TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/The Ministry of Environment has been allocated 3.23 billion lek under Albania’s 2027 budget, with 1 billion lek set aside for investment projects.
Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in a social media post that the funding would be directed towards major investments, environmental infrastructure, the protection of natural resources and stronger environmental monitoring.
Jaupaj said the allocated funding would support specific projects aimed at improving environmental quality and promoting sustainable development.
He added that the investments would also help Albania meet its commitments on the path towards European Union membership, with the broader goal of creating a cleaner environment and protecting the country’s natural resources.
The 2027 budget will support specific projects aimed at developing environmental infrastructure and improving public access to natural areas.
Key priorities include completing the Multifunctional Centre at Vjosa River National Park, the second phase of the Ulëz Eco-Park project, the construction of panoramic viewing platforms across the protected areas network and a pedestrian promenade at Divjakë-Karavasta National Park. Investment is also planned for integrated waste management infrastructure in Elbasan.
In terms of environmental monitoring, the 2027 budget aims to strengthen air quality monitoring through dedicated stations and equip the National Noise Monitoring Network with measuring devices.
The plans also include the establishment of the National Climate Agency and the National Environment Fund, alongside the implementation of the National Programme, “Albanian Green Corps”.
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