Conservation convention calls for comprehensive ecological assessment of Vlora airport project
Clear vote in the Vlora airport case: At the 56th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) at the end of March, the construction of the Vlora International Airport in the middle of the Vjosa-Narta protected area in Albania was discussed.
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Munich withdraws from airport project in Albania
The city of Munich is ending its indirect involvement via Flughafen München GmbH, whose subsidiary Munich Airport International (MAI) has so far been involved in the controversial project in an advisory capacity, according to its own statements. This was reported at the meeting of the Economic Committee.
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Besjana Guri: How protecting the Vjosa became her life's work
In the series of articles ‘Inspirational women in nature conservation’, we highlight women who are bringing about positive change with passion, courage and vision and making a significant contribution to the protection of Europe's nature. To kick off the series, Besjana Guri talks about what it means to be a campaigner for free-flowing rivers in a country like Albania.
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EU budget shake-up: will nature finally get the funding it deserves?
New joint paper on how the EU can close €200 billion gap and deliver for biodiversity
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Knepp and Storrington named ‘European Stork Village’
Knepp Estate and the village of Storrington in West Sussex have jointly been designated ‘European Stork Village’ by the EuroNatur foundation, recognising their role in the successful introduction of white storks to the UK.
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Ten years of hydropower data: ongoing threats and wins for Balkan rivers
Over a decade after the first systematic data collection on hydropower development in the Balkans, the latest Balkan Hydropower Update 2024 reveals a mixed reality: While significant advocacy efforts have successfully halted many destructive projects, the region’s rivers continue to face ongoing threats. Despite persistent resistance, thousands of hydropower projects are still being planned, with almost 100 currently under construction. Half of the planned or constructed projects are located within protected areas. Explore the new data on our interactive map.
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Albania: Beautiful appearance, but nature is being destroyed
Albania is the official guest country at this year's ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin. The small country on the Adriatic Sea attracts visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, but many areas that are valuable for nature conservation are being sacrificed for tourism.
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Munich Airport connected with controversial airport project in Albania
Munich City Council will decide tomorrow, Tuesday, on a petition concerning the construction of an airport in Albania. The airport is to be built in the middle of a nature reserve. Flughafen München GmbH (FMG – the limited company operating Munich Airport) is involved in an advisory capacity in the project.
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IUCN Report Recommends: Stop Water Abstraction at Shushica River in Albania and Use Alternatives
++ Planned water extraction project at the Shushica endangers biodiversity at the important tributary of the Vjosa ++ Vjosa ecosystem in danger despite national park status ++
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Grim outlook for Albania's coast: Kushner's luxury resort plans take shape
The Albanian government has approved Jared Kushner's plans to turn the uninhabited island of Sazan into a luxury resort. EuroNatur fears considerable negative effects on the nature of the entire coastline.
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