Civil society and activism
2003, 2024

Civil society and activism

Co-PLAN has cultivated significant civil society engagement and activism expertise, leveraging its longstanding commitments to grassroots initiatives and community-driven development. With over two decades of experience, Co-PLAN plays a pivotal role in fostering civic participation and empowering local communities to advocate for their rights and interests. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives, Co-PLAN facilitates the emergence of a vibrant civil society ecosystem in Albania, characterized by active citizen engagement, advocacy

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Preparation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Action Plans for the 6 Municipalities of Fieri Region.
1402, 2024

Preparation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Action Plans for the 6 Municipalities of Fieri Region.

Albania is located in the Western Balkans and according to the World Risk Index (World Risk Index 2022), it is ranked 82 out of 192 countries in the world as the most exposed to natural disasters, as well as among the countries with a high vulnerability factor to them. The four main hazards affecting the country are earthquakes, floods, forest fires and landslides. The International Disaster Database (EM-DAT) shows that,

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TURN – Addressing industrial relations towards circular economy in metal, chemical, textile, energy and construction sectors
0502, 2024

TURN – Addressing industrial relations towards circular economy in metal, chemical, textile, energy and construction sectors

Project summary The EU’s transition to a circular economy will reduce pressure on natural resources and will create sustainable growth and jobs. It is also a prerequisite to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality target and to halt biodiversity loss. In March 2020, the European Commission adopted the new circular economy action plan (CEAP), that is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda

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EFFORT: Enhancing Facilities for a Future with an Optimal Resource and Energy Efficiency Trajectory
0502, 2024

EFFORT: Enhancing Facilities for a Future with an Optimal Resource and Energy Efficiency Trajectory

The overall project objective: To improve the energy efficiency of public buildings in the two municipalities and substantially decreasing the energy consumption, by implementing innovative equipment and further promoting sustainable building management practices. The project also aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between the two municipalities, promoting cross-border cooperation and the sharing of experiences and best practices related to energy efficiency. Some of the expected results of the project

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‘SPARKs: Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Initiatives in Albania’
0202, 2024

‘SPARKs: Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Initiatives in Albania’

The project ‘SPARKs: Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Initiatives in Albania’ (hereinafter referred to as SPARK) implemented by Co- PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development, tackles the need to expand and strengthen the community of activists in Albania by enhancing their internal capacities to monitor, analyze, and undertake concrete actions contributing to tangible change to their communities or groups they represent. SPARK aims to promote  and spread the culture of activism

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Green-AL “Supporting Environmental Civil Society Organizations 2024 – 2027”
0202, 2024

Green-AL “Supporting Environmental Civil Society Organizations 2024 – 2027”

Green-AL “Supporting Environmental Civil Society Organizations 2024 – 2027” aims to expand on the knowledge, insight and achievements of Green-AL  “Empower Grass-Root CSOs for Improved Innovative Environmental Protection in Albania”, while directing its focus into the further empowerment of CSOs in Albania, towards tackling three main themes: Climate, Pollution and Nature. Its main objective is to nurture and further empower Albanian environmental CSOs for effective participation and contribution vis a vie

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