9 October 2023,Kamez. The coalition of Non-Governmental Environmental Organizations recently organized a crucial consultative meeting to address the pressing issue of rezoning in protected areas. The meeting, held yesterday, brought together local actors from Zall Gjoçaj who shared their valuable insights and concerns regarding the current state of affairs in the region. The discussion primarily […]

On the 12th of July, 2023, the Second Forum on Protected Areas convened with the primary objective of providing stakeholders with vital updates on the ongoing litigation process concerning the review of protected areas. This significant event served as a platform for informed discussions and collaborative efforts among key interest groups. During this forum, interest […]

The most recent milestone in our journey took place at the esteemed “Fan S. Noli” University in Korça, Albania. This concluding open lecture of the current phase continued to explore the critical topic of altering the boundaries of Protected Areas (PAs) and its profound implications for ecological integrity and future governance. In a world facing […]

Recently, organizations dedicated to safeguarding biodiversity conducted an open lecture for students at the University of Elbasan, Albania. The Coalition of Organizations for Protected Areas hosted the latest lecture, focusing on the theme “The Process and Challenges of Reviewing Protected Areas in Albania.” This educational initiative aimed to inform students and academic staff about the […]

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, […]