The acting Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Fitore Pacolli-Dalipi, has announced a significant rehabilitation project for the Erenik River in Junik, marking it as the first river in Kosovo to utilize nature-based solutions. In a statement, Pacolli-Dalipi detailed the project’s core objective: to remove existing concrete structures and restore the natural characteristics of the river and its adjacent environment. The initiative aims to transition the Erenik River back to a more natural state, a process described by the acting Minister as restoring the area’s natural integrity.
According to Pacolli-Dalipi, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning will be responsible for overseeing the complete implementation of this undertaking. This pioneering effort represents a shift towards ecological restoration practices for Kosovo’s waterways. The rehabilitation process will focus on mitigating the impact of artificial structures that have altered the river’s natural flow and habitat.
By employing nature-based solutions, the project intends to promote biodiversity and improve the overall ecological health of the river system. The commitment from the Ministry, under the guidance of Pacolli-Dalipi, underscores a renewed focus on sustainable environmental management within the country. This project is expected to serve as a model for future conservation efforts targeting other rivers across Kosovo.
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