Publication Archive • Urban Research Institute

Tracing Traditions, Exploring Kavaja and Rrogozhina

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.

Manual for monitoring the NDC 2021-2030

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 […]

Additional potential of energy efficiency for the enhancement of Albania’s NDC 2030

This publication is an analysis of Albania’s potential for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency; it supports the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in the enhancement of the Nationally Determined Contribution for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in the qualitative fulfilment of the obligations of Albania towards the United Nations Framework Convention […]

Women’s vulnerability to climate change

This publication was prepared under the Readiness and Preparatory Support Project of the Green Climate Fund for the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania “Enhancement of the existing NDC” 2020-2022. The project was implemented by the Urban Research Institute. This document provides an overview of the dimensions of gender vulnerability to climate change in […]

State of implementation of energy efficiency policies and measures

This document is an assessment of the state of implementation of the national energy efficiency policies and measures for climate change mitigation in Albania’s NDC 2016-2030; it supports the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in the enhancement of the Nationally Determined Contribution for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as in the qualitative fulfilment […]

Manual on the Supervision and Testing of Construction Work

URI developed and published a Manual that sets some standards for supervising and monitoring construction processes, as well as the testing of construction works. The manual also addresses infrastructure projects i.e. public works, according to the legislation in place and best practices. Read more

Policy Paper for Mainstreaming EbA approaches into Strategic Planning

This policy paper was developed within the project Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation, implemented with the financial support of the German Government through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The aim of the programme is to support developing countries and emerging economies in achieving their climate goals in line with the Sustainable Development […]

Accessible Tourism Booklet – Berat

It would be unthinkable for tourists coming to Albania not to visit the beautiful city of Berat. A city full of rich traditions and natural beauty, whose historical architecture represents over 2400 years of heritage. In the framework of the project “Accessible Tourism 4ALL“, with the aim of promoting international tourism, and especially to help […]

The Alternative View of Environmental Progress: Albania‘s Negotiations with EU and Chapter 27

GREEN 27+ consortium consisting of REC Albania, INCA, EDEN Center and Urban Research Institute, supported by 20 other environmental organizations in the country, drafted a Report on the opinion of Albanian civil society organizations on Chapter 27 – Environment, which is the first of its kind in our country. This group strongly believes in the […]