"Complete scientific analysis of the impact on the environment" - Minister Jaupaj on Zvërnec: The law does not prohibit it, it sets conditions
The project to be presented for the development of the protected area of Pishe-Poro-Narte will be subject to an in-depth analysis of its impact on the environment. This was stated by the Minister of Environment, Sofjan Jaupaj, during an interpellation in the Parliament regarding Zvernec.
"No one can question our commitment to nature because it is measurable. It is a healthy and necessary debate, but we must rely on facts, laws and science."
First, allegations have been raised that the environmental procedure has been bypassed. The facts show that after reviewing the documentation, it was decided that it should be subjected to an in-depth environmental impact procedure, i.e. the highest level of legislation has been activated. The project will be subjected to a full analysis. In other words, the Albanian state has decided that environmental decision-making should be based on scientific evidence. It is precisely the guarantee that nature protection should be based on facts, studies and professional assessments.
"Protected area status. The Pishë-Poro area has been declared a protected area, category V, which is not a strict natural reserve. The philosophy is based on the coexistence of nature and economic and social activity. Residential centers, etc. can exist on protected areas. Albanian law does not impose prohibitions, but conditions on how they must be implemented ," Jaupaj said.
Further, Jaupaj said that the EU does not define the criteria for a protected area, but rather provides directives, which Albania, according to him, has fulfilled.
The interpellation was requested by opposition MPs, who are demanding transparency about the project, over allegations that the law on protected areas has been changed to pave the way for investments.
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