PolicyThursday, June 4, 2026BirdLife
Albania’s flamingo protests: When a government sells off a wetland, it’s selling off democracy too
The article highlights protests in Albania against the government's decision to sell off wetlands, emphasizing that the degradation of such ecosystems undermines democratic values and the public’s access to shared natural resources. Activists argue that healthy ecosystems are vital for community wellbeing and environmental resilience, calling into question the implications of privatizing them.



