CategoriesActivities Press ReleaseMarine erosion is the advancement of land towards the sea. This phenomenon is a natural process which can be impacted by many secondary factors such as climate change. Coastal erosion is also accelerated by human activities such as deforestation or urbanization. The consequences of erosion have a long-term impact on lagoon and marine ecosystems. It […]
CategoriesPress ReleaseOne of the most acute problems of environmental degradation on the coast is caused by urban waste. This issue, along with the problem of sewage are still unresolved and alarming. Waste is collected near rivers, streams and near the sea. Their deposits go to landfills but these are out of standards, unplanned and located in […]
CategoriesPress ReleaseAlbania has significantly expanded the extension of its network of protected areas to 18% of the total land area of the country. The network dates back to the 1960s, when the first protected areas were announced, consisting mainly of small forest areas. After the 2000s, this network expanded significantly to fulfill the purpose of creating oases […]
CategoriesReportsAlbania’s coastline stretches 316 km from Shkodra to Konispol and is the country’s most valuable asset, as well as being home to over 13% of the country’s human population. Economic, geopolitical and touristic development of the coastal belt is of strategic and national importance for the country. However, the area suffers from a range of […]
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