As an Albanian NGO with strong leadership in protecting species, habitats, and Protected Areas and towards sustainability in the use of natural resources, which includes efforts in improving and advocating for proper Protected Area management, it is clear that the primary goal of Protected Areas, such as Divjaka-Karavasta, Butrinti, and Lure Mali i Dejes National …

https://youtu.be/fNUdnjnOXc0?si=66o782zMvRyHnyZV Pesticides, initially designed to rid us of pests, bring with them hidden dangers when misused, casting a shadow over our daily lives and overall health. The consequences of mishandling these toxic substances reach far beyond their intended purpose, posing a grave threat to human health, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children. In reality, …

October Big Day (Global Birding) is the annual celebration of our feathered friends that every year brings together thousands of people from all over the world through birdwatching. This time we turned our attention toward Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, where its rich wetland system sustains the migration of hundreds of birds on their lengthy and perilous …

216 wild birds were equipped with Albanian rings and released back into the wild after the placement of rings and morphological measurements. A team from AOS was at the Orikum Ornithological Station last week to carry out the bird ringing process. This annual event (twice a year) provides valuable data on the migration of birds, …

EuroBirdwatch is the largest birdwatching event in Europe, and it has become an annual tradition for us in recent years. On September 30 and October 1, our dedicated volunteers and AOS members, alongside our staff, organized birdwatching excursions to some of our country’s most significant sites for migratory birds. Four events took place, highlighting three …

This summary provides key insights into the consequences of reducing the area of the “Rrëzomë – Bredhi i Kardhiqit” Managed Nature Reserve on its species and habitats. It critically examines how the spatial changes affect the ecological balance, focusing on the impact on biodiversity, conservation efforts, and the overall health of the reserve’s unique ecosystems. …

Dokumenti vlerëson ndikimet e pritshme në larminë biologjike të Parkut Kombëtar të Butrintit si pasojë e rishikimit të kufijve të Parkut Kombëtar. Informacioni mbi konturet e Parkut u mbështet në informacionin e marrë nga Vendimi i Këshillit të Ministrave Nr. 693/2005 (i ndryshuar). Sipërfaqja e PKB sipas këtij vendimit është 9 424.4 ha. Hartuesit e …

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 is a podcast dedicated to exploring the different aspects of wildlife conservation through a series of interviews with guests, from a variety of backgrounds, that actively work and support conservation efforts. Our guests share valuable insight on the hurdles they have had to overcome, the current challenges they face, the lessons they have …

[Tirana, Date 20/09/2023] – A rightful step towards protecting our environment and our heritage of natural resources, the Administrative Court of Appeals has accepted to legitimize 11 civil society organizations, known for their pro-environmental activities, to challenge the decisions that have reduced areas and lowered the status of some of our country’s Protected Areas. Two …

[Tiranë, Data 20/09/2023] – Një hap i drejtë për mbrojtjen e mjedisit dhe trashëgimisë sonë të burimeve natyrore, Gjykata Administrative e Apelit ka pranuar të legjitimojë 11 organizata të shoqërisë civile, të njohura për aktivitetin e tyre pro mjedisit, për të kundërshtuar vendimet që kanë zvogëluar sipërfaqet dhe kanë ulur  statusin e disa prej Zonave …