BACKGROUND

Albania is located in southeastern Europe in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula and covers an area of about 28,748 square kilometers. Albania can be affected by floods, heatwaves, technological and biological events, forest fires, landslides and earthquakes. Due to a combination of political, geographic, and social factors, Albania is recognized as being vulnerable to climate change impacts, with agriculture and livelihoods, damage to critical infrastructure including hydroelectricity and agricultural systems, and tourism particularly at risk. Impacts to human health both physical and mental, can not be underestimated. Natural hazards in Albania such as intense storms, floods, heatwaves and wildfires are becoming more frequent, unpredictable and severe due to projected climate change trends. 

For a data-driven overview of Albania's risk profile, refer to the INFORM Risk Index. 

HAZARDS COVERED BY ANTICIPATION    

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