Urban green spaces are disappearing across cities in the Western Balkans and South East Europe, making urban areas hotter, less resilient and less liveable. As part of the project Climate Bridges – Network in Action partners from four cities are joining forces for the Green Spaces, Safe Places campaign from 5 to 9 October 2026. […]
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Access to culture is a fundamental human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: cultural rights are indispensable for the dignity and the free development of the personality, and “everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, [and] to enjoy the arts”. The Urban Research Institute (URI) […]
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The Urban Research Institute Annual Report 2025 brings together one year of work on climate action, cleaner cities, and stronger local governance in Albania and the Western Balkans. It highlights how technical evidence, policy expertise, and community engagement translate into concrete results for municipalities, citizens, and regional cooperation. In this 2025 annual report, you will […]
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Green and Sustainable Energy in Elbasan Buildings – GreenELB Urban Research Institute, in collaboration with the Municipality of Elbasan, has prepared this publication in the framework of the project SGA NZC 101121530 – Subgrant – PCP3 – Elbasan, “Green and sustainable energy in Elbasan buildings”, implemented over the period 2024–2026 and funded by the European […]
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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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