AOS is launching this open call to select a local nongovernmental organization as a subgrantee responsible for organizing and managing Conservation Youth Clubs, including coordination, logistics and activity implementation.

The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) is looking for a graphic design and printing company to support the 2026 project “Remember Gjirokastra: Reviving Traditions, Restoring Nature!” in the Gjirokastra region.

The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, is happy to announce the Second Ornithological Conference in Albania (SOCA 2025).

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 …

In our ever-changing world, where human activities continue to exert pressure on the environment, Protected Areas emerge as sanctuaries of nature’s wisdom. These carefully designated spaces harbor unique biodiversity and provide an array of invaluable benefits known as Ecosystem Services. Let us embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into the remarkable advantages …

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 Dalmatian Pelican in Divjaka-Karavasta starts breeding every January, right at the peak of winter, a period when most of the birds are still in wintering mood. The flocks of the Dalmatian Pelicans start to gather every January at the Pelicans island in Karavasta Lagoon. The fluffy feathers of the head and the orange-red pouch …

It is a great honor that our dear colleague Besjana Shehu, also the co-founder of AOS has been selected as one of the 10 nominees for the Future for Nature Award 2021. Her nomination has been shortlisted among 470 applications worldwide from motivated young people, closely involved in the conservation of wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity as a whole.