Major success: River Vjosa becomes National Park
At a formal ceremony in Tepelena this morning and his Minister of the Environment and Tourism Mirela Kumbaro declared the River Vjosa a Wild River National Park. As from today, the…
Second Court session for the protected areas of category IV, Managed reserve/Nature Park
The second court session was held today, for the Decision of the Council of Ministers (DCM) no. 60, dated 26.1.2022, “On the Proclamation of Natural Ecosystems, Natural Reserves/Managed Natural Parks…
Western Balkans: Scientists and NGO representatives call for more rivers to be protected as part of the Emerald Network
In 2011, Western Balkan countries proposed a small number of sites as part of the Europe-wide Emerald Network of protected natural areas. But too many of the region’s stunning rivers…
51 civil society organizations and academic institutions in a joint declaration for protected areas
This is a moment that shapes the future of Protected Areas in Albania where 51 Civil Society Organizations, national and international, operating in the field of nature protection and academic-research…
Major milestone is reached in work towards Vjosa Wild River National Park as the team of experts delivers Feasibility Study
The Vjosa River in Albania, one of the last wild rivers of Europe, is one major step closer to protection today as the team of Albanian and international experts working…
Actus for Vjosa: From Albania to Greece, a tribute to one of the last wild rivers in Europe
Close to its establishment as National Park, the Vjosa river cause continues to inspire worldwide organizations, environmentalists, artists, youngsters, and many people – bringing closely to our conscience the message…
Albanian Government signs commitment to establish a Vjosa Wild River National Park
After ten years of dedicated action by local communities, environmentalists, scientists and artists to permanently protect the Vjosa River and its tributaries, today, the Albanian government took the historic step…
The Vjosa Forever concert in Tepelena brings together well-known artists for the declaration of Vjosa National Park
Tepelënë, June 4, 2022. Well-known Albanian artists held the “Vjosa Forever” concert in Tepelënë in support of the Vjosa national park now campaign for the declaration of the Vjosa river…
