The 2027 draft budget allocates ALL 3.23 billion to the Ministry of Environment, including ALL 1 billion for investment.

Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said the funding would support major projects, environmental infrastructure, natural resource protection and stronger environmental monitoring. He said the planned investments would improve environmental quality and promote sustainable development. They would also support commitments on the path towards European Union integration, with the aim of creating a cleaner environment and protecting the country’s natural assets.

Priority projects include completing the Multifunctional Centre in Vjosa River National Park and the second phase of Eco-Park Ulëz. Plans also include panoramic viewing platforms across the protected areas network and a pedestrian promenade in Divjaka-Karavasta National Park. Further investment will support integrated waste management infrastructure in Elbasan.

Environmental monitoring priorities for 2027 include strengthening air quality monitoring through monitoring stations and equipping the National Noise Monitoring Network with measuring devices.

Other priorities include establishing the National Climate Agency and the National Environment Fund, as well as implementing the National Programme “Albanian Green Corps”.

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