Environmental Expert/Urbanist Would you like to join the team at the Urban Research Institute? Call description The Urban Research Institute is seeking an Environmental Expert/Urban Planner to join our team in implementing projects related to environmental protection, urban development, sustainable planning, local governance, and public policy. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, coordination, […]
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Urban Research Institute (URI) participated in the international training “Accessibility in Practice”, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Termoli (MACTE), Italy, from 28–30 April 2026, within the framework of the Art4All project. The training brought together partners from Italy, Albania, and Montenegro, focusing on strengthening inclusive approaches and improving accessibility in cultural and institutional […]
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From 25 to 27 March 2026, the Urban Research Institute (URI) participated in the Third Meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), held in Fruška Gora, Serbia. The regional workshop was organized by IUCN within the framework of the ADAPT 2.0 project, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation through ecosystem-based approaches […]
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A historic city in central Albania and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Berat has become an increasingly visited and sought-after destination for tourists and beyond. Stretching along the banks of the Osum River, this Ottoman-era city represents a true cultural and historical labyrinth in our country. The Urban Research Institute, in partnership with Brooks […]
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When we talk about waste, we usually think that responsibility lies only with citizens or municipalities. In fact, however, a large part of the responsibility also relates to the companies that produce or import products. This is precisely what the Extended Producer Responsibility strategy, or EPR, is intended to address. Put very simply, EPR means […]
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In the Municipality of Elbasan, structured steps are being taken toward climate neutrality, grounded in data and pilot projects that propose solutions that can be implemented in practice. The Urban Research Institute is a partner in two projects that address, in an integrated way, the key sectors of Elbasan’s urban climate transition—energy efficiency in private […]
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“Berati Riciklon” is consolidating as a success story and a replicable model for source separation of waste, not only because of its concrete results, but because it has set a new standard for how recycling is built and delivered as a public service: organised, well maintained, measurable, and connected to the market. In a sector […]
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Climate change is no longer an abstract risk for Albania. Floods, droughts, fires and infrastructure-related risks are occurring more frequently and at higher costs, while the “cost of inaction” translates every year into pressure on public budgets, local economies and household well-being. This raises a fundamental question for policymaking: do we only have strategies and […]
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The Urban Research Institute Annual Report 2024 brings together one year of work on cleaner cities, climate action, and better local governance in Albania and the Western Balkans. It highlights how data, policy expertise, and community engagement translate into concrete results for municipalities, citizens, and regional economies. In this 2024 annual report, you will find […]
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