Climate change risks on the Kune Vain Nature Park
Organization: Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA)
Award Amount: €34 000
Project Type: PROZHUM Small Project
Duration: January 2024 – December 2026
Project Contact: Emirjeta Adhami, emiadhami@gmail.com
Keywords: climate change adaptation; habitat; municipal planning
Signs of erosion, one of the critical issues facing the coast surrounding Kune-Vain
Summary
The area of Kune-Vain Lagoon, along the northern Adriatic coast of Albania, harbors significant biodiversity. However, rapidly growing populations and tourism development are resulting in significant reductions in habitat and resilience, which will only be compounded by climate change impacts. Despite recognition as a region of critical vulnerability to climate change, authorities lack information about wetland vulnerability and how to incorporate climate change into decision-making processes.
Through a systematic wetland risk inventory, climate change scenario development, and capacity building for local authorities to continue adaptive management planning efforts, this Small Project will ensure that local and national stakeholders have the tools to integrate and implement coastal wetland adaptation and mitigation measures.
Objectives
- Create a systematic inventory of relevant risks specific to the wetland area from climate change risks and extreme events
- Investigate and develop possible climate crisis and climate change scenarios for the selected wetland to identify and formulate the site’s adaptation measures plan
- Increase the information and capacities of local and national actors for adaptive management plans and integrative policies on climate change risks for coastal wetland adaptation
Resources
- Learn more about the PROZHUM project
Funding
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) implements France’s policy on international development and solidarity. Through its financing of NGOs and the public sector, as well as its research and publications, AFD supports and accelerates transitions towards a fairer, more resilient world. It also provides training in sustainable development (at AFD Campus) and other awareness-raising activities in France.