Albanian coasts are rich with sandy and rocky shores and include important ecosystems. Although the number of protected areas in the coast has increased over the years (there are currently eleven protected areas including a marine protected area), the coastal ecosystems are still facing significant risks and pressures, including:. Deficiencies
Albanian coasts are rich with sandy and rocky shores and include important ecosystems. Although the number of protected areas in the coast has increased over the years (there are currently eleven protected areas including a marine protected area), the coastal ecosystems are still facing significant risks and pressures, including:. Deficiencies in waste management (waste from tourism facilities is reaching the coastal waters, and plastic litter accounts for more than 90% of the total solid waste found on beaches);. Unplanned tourism development and urbanization, and unmanaged urban population increase;.
Settlements, populations and tourism in the Albanian coast: “Strengthen the system of protected areas, including coastal and marine ecosystems, for effective conservation and sustainable use” (p. 68)
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