Combating Illegal Killing and Illegal Taking of Birds in Albania

Project objectives: 

• Reduce IKB in the project areas,
• Revise the extent and characteristics of IKB in Albania and evaluate its impact on decreasing bird populations,
• Improve the hunting legislation in Albania, towards a more responsible and sustainable hunting,
• Raise awareness and education on the impacts of IKB,
• Train relevant stakeholders on bird identification and monitoring, implementation of current legislation  and promote alternative nature friendly livelihood activities towards hunters, local tour operators, local businesses and public at large.

Duration of the project: 5 years (July 2018-July 2022)

Project partners: 

1. Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) – leading beneficiary

Location / Country / Specific area:

Semani and Terbufi, Lalzi bay and Tirana, (Albania)