The second court session was convened regarding 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 (Category IV),” in the Administrative Court of Appeal. Eleven Albanian Environmental Civil Society Organizations had taken legal action against public authorities to challenge the annulment of […]

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Tirana convened for its initial hearing on the matter of Council of Ministers’ Decision (DCM) no. 60, dated 26th January 2022, titled “On the Proclamation of Natural Ecosystems, Natural Reserves/Managed Natural Parks (Category IV)”. This hearing was prompted by a lawsuit filed by 11 Albanian environmental civil society organizations, […]

In a historic development that holds immense significance for the future of Protected Areas (PAs) in Albania, a coalition of 51 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – both national and international – and academic-research institutions specializing in natural sciences, have come together in a united front. This alliance represents an unwavering commitment to influence political and […]

Continuing their mission to raise awareness and educate, organizations dedicated to biodiversity conservation recently conducted an open lecture at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana. The Coalition of Organizations for Protected Areas extended its series of open lectures to both public and private universities in Albania, aiming to inform students and academic staff […]

In early November, the Coalition of Organizations for Protected Areas was warmly welcomed by students and academic staff at the University Polis for an enlightening open lecture. The discussion centered around the theme “Impact on Protected Areas in Albania – Boundary Review, Legal, and Ecological Issues.” This engaging lecture left a lasting impact on all […]