gjelbërimin

Gjelbërimin is a noun in Albanian that denotes the process of making something greener: increasing environmental sustainability, reducing pollution, and promoting ecological balance. It is often used to describe the broader green transition of activities, sectors, or landscapes, from urban spaces to industry and agriculture.

Linguistic notes: the word is formed from gjelbër (green) with the suffix -im, and in contemporary Albanian it is used in policy, media, and civil society to refer to initiatives and ambitions aimed at environmental improvement and sustainability.

Applications and domains: in urban planning, gjelberimin refers to increasing green spaces, tree planting, green roofs, and integrating nature into cities. In agriculture and land use, it covers sustainable farming practices, soil health, and reforestation. In the economy and energy sectors, it encompasses moves toward renewable energy, clean transport, and a more circular economy. The term is often employed in climate and environmental policy to describe a deliberate transition toward sustainability across sectors.

Policy and discourse: governments, municipalities, and organizations may frame their climate, development, or regional plans as efforts to achieve gjelberimin of the economy and society, linking ecological goals with economic and social benefits.

See also: sustainability, urban greening, climate policy, environmental governance.