Albania - Deep Dive Water Security Assessment and Action Planning (English)

This report provides a high-level assessment of Albania's current water security status and drivers of future change with the aim of highlighting the complex water issues that Albania must tackle to enhance its water security. The report collates knowledge and provides an overview of water security challenges, risks, and opportunities, following the One-Water Methodology. This report responds to key questions such as: why does water security matter for Albania, what risks threaten its water security, how is its performance constrained, and what measures are needed to overcome these gaps to enhance water security in Albania. The report is meant for policy and decision makers working in the space of water security or sectors for which water is a critical input, as well as non-state actors working on water security. The report is intended to highlight the main areas where water security can be strengthened now and in the future. Water security matters even more so in the future as climate change will be experienced predominantly through the hydrological cycle, and bringing about increased vulnerabilities that impact citizens, businesses, and natural habitats.