At the ceremony organized by Partners Albania for Change and development and PDCS on April 2, 2019 in Tirana, EcoAlbania was among the three organizations awarded the “White Dove” Prize, for civic bravery shown for the nature protection in Albania.
The battle of EcoAlbania, together with many partners and associates for the protection of the River Vjosa is honored with this symbolic prize with motivation “For the persistency and given contribution in protecting national water resources and the Vjosa River Initiative, raising the issue at the international level”.
The battle of EcoAlbania, together with many partners and associates for the protection of the River Vjosa is honored with this symbolic prize with motivation “For the persistency and given contribution in protecting national water resources and the Vjosa River Initiative, raising the issue at the international level”.
Uncontrolled development of hydropower projects in Albania has put pressure on affected communities and the country’s river network. 540 hydropower plants are planned to be built in the entire territory of Albania, where almost every stream will be charged, causing irreversible damage to the environment. These projects affect tourism potential and cause many social problems, such as conflicts between water users, displacement of residents, loss of property, etc.
EcoAlbania dedicates this prize to all communities and organizations in Albania who every day face the challenge of protecting their water resources and natural ecosystems and continue their resistance regardless of the obstacles they have.
