The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), together with FACE – the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation – warmly welcomes the decision of the Albanian Government to reopen hunting after several years of a national ban.
In a joint letter addressed to the Prime Minister and key officials, the two organisations stressed that hunting in Albania must be rebuilt on strong, community-based governance. Central to this is the role of local hunters’ associations and their national federation – the Albanian Hunters Federation, a proud part of the CIC network of over 90 NGO members.
Key recommendations include:
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Prioritising local hunters’ associations and their national federation in the reopening and governance of hunting.
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Avoiding privatisation of hunting rights which would exclude local communities from their traditional role as custodians of wildlife.
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Ensuring alignment with international best practice and agreements, such as AEWA and the European Charter on Hunting and Biodiversity.
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Working with FACE, CIC, and the Albanian Hunters Federation to establish sustainable and transparent hunting frameworks that benefit wildlife, communities, and nature conservation.
The CIC and FACE stand ready to support the Albanian authorities and our member organisation, the Albanian Hunters Federation, by sharing expertise and examples from across Europe. Together, we aim to ensure that hunting in Albania is reopened on a sustainable, community-driven foundation.
FACE-CIC Letter - Reopening of Hunting - 18.09.25
Media Contact:
Tristan Breijer MBA FRGS FRSA MCIJ
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Email: tristan.breijer@cic-wildlife.org
Mobile: +44 781 408 7423
Website: www.cic-wildlife.org
