Aided by FAO, multiple events took place in recent weeks in Albania to help the country fight climate change and its consequences. In the past decades, the country has been facing floods and droughts and further weather extremes, as well as invasive marine species.

To address these issues, FAO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, raised awareness among farmers, smallholders, the private sector, public institutions, academia, and civil society on climate change matters. Additionally, a series of events took place during September, including training workshops, helping to develop an implementation strategy and action plans for climate adaptation.

At the event series, FAO national and international experts presented adaptation measures and recommendations for a wide range of sectors, including agriculture and crops, forestry, livestock, wetlands and lagoons, pastures and meadows, and fisheries and aquaculture.

"A voluminous work has been done and, for the first time, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture has been introduced as the main sector in a climate adaptation programme,” said Arben Kipi, Assistant FAO Representative, expressing his appreciation for the process and cooperation with line ministries. “There is still a lot to do, and we can tap into the potential of Albania’s rural areas."