Albania’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2026–2036.

This Plan provides the basis for addressing the physical and economic risks associated with climate change in Albania. The Plan identifies 151 specific measures designed to protect the country’s natural resources, public infrastructure, and key economic sectors. It focuses on the primary climate threats facing the region, including increased frequency of heatwaves, intensified flooding, and the ongoing erosion of the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines.
The Plan prioritizes the management of water resources and the protection of forest ecosystems. Key actions include the modernization of irrigation and drainage systems, the restoration of degraded watersheds, and the implementation of nature-based solutions to stabilize soil and prevent landslides. These measures aim to safeguard the agricultural sector from drought while reducing the vulnerability of hydropower energy production to fluctuating water levels.
In coastal and marine zones, the Plan emphasizes the preservation of lagoons and dune systems as natural defenses against sea-level rise. It outlines protocols for managing saltwater intrusion into freshwater aquifers and establishes ecological corridors to support the migration of native wildlife. These environmental protections are integrated with efforts to secure tourism infrastructure, which remains highly exposed to storm surges and rising sea temperatures.
The execution of the Plan is supported by a detailed financing strategy and a monitoring framework. It estimates the total investment required over the ten-year period and identifies 66 high-priority projects ready for immediate funding. The Plan also incorporates a gender action plan to address the specific vulnerabilities of women in rural areas.