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Workshop with environmental NGOs in Tirana

May 28, 2022 Albiona Mucoimaj Activities

Ten environmental organizations operating in the districts of Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan and Lezha had the opportunity to extend the first collaborations between them through the online platform of the ENGONA project (Environmental NGO Network in Albania).

This paves the way for a more positive spirit of commitment to raising awareness of the environmental problems of former industrial areas, areas affected by land subsidence, or pollution from the general use of plastic bags.

The ENGONA platform enables thematic networking for: environmental advocacy, legislation, pollution and biodiversity. Likewise, it enables coordination for common environmental causes and mitigating the fragmentation that exists between civil society organizations.

Under the moderation of Anisa Feshti, and the contribution of trainers as Arben Malaj, Fjona Kurteshi and representatives of the four thematic networks of the platform, the representatives of the organizations had the opportunity to express their problems and get to know the work of other organizations.

They appreciated the initiative, the fact that the platform will be able to be used by them even after the end of the project and expressed their appreciation that this networking will be able to include other organizations too.

The training meeting with civil society organizations took place on May 27, 2022, by the Institute for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPM) in cooperation with the organization EcoAlbania and the ACEG Center (Albanian Center for Environmental Governance).

The ENGONA project is supported by LevizAlbania and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

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EcoAlbania shares the experience of Vjosa Campaign with environmental CSOs in North Macedonia and Kosovo

May 19, 2022 Albiona Mucoimaj Activities

On May 18 and 19, 2022, the next 2 forums with the theme “Vjosa Campaign – an inspiration for activism”were held in North Macedonia and Kosovo.

In cooperation with the organization EkoSvest, EcoAlbania shared its experience of the Vjosa campaign with the colleagues in Skopje. Our team focused on the work done with the media and the legal strategy followed in the case of Vjosa as a case of success and motivation for activists and organizations in the region.

Special importance was given to the tactics and continuous efforts to stop the 2 hydropower plants, of Pocem and Kalivaç, the protection of the Vjosa River and its tributaries, as well as the awareness activities or the way of transmitting messages. During the meeting, was raised also the issue of lack of cooperation between the NGO-s.

  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja
  • (c) Marjana Çerekja

While in Kosovo, a meeting was organized with the GAIA organization to share with them the experience of the Vjosa Campaign, which appears to be involved in the campaign against the HPP in the Lepenicë River located in the Sharri National Park. During the meeting, the actions taken by Gaia and the community from the beginning of their commitment until now were discussed. Environmental law and media awareness manuals were distributed to help them further with the campaign.

This forum is part of the tour of forums organized within the project “Campaign for Vjosa – inspiration for activism” This project aims to share the experience of EcoAlbania during the last 8 years in the campaign “To save the blue heart of Europe”, with national and regional NGOs as one of the main actors in undertaking and leading campaigns for the protection of nature.

The next meeting will take place in Greece on June 15, 2022.

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Vjosa’s campaign, inspiration for Montenegrin activists in Komar river campaign

May 2, 2022 Albiona Mucoimaj Activities

On 2nd May of 2022, in cooperation with the organization Montenegrin Ecologists Society (MES), the second forum “Campaign for the Year – inspiration for activism” took place in Montenegro. This forum was part of a 3-day activity of the campaign “To save (the river) Komarnica” (Spasimo Komarnicu) organized from April 30 to May 3 in the village of Dojna Brezna near the Komar River. The activity was a reaction of NGOs against the HPP that is planned to be built on the river. During the 3 days, rafting, hiking in nature, as well as various workshops and meetings were organized, one of which was the forum for Vjosa’s campaign.

During the forum, it was discussed about Vjosa’s campaign, the media and legal campaigns that have been undertaken. The meeting was attended by representatives of Montenegrin civil society organizations and activists, with whom 2 practical manuals were also shared: Legal tools to set up a litigation strategy and Techniques to raise awareness through the media, which will be very fruitful in the campaign undertaken by them.

  • © Marjana Çerekja
  • © Marjana Çerekja
  • © Marjana Çerekja
  • © Marjana Çerekja
  • © Marjana Çerekja
  • © Marjana Çerekja

After the presentation, the question & answer section took place where the interest was quite high, not only to ask about Vjosa’s campaign but also to see how those initiatives can be used in the “Save Komarnica” campaign. There was also interest around the Cemi river, focusing on the current situation, the plans to build HPP, and what can be done, agreeing on an opinion that there should be more cooperation between NGOs in Montenegro and Albania about this issue.

This forum is part of the tour of forums organized within the project “Campaign for Vjosa – inspiration for activism” This project aims to share the experience of EcoAlbania during the last 8 years in the campaign “To save the blue heart of Europe”, with national and regional NGOs as one of the main actors in undertaking and leading campaigns for the protection of nature.

The next meetings will take place in North Macedonia on May 18th and Kosovo on May 19th.

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EcoAlbania launched the Forum Tour “Vjosa Campaign – inspiration for activism” in the Balkans

April 29, 2022 Albiona Mucoimaj Activities

Since its establishment in December 2014, EcoAlbania has implemented a campaign for the protection of the Vjosa River, which aims to raise public awareness of the ecological values of the Vjosa River, and protect it from plans to build HPPs.

Thanks to the experience of the last 8 years, comes with the project “Campaign for Vjosa – inspiration for activism in Albania” to share this experience with national and regional NGOs as one of the main actors in undertaking and directing nature protection campaigns. As part of the project, tour of forums was launched in neighboring countries, with which cooperation can be very strong on environmental issues that affect both sides.

The first forum took place on April 29, 2022 in Tirana at the Heinrich Böll Foundation. There where 12 participants from civil society organizations, a mix between activists, young people who aim to increase their knowledge and people who have invested years in environmental protection and biodiversity.

  • ⓒ Marjana Çerekja
  • ⓒ Marjana Çerekja
  • ⓒ Marjana Çerekja
  • ⓒ Marjana Çerekja

During the meeting was discussed about the campaign “Save the blue earth of Europe” – The case of Vjosa, explaining the steps taken by the group of partner organizations in this campaign. Olsi Nika, CEO of EcoAlbania gave a full overview of the challenges and successes of the campaign focusing in particular on media relations and the legal battle. With the participants were also shared 2 practical manuals: “Legal tools to set up a litigation strategy” and “Techniques to raise awareness through the media”, to come to their aid during their campaigns.

At the end of the activity, an open discussion was held in the form of a conversation during which questions and suggestions were made on how we can all improve together in the initiative to protect nature.

The next meetings will be organized in Montenegro, Kosovo, Northern Macedonia and Greece starting from Montenegro on May 2, 2022.

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