Call for Mobile App Developers

Attention mobile application developers! We’re seeking talented individuals to create an immersive hiking trail app for both Apple (iOS) and Android devices. The app should feature interactive maps, captivating multimedia content, and user-generated uploads. Don’t miss the deadline to apply: June 25! Read the instructions below for more information and submit your application today. Application […]

World Environment Day: Clean-up Activity

Yesterday, the Biodrini project brought together 100 enthusiastic schoolchildren from Kukës for a remarkable clean-up activity in Bushat. With the support of project representatives and the esteemed presence of the head of the Regional Council of Kukës, the event aimed to create a lasting impact by not only tidying up the surroundings but also instilling a sense of […]

Vacancy Announcement

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team at the Urban Research Institute. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and monitoring our diverse range of environmental, planning, land management and energy efficiency projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting […]

Open Call for Young Writers

(CALL EXTENDED) Young Writers Contest: Showcasing Kukës Territory through Short Stories The Urban Research Institute is excited to announce a contest called “Discover Kukës” for young writers, which is part of the ECOROUTES project. The aim of this competition is to motivate and encourage young writers to discover the beauty of Kukës and express their […]

Cross Border OL Capitalization Project

URI organized a conference in Berat, dedicated to Ancient Olive Orchards in the area, with the aim of sharing the knowledge and expertise gained through the Cross Border OL project. This project aimed to promote sustainable and high-quality olive oil production in the region, by identifying and promoting best practices. During the conference, participants were […]

Promo Video of Tepelena – Cult2Routes

In the framework of Project Cult2Routes “Development of Cultural Tourism through the Discovery of Mountain Trails and Cultural Destinations in the Albania-Greece Cross-Border Area”, a promotional video of Tepelena was made.

Cultural and Natural Routes in Tepelena

In the frame of “Cult2Routes“ project, financed by the EU through Interreg-IPA CBC Greece-Albania, URI created four cultural and natural routes in Tepelena, each offering a unique glimpse into the area’s history, culture, and natural beauty. The tourist trails are illustrated in the maps below. The Progonat-Peshtura Waterfall trail is a 6-kilometer hike that takes […]

Call for Applications

URI is searching for international consultancy on the implementation of the service: “Feasibility evaluation of the implementation in Albania of the atmospheric-based GHG emissions estimation and verification method”.The service is a component of the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Project: “Climate Change Measurement, Reporting and Verification System of Albania: Emissions and Mitigation”, under […]

4ALL Closing Conference

The Tourism for All Project (4ALL) has made a special contribution to improving access to natural and cultural heritage in the Greece-Albania cross border area, particularly in the city of Berat and Pindos National Park. Special commitment is needed to address the lack of accessibility to important natural and cultural monuments in the cross-border area. […]

Farmers Meeting in Përmet- MapCult

The Urban Research Institute, together with representatives of the Municipality of Përmet, including Mayor Alma Hoxha, visited Frashër to meet local farmers who are interested in becoming part of the farmer scheme for the project “Medicinal Aromatic Plant Cultivation as a Sustainable Alternative to Cannabis in Përmet (MapCult),” as well as to see up-close the […]

International Earth Day in Funarë – Video

Albania is one of the Western Balkans countries most vulnerable to the changing climate. The Municipality of Elbasan has been particularly vulnerable to climate-induced risks in recent years. URI’s latest project “Building climate resilience of forests through ecosystem-based adaptation” funded by the German government through GIZ Albania, addresses urgent climate change adaptation needs of vulnerable […]

Trained Observer Techniques – Video

Most municipalities in the region of Elbasan lack a performance management system for local public services in place. As a result, monitoring of public services is not carried out systematically. Community structures have not been set up, and citizen participation in decision-making processes has been very limited. A unified methodology for how to involve the […]

Viktor Nurce, Wood Worker – HAMLET Project

Waste Management and Environmental Protection Video

The “Waste Management and Environmental Protection” project is part of the “IPA Cross Border Cooperation Albania-Kosovo, 2010-2011″, funded by the European Union Delegation in Albania and Kosovo. The Urban Research Institute and the Advocacy Training & Resource Center were partners during this project implementation. This project focused on stimulating sustainable economic development and environmental protection […]

Velida Kotroci, Handicraft shop – HAMLET Project

Training Observers Techniques

The closing conference of the project ‘Improving the Provision of Environmental Services through the Trained Observers Techniques’ was organized this week, where the project’s achievements were presented.

World Forest Day

In the framework of the project “Promotion of Sustainable Management of Albania in the Network of Integrated Ecosystem Recovery“, supported by GEF and UN Environment, URI planted chestnut and acacia trees on World Forest Day, to restore degraded land in Erseka.

Patoku Lagoon – A paradise to protect

Handmade Lola – HAMLET project

Ermal Makri, Stonecarver – HAMLET Project

Enkeleda Myrtaj, Souvenir Shop – HAMLET Project

Edua, Traditional Food Store – HAMLET Project

Argjendari Lida – HAMLET Project

AN’ART – HAMLET Project

Building Structures with Recycled Materials

Sustainable Land Management

Olivo

HAMLET Project

Mr. Edlir Vokopola at URA Show

Mr. Edlir Vokopola, Director of Development and Programming at the Urban Research Institute, was invited to the URA show to talk about environmental issues.

World Soil Day

Environmental Film Festival Albania 2017 – Documentary

Environmental Film Festival Albania 2017 – Klan Plus

Protecting the environment and fighting climate change is a pressing global challenge. With this premise, several Albanian NGOs have joined efforts to fund, organize and sustain the fifth edition of the Environmental Film Festival of Albania (EFFA), held from 24 to 28 October 2017. The festival invited everyone, regardless of age, social background or interests, […]

Environmental Film Festival Albania 2017 – Top Channel

Protecting the environment and fighting climate change is a pressing global challenge. With this premise, several Albanian NGOs have joined efforts to fund, organize and sustain the fifth edition of the Environmental Film Festival of Albania (EFFA), held from 24 to 28 October 2017. The festival invited everyone, regardless of age, social background or interests, […]

Rubik, the hidden beauty of Mirdita

This short documentary provides insights into the work that was done in Rubik, under the project “Development of Eco-Tourism in Lezha Region (DETUREL)” of RDP – Regional Development Programme, funded by the Austrian Development Agency and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.