Kosovo aims to free its rivers
But snap elections cast doubt on implementation.
Inert concrete waste is dumped into the Drin River near the village of Zllakuqan in the municipality of Klina. Photo: Ferdi Limani
Halting concrete lining is only half the journey to freeing the rivers.
Remains of a concrete dam near the village of Ruhot in the municipality of Peja. Photo: Ferdi Limani
Many of these structures no longer serve any function, as they are damaged or abandoned, and only create further ecological consequences, according to Salihu.
Remains of a concrete dam near the village of Stupë in the municipality of Klina. Photo: Ferdi Limani
Pacolli acknowledged that the problem is not only related to municipalities but also to central institutions.
All these initiatives, decisions and measures taken by MESP have now taken a back seat, as elections are once again the main focus.
Remains of a concrete dam near the village of Stupë in the municipality of Klina. Photo: Ferdi Limani
The fact that there are currently only two water inspectors speaks volumes about the level of control that can be exercised.
Uran Haxha
Uran Haxha is a journalist at K2.0 and the host of the show “Pak ma Drejt” on Paper Radio. He’s covered economic issues and human interest stories for a number of Kosovo media outlets. He studied marketing and management.
This story was originally written in Albanian.