29 May 2026
Today, the European Day of Parks was marked in Sharri National Park, in Prevalla, at the “Sweden – Kosovo Friendship Trail”, organized by the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA) and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).
The event aimed to highlight the importance of national parks for biodiversity conservation, as well as the role of future generations in protecting nature and the environment.
Under the motto “Celebrating European Day of Parks and Developing a Framework for Children’s National Parks”, children from Save the Children Kosovo, from municipalities located within the territory of Sharri National Park, also participated in the activity. They shared their ideas and perspectives on the protection and future development of national parks.
Representatives of KEPA, the Directorate for the Administration of Sharri National Park, the Directorate for the Administration of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and Save the Children emphasized the importance of protecting national parks and the role of future generations, the natural values of the parks, as well as the challenges involved in their management.
As part of the activity, participants also walked along the “Sweden – Kosovo Friendship Trail”, while biodiversity expert Ismet Ahmeti introduced them to the park’s rare plant and animal species and explained their importance.
Furthermore, through dialogue between KEPA, SEPA and Save the Children, the aim is to identify the most effective ways of involving children in nature and environmental protection processes, as well as to identify priority areas for further cooperation and development.