Bern Convention Standing Committee (Bureau)
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Description
Bureau met 17-18 June 2026 and, by letter of 15 July 2026 (as summarised from search results), asked Albania to ensure full compliance with Articles 3 and 4 of the Convention regarding the Vjosa-Narta Emerald candidate site and noted that Albania had not submitted an updated Standard Data Form. Albania's progress report says the competent authorities will consider conservation values under national law. Bureau to review the government response at its September 2026 meeting (per EcoAlbania). Complainant: EcoAlbania.
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Officials and people linked
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Investigations and cases
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From Feb 2024
Protected areas: Law 21/2024 amendments and Constitutional Court challenge
Law 21/2024 amended the 2017 Law on Protected Areas. Opponents say it opened protected areas to tourist and resort construction. In November 2024, 37 opposition deputies asked the Constitutional…
Status: Constitutional Court rejected repeal (31 July 2025); law in force; political pressure for revision continues.
From 25 Sep 2024
Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case
Decree No. 596 of 25 September 2024 (AKZM title, Official) declared the Pishe Poro-Narte area a protected landscape (category V, about 16,124 ha per search summary). A Council of Ministers decision…
Status: Development permit reported (30 Mar 2026); preparatory works reported (29 Apr 2026); EIA requirement reported (15 May 2026); Bern Bureau letter (15 Jul 2026)…
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- Publisher
- EcoAlbania
- Date
- Jul 2026