Years of joint effort spark change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/action-plan-albania-2-1024x484.jpg\")
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This achievement didn\u2019t happen overnight. It\u2019s the result of seven years of relentless effort and collaboration among the Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS)\u2014a key national partner in the BalkanDetox LIFE project\u2014the Ministry, and a broad network of partners. These include law enforcement bodies, scientific institutions, and both local and international environmental organizations. Together, they’ve worked tirelessly to raise awareness, strengthen legislation, and build the capacity of institutions to take on a problem that had long flown under the radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poisoning: The silent threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/action-plan-albania-5-819x1024.jpg\")
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For over 30 years, wildlife poisoning in Albania went largely unchecked. In fact, until 2019, using poisoned bait wasn\u2019t even classified as a legal offense. That changed when poisoning was finally recognized as an administrative violation under the law \u201cOn the Protection of Wild Fauna.\u201d<\/em> Since then, the BalkanDetox LIFE project and its allies have pushed hard to elevate the issue, ensuring it’s treated as a serious conservation concern that demands coordinated, systemic action.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA smart, strategic Action Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/action-plan-albania-3-819x1024.jpg\")
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The newly approved plan lays out a ten-year roadmap aimed at fighting wildlife poisoning head-on. The plan aims to deepen understanding of the problem and sets out a series of coordinated actions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Preventive measures against the use of poisoned baits, designed to prevent and deter poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Actions for inspections and monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standardized protocols for collecting evidence and investigating incidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All of these tools are meant to help institutions and stakeholders respond quickly and effectively\u2014whether it’s about stopping poisoning before it starts or dealing with incidents when they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protecting Albania\u2019s wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Poisoning is still a serious threat to some of Albania\u2019s most iconic and ecologically critical animals, including vultures, bears, wolves, and other scavengers. This action plan will act as a vital safety net for species already struggling with several human-induced threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration as a catalyst for change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/action-plan-albania-1024x768.jpg\")
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What makes this milestone even more remarkable is how it came about: through determined collaboration. Ministries, NGOs, scientists, and engaged citizens all played a part. Their combined efforts show what\u2019s possible when different sectors unite behind a common cause\u2014protecting Albania\u2019s incredible natural heritage. It also sets a strong example for similar action across the wider Balkan regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As one of the driving forces behind this progress, the BalkanDetox LIFE project celebrates this breakthrough and remains committed to bringing similar results in other Balkan countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BalkanDetox LIFE project\u202f <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe \u2018BalkanDetox LIFE<\/a>\u2018 project aims to strengthen national capacities to fight wildlife poisoning and raise awareness about the problem across Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, the Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia. It is a five-year endeavour with a \u20ac1.8 million budget that received funding from the EU\u2019s\u202fPrograma LIFE<\/a>\u202fand co-funding by the\u202fVulture Conservation Foundation, the<\/a>\u202fMAVA Foundation<\/a>\u202fand\u202fEuronatur<\/a>. Project partners are the Vulture Conservation Foundation as the coordinating beneficiary, and the\u202fAlbanian Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fAssociation BIOM<\/a>,\u202fBird Protection and Study Society of Serbia<\/a>,\u202fFund for Wild Flora and Fauna<\/a>,\u202fHellenic Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fMacedonian Ecological Society<\/a>,\u202fOrnitolo\u0161ko dru\u0161tvo NA\u0160E Ptice<\/a>\u202fand the\u202fProtection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania<\/a>\u202fas associated beneficiaries. Furthermore, this project is based on Spanish best practice experience and counts on the support from the\u202fJunta de Andaluc\u00eda<\/a>\u202fand the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"BalkanDetox](\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NEW-BalkanDetox-LIFE-funder-and-partner-logos-1024x77.png\")
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This achievement didn\u2019t happen overnight. It\u2019s the result of seven years of relentless effort and collaboration among the Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS)\u2014a key national partner in the BalkanDetox LIFE project\u2014the Ministry, and a broad network of partners. These include law enforcement bodies, scientific institutions, and both local and international environmental organizations. Together, they’ve worked tirelessly to raise awareness, strengthen legislation, and build the capacity of institutions to take on a problem that had long flown under the radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poisoning: The silent threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For over 30 years, wildlife poisoning in Albania went largely unchecked. In fact, until 2019, using poisoned bait wasn\u2019t even classified as a legal offense. That changed when poisoning was finally recognized as an administrative violation under the law \u201cOn the Protection of Wild Fauna.\u201d<\/em> Since then, the BalkanDetox LIFE project and its allies have pushed hard to elevate the issue, ensuring it’s treated as a serious conservation concern that demands coordinated, systemic action.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA smart, strategic Action Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly approved plan lays out a ten-year roadmap aimed at fighting wildlife poisoning head-on. The plan aims to deepen understanding of the problem and sets out a series of coordinated actions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Preventive measures against the use of poisoned baits, designed to prevent and deter poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Actions for inspections and monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standardized protocols for collecting evidence and investigating incidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All of these tools are meant to help institutions and stakeholders respond quickly and effectively\u2014whether it’s about stopping poisoning before it starts or dealing with incidents when they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protecting Albania\u2019s wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Poisoning is still a serious threat to some of Albania\u2019s most iconic and ecologically critical animals, including vultures, bears, wolves, and other scavengers. This action plan will act as a vital safety net for species already struggling with several human-induced threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration as a catalyst for change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes this milestone even more remarkable is how it came about: through determined collaboration. Ministries, NGOs, scientists, and engaged citizens all played a part. Their combined efforts show what\u2019s possible when different sectors unite behind a common cause\u2014protecting Albania\u2019s incredible natural heritage. It also sets a strong example for similar action across the wider Balkan regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As one of the driving forces behind this progress, the BalkanDetox LIFE project celebrates this breakthrough and remains committed to bringing similar results in other Balkan countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BalkanDetox LIFE project\u202f <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe \u2018BalkanDetox LIFE<\/a>\u2018 project aims to strengthen national capacities to fight wildlife poisoning and raise awareness about the problem across Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, the Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia. It is a five-year endeavour with a \u20ac1.8 million budget that received funding from the EU\u2019s\u202fPrograma LIFE<\/a>\u202fand co-funding by the\u202fVulture Conservation Foundation, the<\/a>\u202fMAVA Foundation<\/a>\u202fand\u202fEuronatur<\/a>. Project partners are the Vulture Conservation Foundation as the coordinating beneficiary, and the\u202fAlbanian Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fAssociation BIOM<\/a>,\u202fBird Protection and Study Society of Serbia<\/a>,\u202fFund for Wild Flora and Fauna<\/a>,\u202fHellenic Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fMacedonian Ecological Society<\/a>,\u202fOrnitolo\u0161ko dru\u0161tvo NA\u0160E Ptice<\/a>\u202fand the\u202fProtection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania<\/a>\u202fas associated beneficiaries. Furthermore, this project is based on Spanish best practice experience and counts on the support from the\u202fJunta de Andaluc\u00eda<\/a>\u202fand the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a major win for biodiversity, Albania\u2019s Ministry of Tourism and Environment has officially approved the Action Plan for the Protection from Poisoning of Endangered and Endemic Species of Wild Fauna in Albania, 2025\u20132035. This significant move, formalized under Order No. 142 on April 11, 2025, marks a powerful step forward in tackling one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40025,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[385,112,31],"class_list":["post-40021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-2025-04","tag-balkandetoxlife","tag-poisoning"],"yoast_head":"\n
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For over 30 years, wildlife poisoning in Albania went largely unchecked. In fact, until 2019, using poisoned bait wasn\u2019t even classified as a legal offense. That changed when poisoning was finally recognized as an administrative violation under the law \u201cOn the Protection of Wild Fauna.\u201d<\/em> Since then, the BalkanDetox LIFE project and its allies have pushed hard to elevate the issue, ensuring it’s treated as a serious conservation concern that demands coordinated, systemic action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The newly approved plan lays out a ten-year roadmap aimed at fighting wildlife poisoning head-on. The plan aims to deepen understanding of the problem and sets out a series of coordinated actions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these tools are meant to help institutions and stakeholders respond quickly and effectively\u2014whether it’s about stopping poisoning before it starts or dealing with incidents when they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poisoning is still a serious threat to some of Albania\u2019s most iconic and ecologically critical animals, including vultures, bears, wolves, and other scavengers. This action plan will act as a vital safety net for species already struggling with several human-induced threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes this milestone even more remarkable is how it came about: through determined collaboration. Ministries, NGOs, scientists, and engaged citizens all played a part. Their combined efforts show what\u2019s possible when different sectors unite behind a common cause\u2014protecting Albania\u2019s incredible natural heritage. It also sets a strong example for similar action across the wider Balkan regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As one of the driving forces behind this progress, the BalkanDetox LIFE project celebrates this breakthrough and remains committed to bringing similar results in other Balkan countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018BalkanDetox LIFE<\/a>\u2018 project aims to strengthen national capacities to fight wildlife poisoning and raise awareness about the problem across Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, the Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia. It is a five-year endeavour with a \u20ac1.8 million budget that received funding from the EU\u2019s\u202fPrograma LIFE<\/a>\u202fand co-funding by the\u202fVulture Conservation Foundation, the<\/a>\u202fMAVA Foundation<\/a>\u202fand\u202fEuronatur<\/a>. Project partners are the Vulture Conservation Foundation as the coordinating beneficiary, and the\u202fAlbanian Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fAssociation BIOM<\/a>,\u202fBird Protection and Study Society of Serbia<\/a>,\u202fFund for Wild Flora and Fauna<\/a>,\u202fHellenic Ornithological Society<\/a>,\u202fMacedonian Ecological Society<\/a>,\u202fOrnitolo\u0161ko dru\u0161tvo NA\u0160E Ptice<\/a>\u202fand the\u202fProtection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania<\/a>\u202fas associated beneficiaries. Furthermore, this project is based on Spanish best practice experience and counts on the support from the\u202fJunta de Andaluc\u00eda<\/a>\u202fand the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a major win for biodiversity, Albania\u2019s Ministry of Tourism and Environment has officially approved the Action Plan for the Protection from Poisoning of Endangered and Endemic Species of Wild Fauna in Albania, 2025\u20132035. This significant move, formalized under Order No. 142 on April 11, 2025, marks a powerful step forward in tackling one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40025,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[385,112,31],"class_list":["post-40021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-2025-04","tag-balkandetoxlife","tag-poisoning"],"yoast_head":"\nA smart, strategic Action Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Protecting Albania\u2019s wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration as a catalyst for change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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