Albania has approved its first-ever Action Plan to combat wildlife poisoning — a 10-year strategy to protect endangered species like vultures, wolves, and bears. A major milestone for biodiversity and a first in the Western Balkans.

Tashmë Observation.org është portali zyrtar për regjistrimin e shpendëve në Shqipëri, dhe çdo listë e plotë e regjistruar në këtë platformë kontribuon direkt në EuroBird Portal (EBP) – rrjeti evropian që gjeneron harta dhe grafikë të detajuar të shpërndarjes dhe shtegtimit të shpendëve në kontinent.

On December 4, 2024, with an impressive turnout, the documentary “Hileja” directed by Ola Mitre, was premiered. The event brought together civil society organizations, donors, academics, university representatives, institutions, experts, and nature enthusiasts. Following the screening, an in-depth discussion took place regarding the significance of Protected Areas in Albania and the challenges they face. Inspired …

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 …

The controversy surrounding the construction of the Vlora Airport has drawn significant attention from environmental organizations and concerned citizens alike. At the center of this pivotal debate stands a powerful dissenting voice—Judge Blerona Hasa. Environmental Organizations Raise Alarm Over Vlora Airport In response to a lawsuit led by environmental organizations, including the Albanian Ornithological Society …

Did you know that Albania used to be home to four species of vultures (Cinereous Vulture, Bearded vulture, Griffon Vulture and the Egyptian Vulture), and that out of those four, the Egyptian Vulture is the last breeding vulture in our country? This species is listed as Globally Endangered by the IUCN, and some of its …

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play an important role in conservation by bringing environmental issues to the attention of the relevant stakeholders and policy makers, raising public awareness, undertaking conservation actions, conducting research, etc. But how does all this apply to the Albanian context? To answer this question, we have invited our very own Dr. Taulant …

As part of the annual tradition of celebrating one of the most popular and iconic bird species in Albania – the Dalmatian Pelican – the first episode is dedicated to exploring the conservation efforts and status of this species in the region.

The BalkanDetox LIFE project is a collaborative effort aiming to strengthen national capacities and raise awareness to fight illegal wildlife poisoning across seven Balkan countries. The use of poison baits is an unselective and damaging practice of killing animals, severely threatening many endangered species. It is urgent to address this issue. The new BalkanDetox LIFE website outlines …

Even though partners and stakeholders could not meet in person for the BalkanDetox LIFE Kick-off Meeting due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we are glad to report that the meeting was a success nonetheless, and received a lot of interest and engagement by multiple relevant stakeholders!   Overview of Kick-off Meeting On Monday, 30 November 2020, …