The Vjosa River faces severe threats from oil spills, industrial pollution, water abstraction, and development projects impacting its vital biodiversity.
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The Vjosa River, a vital habitat for over 1,100 species, was recently damaged by an oil spill. Local and international environmental groups have raised alarms about multiple threats to the river’s ecological integrity, including oil and bitumen extraction, water abstraction for irrigation and urban use, and industrial pollution. Water abstraction is cited as a major threat to its status as a wild river national park. Furthermore, one of its main tributaries, the Shushica, faces the threat of water diversion from its source for a coastal resort project, which experts warn could severely impact the river’s flow and the survival of its species.
