A Roadmap towards Circular Economy of Albania
This roadmap aims to assist the Albanian government in establishing robust policy
foundations for a successful circular economy transition.
As an EU candidate country, Albania has committed to align with European climate objectives
by endorsing the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, with
the circular economy transition being its key component. Recognising the prominent
role of this transition in both national and regional development and proactively
addressing the challenges posed by increasing climate change vulnerabilities, reliance
on imported raw materials and increased waste, Albania is now poised for a strategic
framework followed by concrete actions to embark on this transformative journey.
Informed by a comprehensive diagnostic of Albania’s circular economy landscape, the
roadmap strategically integrates existing policy initiatives, fostering synergies
across sectors, measures and actors involved in this transformation. Highlighting
three key areas where circular economy policies can have a significant impact in Albania
– economic instruments, circular business models for SMEs and targeted solutions for
plastics, with a focus on marine litter – the roadmap unveils 35 policy recommendations.
These recommendations, supported by a monitoring framework, should serve as a cornerstone
for propelling Albania towards a more sustainable and circular future.
Published on March 15, 2024