IPAS (Association for Environmental Integration and Social Progress) was founded in 2009 by a group of young people, with the great desire to bring a positive change in the Albanian reality, in terms of environmental protection.

Its vision is: "Justice, equal opportunities and progress for a society, which can unfold aspirations for a better life".

IPAS Association is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute in improving the situation in which we live, ensuring social equality and justice, environmental protection and economic development in Albania.

The purpose of IPAS activity is to contribute in achieving sustainable and social development by integrating in the best manner the three elements of this development: socio-cultural, environmental and economic.

The key element which determines the association's activity is the promotion of a green economy, focusing on various environmental sectors, which can be translated in the enhancement of green entrepreneurship, social responsibility of the enterprises and raising the awareness of consumers about a sustainable consumption.

The instruments to accomplish the purpose of the Association are:

• Awareness and capacity building to strengthen the organisation
• Environmental and social education
• Evaluation of the impact on the environment and other social studies
• Networking with various national and international NGOs, in strengthening the voice of civil society about environmental and socio-economic issues
• Informing and public participation in decision-making, lobbying for the rights, equality and environmental protection
• Interaction with local government and local bodies

Activities of IPAS Association are the following:

European Albania goes Green – World Environment Day in Citypark

Green Global – Education Activities in different public schools in Durres

Interconnection between Environment and Tourism

Marketing of the bio products of "Kallbaqi" Farm in Durres