Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to the public debate over the planned investment in Zvërnec. He called for respectful discussion and defended the right of environmentalists and citizens to express their concerns.
In a social media post, Rama criticized the offensive language used by some participants in the debate. He urged people to respect environmental activists and others who are exercising their right to protest.
Furthermore, Rama said personal insults against him do not concern him. However, he warned that abusive language is damaging public discourse and online communication.
To support his argument, Rama pointed to the Camargue region in southern France. He described it as one of Europe’s most important wetland areas, known for its biodiversity, lagoons, salt flats, and flamingo colonies.
At the same time, Camargue has developed into a major international tourist destination. Rama said France protected the area by making it valuable to society rather than isolating it from development.
“France did not protect Camargue by keeping civilization away from it. It protected it by making it valuable to its civilization,” Rama said.
He stressed that nature and development do not have to compete with each other. Instead, governments can create models that allow both to grow together.
In addition, Rama argued that integrating natural resources into the economy encourages local communities to protect them. As a result, communities gain both environmental and economic benefits.
Finally, Rama said the real challenge is not choosing between nature and development. Rather, it is finding the vision to turn natural assets into sustainable economic opportunities. He described this as the key lesson from Camargue, where nature and development continue to prosper side by side.
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