Co-PLAN hosts the kickoff meeting for the third phase of ENV.net, an environmental network active in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The network, today accounts for to a total of nine member countries, and is supported by the European Commission in its objective to factor the environmental portfolio of the region on an EU level. During this third phase, the network will work on monitoring, advocating and awareness raising in

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Research and Citizens’ Science

Research and Citizens’ Science

Research and Citizen Science constitute foundational pillars of Co-PLAN’s mission, methodology, and project portfolio. Since its early days, Co-PLAN has been at the forefront of conducting rigorous research and leveraging citizen science initiatives to address complex socio-economic challenges, inform policymaking, and foster community engagement in Albania. Co-PLAN’s approach to research integrates academic rigor with practical applicability, ensuring that findings contribute directly to evidence-based policy recommendations and advocacy efforts. Research activities

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Environment and Climate Resilience

Environment and Climate Resilience

Co-PLAN excels in Environmental and Climate Resilience, demonstrating a profound commitment to sustainable environmental management and adaptive planning to combat the challenges posed by climate change. Our extensive project portfolio reflects a holistic approach to addressing environmental issues, fostering sustainability, and strengthening communities against the impacts of climate change. At the core of our expertise lies an integrated perspective on environmental management, encompassing territorial research, policy formulation, and capacity building.

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Economic Development, Innovation and Sustainable Tourism

Economic Development, Innovation and Sustainable Tourism

Economic development happens in the territory where the networks and synergies between different development partners are initiated/created and grown towards successful businesses and social interactions. For more than 20 years, Co-PLAN has worked at various levels to assess, map, analyze, and synergize between the specific potentials and needs of the territories and the relevant stakeholders/development partners that interact in these territories. Co-PLAN has supported local economies, encouraged innovation in various

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Territorial Governance and Spatial Planning

Territorial Governance and Spatial Planning

Territorial Governance and Spatial Planning constitute the core expertise of Co-PLAN. Since its establishment in 1995, Co-PLAN has been deeply involved in addressing urban development challenges, initially focusing on enhancing the quality of life in Albania’s neighborhoods and informal areas. Over time, it has evolved into a professional civil society organization, bridging various stakeholders while offering innovative urban and regional development solutions. Co-PLAN has been at the forefront of transforming

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