Publications

Biodiversity includes the entire variety of living organisms in all the forms that nature has created—marine species, freshwater species, terrestrial species, and more. It ranges from the smallest microorganisms, like bacteria, to giant whales, known as the largest species on our planet, which also visit Albania. But beyond this extraordinary richness, biodiversity plays a vital role in our daily lives. Learn more.

At least 9 species of migratory birds have been identified in Albania, including the Egyptian vulture and the white stork. However, every year, around 206,000 to 325,000 birds are illegally killed or captured, ranking Albania among the 10 most dangerous countries in the Mediterranean for migratory birds. Learn more.

With fewer than 10 individuals remaining in Albania, the Balkan lynx is one of the most endangered species in the world. This silent predator, which sits at the top of the food chain, has no natural enemies, but it faces extinction due to human activity. Learn more.

Wetlands provide a suitable habitat where water birds can nest, feed, and rest. However, the pressure from development projects has put both these ecosystems and species at risk. Learn more.

Albania is one of the European countries that stands out for its endemisms. Endemic plants are of great importance, starting from scientific and medicinal purposes, up to their cultivation as ornamentals. Read more about them.

Orët e Malit is an art zine born from a two-week workshop with a group of young artists and illustrators. Inspired by Albanian mythology and the mystical figures of the mountain spirits, this publication blends risograph printing techniques with a creative process deeply connected to nature and humanity’s relationship with it.

The energy and climate crisis is real, and the big fossil fuel companies are dictating the rules of the game. Global warming and Russia's aggression in Ukraine have accelerated the search for safer, cheaper, and greener energy. One option is energy provided by energy communities. In post-communist countries, however, cooperatives have a distinctly negative connotation. The belief that energy should come from big government agencies or fossil fuel companies has created a perception that energy prices are beyond our control. But is this statement true? We explore this and many other questions in the following report.

Specifically developed and designed for a young international audience, the digital book "Unpacked! Plastic, Waste, & Me" answers 70 questions about plastic in colorful infographics and six true stories. The book is a result of the cooperation between book designer and author Gesine Grotrian and a team of experts from the Heinrich Böll Foundation together with an advisory board of young people from all over the world. It is suitable for young people aged 12 and over.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation, Tirana office, is pleased to present “Understanding the Foreign Policy Behavior of the Balkans from a Small States Perspective”, a European academic workshop that will initiate a comprehensive discussion regarding the challenges and development opportunities in the Western Balkan small states.