CategoriesBarrier Identification and Prioritisation

Field Monitoring of River Barriers in the Vjosa Basin CompletedPërfundon monitorimi në terren i barrierave në pellgun e Vjosës

EcoAlbania has completed the field monitoring of river barriers across the Vjosa River basin, an important step in the implementation of the project “Breaking Barriers: Small Dams Removal Planning in the Vjosa River.” The monitoring focused particularly on the Vjosa’s smaller tributaries, where information on existing barriers remains limited. While the Vjosa itself remains free-flowing, a number […]

CategoriesNews Press Release

Irreversible Environmental Damage Threatens the Vjosa River: Bern Convention Raises Alarm

Tirana, 19.12.2025 – The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention has once again expressed deep regret and serious concern that the Albanian government has failed to halt the construction of the Vlora International Airport, in direct violation of Recommendation No. 219 (2023). Despite repeated calls to suspend the works, the Albanian authorities have completely ignored […]

Categories"Saving the blue heart of Europe" campaign Initiatives Ongoing Projects

Planting Week at Vjosa: Restoring the Forests of Europe’s Last Wild River

During the week of 16-21st November 2025, EcoAlbania has concluded a successful Planting Week along the Vjosa Wild River National Park with the support of Riverwatch and Patagonia. This initiative that unites communities, experts, volunteers, and local institutions in restoring native forest ecosystems along Albania’s most iconic river. This year’s planting activities took place within the framework of ReForestVjosa, […]

CategoriesESPID4Vjosa

ESPID4Vjosa Final Conference Highlights the Power of Cross-Border Cooperation for River Protection

Tirana, on May 30th  2025, the Final Conference of the ESPID4Vjosa project marked the conclusion of a multi-year initiative aimed at fostering science-based management and cross-sector collaboration for the protection of the Vjosa River, Europe’s last wild river. Held with the participation of national and international stakeholders, the event brought together government representatives, scientists, civil society actors, and […]

CategoriesESPID4Vjosa

One River, Two Countries: A Shared Journey to Protect the Vjosa/Aoos

On the 27th and 28th of March, organizations operating along the Vjosa River Basin, as part of the Vjosa Civil Society Network (VCSN), carried out an exchange visit to Ioannina and the Pindus National Park in Greece, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation and share valuable experiences on river protection and sustainable natural resource management. During […]

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