STOP HYDROELECTRIC DAMS IN VALBONA
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On behalf of the people of Albania and the NGO 'TOKA', this a call for help! The Albanian government has approved THREE hydropower projects in Valbona National Park - the most beautiful and beloved national park in Albania (recently named by National Geographic as one of the top 9 outdoor locations in the world!). The environmental assessments are cursory at best, full of lies and inaccuracies that demonstrate a complete lack of knowledge or research; thus giving zero confidence that the projects will make any efforts to minimise destruction of the environment. The consultation process was bogus and non-existent, to the extent of including the signatures of dead people! It is incomprehensible that these projects could be allowed to continue - but we need your help to fight them!
The Valbona hydropower projects will completely enclose the Valbona river in a 3 metre wide PIPE removing 80% of the only available water source for the animals, forest and local villagers - the Malesori people - who have lived here for hundreds of years. Not only this, but one of the most popular tourism attractions in the country will be gone, having an enormous potential impact on the Albanian economy. This is unthinkable and, if successful, the ENTIRE VALLEY will be destroyed. Construction work commenced on 28 September this year, but it is NOT too late to put a stop to this devastating project and allow the forest to heal, albeit with a scar.
We are desperately seeking funds ASAP to cover legal, administrative and protest costs, including a huge charity concert being held in Valbona on Saturday 29 October. Every little bit counts!
Please, please help save this special place. Share with your friends and spread awareness of this travesty before Valbona is lost forever.
#mosmaprekvalbonen
"Gjeraqine, emnit me thone, epra, jam Ora e Shqipnise, edhe rri atje, mbi Valbone..."
- Gjergj Fishta
Help spread the word!
On behalf of the people of Albania and the NGO 'TOKA', this a call for help! The Albanian government has approved THREE hydropower projects in Valbona National Park - the most beautiful and beloved national park in Albania (recently named by National Geographic as one of the top 9 outdoor locations in the world!). The environmental assessments are cursory at best, full of lies and inaccuracies that demonstrate a complete lack of knowledge or research; thus giving zero confidence that the projects will make any efforts to minimise destruction of the environment. The consultation process was bogus and non-existent, to the extent of including the signatures of dead people! It is incomprehensible that these projects could be allowed to continue - but we need your help to fight them!
The Valbona hydropower projects will completely enclose the Valbona river in a 3 metre wide PIPE removing 80% of the only available water source for the animals, forest and local villagers - the Malesori people - who have lived here for hundreds of years. Not only this, but one of the most popular tourism attractions in the country will be gone, having an enormous potential impact on the Albanian economy. This is unthinkable and, if successful, the ENTIRE VALLEY will be destroyed. Construction work commenced on 28 September this year, but it is NOT too late to put a stop to this devastating project and allow the forest to heal, albeit with a scar.
We are desperately seeking funds ASAP to cover legal, administrative and protest costs, including a huge charity concert being held in Valbona on Saturday 29 October. Every little bit counts!
Please, please help save this special place. Share with your friends and spread awareness of this travesty before Valbona is lost forever.
#mosmaprekvalbonen
"Gjeraqine, emnit me thone, epra, jam Ora e Shqipnise, edhe rri atje, mbi Valbone..."
- Gjergj Fishta
Help spread the word!
Organizer
Besnik Haxhijaj
Organizer
East Bernard, TX
