How well do the Balkan states protect their rivers?
New study shows systemic failures of Western Balkan countries to comply with EU environmental law
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Register now: Balkan River Summit 2024
Save the Date for the most epic river rendezvous of the year! Join us at the 2nd Balkan River Summit organized by the Save the Blue Heart of Europe campaign - 5 days of networking, workshops, and adventure!
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A pipe for Prime Minister Edi Rama
Residents of the Shushica valley deliver an unusual petition to stop water abstraction from Vjosa Wild River National Park.
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Guardians of the common good: resistance against a huge dam project in Albania
One of the largest European reservoirs could soon be built in northeast Albania – a sad record. The Skavica project would dam the last free-flowing part of the Black Drin. Tens of thousands of people will have to be relocated for the dam project or virtually put into complete isolation. Two young teachers are mobilising the residents.
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Science delegation explores intact Vjosa Delta
++ 40 Scientists collaborate to assess biodiversity and advocate for inclusion in the Vjosa Wild River National Park amidst threats of mass tourism ++
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Bern Convention: Skavica dam in Albania contradicts the Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme
The Bureau of the Convention recently accepted a new complaint and urged the Albanian authorities to not develop projects which may negatively affect habitats and species.
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The Perilous State of Mediterranean Deltas
Deltas, where rivers meet the sea, are intricate landscapes shaped by millennia of natural forces. However, they're not just facing challenges; they're in crisis. A comprehensive study delves into Mediterranean deltas, revealing a story of resilience and the urgent need for conservation.
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Luxury construction projects threaten Albania's coastline
Luxury construction projects spearheaded by Jared Kushner and US diplomat Richard Grenell pose an imminent threat to Albania's pristine coastline, raising concerns among environmental advocates worldwide.
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Protest action on the Albanian Shushica River
++ The entire valley of the Shushica stands up against the diversion of its water ++ Albanian government wants to drain the water from the Vjosa tributary ++ Vjosa National Park in danger after just one year ++
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