Extreme weather events driven by climate change are increasing, exacerbating inequalities between and within countries across all continents. From heatwaves to catastrophic hailstorms, these events impose costs we are ill-equipped to bear and place even greater burdens on vulnerable communities. Recently, various regions of our country have experienced extremes such as strong winds, hail, and …

As I looked through these beautiful black-and-white photos, I came across them in an old archive, almost by surprise, and they instantly transported me back to a time when dedicated individuals quietly worked to protect and monitor the Dalmatian Pelicans in Divjaka-Karavasta Far removed from politics, crisis, wars, and hunger strikes, their focus was solely …

On August 18th, the European Union’s Nature Restoration Law entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the effort to restore degraded ecosystems across Europe. With binding targets to reverse biodiversity loss and strengthen ecosystem resilience, this law aims to not only capture carbon and mitigate climate change but also reduce natural disaster risks, promote …

Artikulli nga Reporter AL Deputetja e Partisë Demokratike Ina Zhupa ka ngritur kundërshtime të forta ndaj nismës së fundit të qeverisë shqiptare për miratimin e dhjetë projektvendimeve që do të ulnin nivelin e mbrojtjes për Zonat e Mbrojtura të vendit. Në një postim në faqen e saj zyrtare në Facebook, Zhupa paralajmëroi një proces gjyqësor …

Na ishte, se c’na ishte! Na ishin njëherë, 5 pelikanë të rinj, vërsnik e shokë të ngushtë me njëri-tjetrin, të celur nga kolonia e Pelikanit Kacurel në Divjakë-Karavasta në 2024. Ata quheshin Adriatik, Arnisa, Bazhorr, Godulla dhe Artir. Në Qershor 2024, pak para se të arrinin fluturimin, biologët dhe ekspertët e AOS, SPP, AdZM Fier …

As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, coastal areas are among the most vulnerable regions. In Adriatic Albania, the rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and other climate-induced changes are posing significant challenges. This article delves into the key impacts of climate change on coastal areas in Adriatic Albania …

Vendimet prekin 9 Zona te Mbrojtura ekzistuese (Bredhi i Drenoves, Rrushkull, Bune – Velipoje, Pishe-Poro – Narte, Liqeni i Pogradecit, Kuturman – Qafe Bush, Kraste, Guri i Nikes – Valamare, Bjeshka e Oroshit) dhe nje zone te re te mbrojtur (Bisht-Kamez).Pese prej tyre, perkatesisht Rrushkulli, Bune – Velipoja, Pishe-Poro – Narte, Liqeni i Pogradecit dhe …

Environmental advocates in Albania started 2024 with a sense of foreboding. Despite relentless efforts to prevent it, the government has moved forward with what many are calling the most destructive law ever enacted regarding Protected Areas. In June 2024, the Albanian government approved a series of acts allowing construction, operation, and transmission projects within protected …

On June 27, a workshop on the PA-BAT+ (Protected Area Benefits Assessment Tool) methodology was held in Peshkopi. This event, part of regional efforts to better evaluate and manage protected areas, brought together local and regional institutions, community members, special interest groups, businesses, local decision-makers, civil society organizations, and media representatives. The workshop featured insightful …

On June 27, the second regional workshop for the implementation of the PA-BAT+ (Protected Area Benefits Assessment Tool) methodology took place in Peshkopi. This innovative tool, developed by IUCN, serves as a means to evaluate local stakeholders’ perceptions of ecosystem services and the flow of benefits from Protected Areas. The workshop saw the participation of …