Albania declared the Vjosa a national park, following years of organizing by river communities, Albanian scientists and environmental groups against dam construction and for free-flowing river protection. The designation was an important campaign achievement, though implementation and protection across the whole basin remain ongoing questions. It demonstrates how local claims to land and water can reshape national conservation policy through sustained coalition work.
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What followed years of campaigning for the Vjosa?
Vjosa became a national park on 15 March 2023 after years of campaigning.
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The designation followed a long coalition campaign, although implementation remains important.