
Our group of allies is increasing! Scientists in our network not only lend their own data but also use their independent voices to advocate for the protection of rivers.
The last wild river in Europe is in danger and a National Park status is the only level of protection that can save it. After a decade of efforts to protect the Vjosa River in Albania, this petition will gather the voices of all supporters and demand an action that will make a real change: Proclaiming Vjosa as a National Park. Let’s stand together, we know we are so many.
Sign the petition and share it with your friends so that we join our efforts to protect what nature took centuries to create.
“Nature park” status is not enough. In 2020, Vjosa was proclaimed a “Nature park”, but this is not enough to fully protect Vjosa. Companies can still search for oil next to Vjosa or build dams in its tributaries, the small rivers that feed the main river.
It’s “National Park” or nothing. “National Park” status is an internationally recognized standard of protection and the only status that can stop businesses and future governments from destroying the free flowing river and its tributaries.
So what is next? We need as many signatures as possible, to present this petition to the Prime Minister of Albania. Sign it and share it with friends so we show how many people are in favor of saving Vjosa, forever.