The platform built by AOS in April 2021, for the nesting of the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) is functioning with maximum efficiency. The latest monitoring, undertaken on June 5, 2021, on World Environment Day, confirms that about 80 breeding pairs of Little Terns have built their nest on the platform and many new pairs are expected …

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