The Center for the Preservation and Protection of the Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA)

The Center for the Preservation and Protection of the Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) is a non-governmental environmental organization operating nationwide, known as the first environmental organization in Albania. PPNEA was founded on June 5, 1991 by a special decree of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
PPNEA was founded precisely during a period of socio-economic upheaval and change in the country and the wider region – a time when environmental issues were viewed with disdain and not given the necessary priority in government policies. Since its establishment, PPNEA has been a very active organization, participating in and organizing many awareness campaigns for nature conservation in Albania as well as undertaking a wide range of different projects with a focus on environmental issues. Almost three decades after its establishment, the organization brings with it extensive experience in nature conservation and biodiversity issues, environmental education, promotion of a more sustainable lifestyle and has recently been engaged in multidisciplinary projects related to natural resource management.