Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 381, dated May 28, 2026 "On the approval of the roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, 2026–2030".
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Abstract
This Decision establishes a national roadmap designed to direct medium-term policy toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the 2026–2030 planning cycle. The Policy assigns specific implementation mandates to the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Assistance Coordination alongside relevant line ministries. It sets measurable targets across environmental, social, and economic sectors to restructure resource allocation and administrative oversight.
The agricultural and natural resource provisions focus on sustainable land management, food safety, and ecosystem protection. Targets mandate increased productivity for small-scale farms, reduced reliance on synthetic agricultural chemicals, and stricter biosecurity protocols to combat livestock diseases and antimicrobial resistance. In parallel, marine, freshwater, and forest conservation measures establish legally protected zones, enforce anti-poaching and illegal logging regulations, and require integrated river basin management to mitigate land degradation and water scarcity.
Environmental health and pollution controls focus on air quality, waste management, and industrial emissions. The Policy mandates the expansion of real-time monitoring networks in urban centers to track particulate matter, along with enforced emission caps on industrial facilities. Waste management requirements focus on expanding municipal recycling, eliminating unsanitary dumpsites, regulating hazardous clinical waste, and reducing single-use plastics to protect terrestrial and marine environments.
Energy policies prioritize grid modernization, energy efficiency across public and industrial infrastructure, and the expansion of solar and wind generation capacity to balance the national energy mix. Cross-cutting provisions emphasize social inclusion through gender-responsive budgeting, programs to reduce the gender pay gap, and youth employment initiatives focused on vocational training in technical and green industries.
The Policy links national targets to established international conventions and European Union technical standards. Legally binding obligations apply to responsible state institutions, which must monitor sector-specific key performance indicators and submit progress reports to ensure execution across all covered domains.
The agricultural and natural resource provisions focus on sustainable land management, food safety, and ecosystem protection. Targets mandate increased productivity for small-scale farms, reduced reliance on synthetic agricultural chemicals, and stricter biosecurity protocols to combat livestock diseases and antimicrobial resistance. In parallel, marine, freshwater, and forest conservation measures establish legally protected zones, enforce anti-poaching and illegal logging regulations, and require integrated river basin management to mitigate land degradation and water scarcity.
Environmental health and pollution controls focus on air quality, waste management, and industrial emissions. The Policy mandates the expansion of real-time monitoring networks in urban centers to track particulate matter, along with enforced emission caps on industrial facilities. Waste management requirements focus on expanding municipal recycling, eliminating unsanitary dumpsites, regulating hazardous clinical waste, and reducing single-use plastics to protect terrestrial and marine environments.
Energy policies prioritize grid modernization, energy efficiency across public and industrial infrastructure, and the expansion of solar and wind generation capacity to balance the national energy mix. Cross-cutting provisions emphasize social inclusion through gender-responsive budgeting, programs to reduce the gender pay gap, and youth employment initiatives focused on vocational training in technical and green industries.
The Policy links national targets to established international conventions and European Union technical standards. Legally binding obligations apply to responsible state institutions, which must monitor sector-specific key performance indicators and submit progress reports to ensure execution across all covered domains.
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Entry into force notes
It entered into force immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.
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No
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Council of Ministers.
Source language
English
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No
Original title
Vendim i Këshillit të Ministrave Nr. 381, datë 28.5.2026 „Për miratimin e udhërrëfyesit për arritjen e Objektivave të Zhvillimit të Qëndrueshëm, 2026–2030“.