Environmental
Protest against new law on protected areas in Albania
Environmental organizations in Albania organize large-scale protests against a new law on protected areas, expressing concerns for the conservation of national parks and natural heritage.
Environmental organizations and activists in Albania have recently organized protests against a new law on protected areas, which they claim threatens the integrity of national parks and nature reserves across the country. The proposed legislation, expected to be voted in the Albanian Parliament, has raised alarm among conservation groups, scientists, and EU representatives, who warn it could undermine years of environmental protection efforts and jeopardize Albania's EU accession process. Protesters argue that the law would allow unsustainable development and construction in sensitive ecosystems, potentially causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and natural landscapes. The movement highlights growing public awareness of environmental issues and pressures the government to revise the draft law and ensure robust legal protections for Albania's protected areas.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Date added
- 2026-03-22 20:46 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-22 20:46 UTC
- Source
- Euronews Albania
- Connected threats
- Not provided