Decision No. 432, dated June 10, 2026 "On the Approval of the National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change, 2026–2036".

This Decision establishes Albania’s National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change covering the 2026–2036 decade. The Plan provides guidelines to evaluate and manage climate risks across domestic socio-economic sectors. It details operational directives aimed at addressing long-term environmental variability, increasing physical resilience, and safeguarding public infrastructure.
The Plan sets specific technical measures for water resources, energy systems, and civil infrastructure. Priority measures focus on managing river basin flows, maintaining hydroelectric capacity during low-precipitation periods, and protecting generation and distribution facilities from high temperatures and extreme weather. Structural standards are introduced to safeguard transportation networks, public buildings, and municipal utilities against flash floods, landslides, and thermal stress.
For agriculture, land management, and rural development, the Plan outlines protocols to protect crop yields, soil conditions, and livestock health. Recommendations cover the adoption of drought-resistant crop varieties, the adjustment of seasonal planting calendars, the expansion of efficient irrigation techniques, and the implementation of soil erosion controls. Pastoral and livestock protections center on disease monitoring, heat stress mitigation in housing, and pasture conservation.
Coastal, marine, and natural ecosystems are addressed through targeted protective measures. The Plan details actions to counter sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers using nature-based defenses such as dune restoration and wetland preservation. Ecosystem protections focus on biodiversity monitoring, protected area expansion, forest fire prevention, and invasive species surveillance across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.
Cross-sectoral provisions cover food security, waste management safety, and environmental risk assessment. The Plan directs industrial and municipal entities to secure landfills and hazardous material sites against flood risks and thermal volatility. Regular vulnerability assessments, institutional data sharing, and emergency response updates are required across responsible government bodies to support long-term risk reduction over the ten-year period.