Flamingo Revolution

• The Flamingo Revolution is a mass environmental movement in Albania opposing large-scale tourism projects in ecologically fragile coastal regions.
• The protests began in May 2026 after the approval of a US$1.6 billion luxury coastal development on Sazan Island and the Vjosa–Narta Wetland.
• The proposed project has been linked to an investment group associated with Jared Kushner, triggering widespread public opposition over its potential environmental impact.
• Protesters argue that the development threatens wetlands, migratory bird habitats, and coastal biodiversity, calling for sustainable and ecologically responsible development.

APSC Relevance: Environmental Movements; Wetland Conservation