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The International Union for Conservation of Nature demands that Albania amend the law that violates Protected Areas

2025-09-30 16:52:00, Aktualitet CNA

The International Union for Conservation of Nature demands that Albania amend

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) today called on the Albanian government ahead of the 2025 IUCN World Congress to amend Law No. 21/2024, which repealed long-term protection for the country's most sensitive ecosystems.

According to the IUCN, Protected Areas exist for conservation, not for mass development.

From the coastal wetlands of Albania to Protected Areas around the world, IUCN's message emphasizes that tourism cannot be an excuse to destroy nature.

The IUCN Congress called on Albania to restore protection against the construction of airports, luxury resorts and other large infrastructure projects in IU Category I & II areas.

The law now allows the construction of airports, power plants and large tourist complexes even within IUCN Category I & II areas, as well as changing borders to accommodate these projects. This disturbing legal change undermines biodiversity protection, commitments to EU membership and climate change resilience, setting a dangerous precedent that could encourage similar behavior in other countries. /CNA





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