The objective of the Regional Agency of Protected Areas is conservation of nature and biodiversity, promoting tourism values /recreational, cultural, gastronomic, esthetic, health, spiritual, with positive impact in local livelihoods. Under Vlora Regional Administration of Protected Areas (RAPA) is situated the first Marine Park in Albania and the work is focused on strengthening and increasing monitoring and law enforcement capacities of the administration and local actors.
In line with Oceans Conference and SDG 14 RAPA Vlora will prepare implementation action plans for habitats and species of conservation interest in coastal and marine protected areas and also promote and support the collection and dissemination of information on SDG 14.
Progress reports
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
- Community or Locally Managed Marine Areas
- Integrated Coastal Management
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
Type of commitment
- Community empowerment for fisheries management
2017
