by Marinela Spahiu, Urban Research Institute TIRANA, ALBANIA – On January 30-31, 2025, consortium members of the Climate Bridges Network in Action project gathered in Tirana for a two-day strategic meeting to launch the next phase of the initiative. The meeting brought together environmental organizations from across the Western Balkans to plan and coordinate efforts […]
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Strengthening climate governance and cooperation in the Western Balkans by building capacities, fostering partnerships, and promoting public engagement for effective climate action and sustainable development. © 2025 EUKI Background The Western Balkans is a region navigating EU accession while facing significant climate challenges. Despite adopting climate policies and plans, countries such as Albania, Bosnia and […]
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The Gender Policy and Plan 2024-2027 is URI’s roadmap for promoting gender equality throughout its work. The URI is dedicated to investigating and addressing pressing social and economic challenges across a spectrum of areas of expertise as defined in its Operational Manual and is committed to understanding the complexities within its sectorial development objectives and […]
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We’re thrilled to present the full MAPCULT documentary, showcasing our journey to transform lives through sustainable agriculture in Përmet, Albania. This film tells the story of how cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants is creating new economic opportunities and offering a sustainable alternative to cannabis cultivation. From the rolling hills of Përmet to the labs and […]
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We’re excited to announce the release of our new eco-tourism mobile app for Kukës, Albania and Rahovec, Kosovo! These interactive guides are designed to help visitors and locals alike explore the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of these stunning regions. The App is available on Android and iOS.
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Discover Kukës & Rahovec, enchanting short stories on culture, history, nature and legends from these areas. This publication has been crafted by the Urban Research Institute in the frame of EcoRoutes project. A collection of 18 stories, selected through the Writing Contest
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Kukës, Albania, with our captivating illustrated travel guide. From breathtaking landscapes to ancient traditions, this guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey through one of Albania’s best-kept secrets.
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This digital guidebook is produced to engage, help and inform foreigntourists exploring Kavaja and Rrogozhina, Albania. The guide’s focuson cultural heritage and traditional crafts such as pottery, weaving,and embroidery aims to offer visitors a chance to connect with localcommunities, understand their history, and appreciate theirtraditions.
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This manual for the development of a monitoring and evaluation system of Albania’s Nationally Determined Contribution 2021-2030 supports the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in the implementation of the policies and measures of the Nationally Determined Contribution 2021-2030, as well as in the qualitative fulfilment of the obligations of Albania towards the United Nations Framework Convention […]
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