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The Competition 'A Grain of Love in Your Lens' ended after an extremely close race
The Competition 'A Grain of Love in Your Lens' ended after an extremely close race
Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds/BirdLife Partner
Mar 26, 2014
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The competition for best picture and home video " A Grain of Love in Your Lens ", organized by the Bulgarian Society for Bird Protection (BSBP) and PhotoForum successfully ended. The jury had a difficult task of selecting the three best photos and short films among many contenders.

Ivaylo Petrov won the award for best picture, entitled "Child and Dove." In second place was a photo by Atanas Guzhgulov called "Backlight", and in third place was Victoria Soldatska’s image "The Coward." BSPB also awarded an additional special prize this year for the photograph "Great Parus Major" by Svetoslav Radkov.
School of Ornithology and Nature conservation (Lecture 15)
School of Ornithology and Nature conservation (Lecture 15)
Mar 24, 2014
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Lecture 15 [25.03.2014">: Passeriformes (First Part)

Despite its small area until now there are more than 420 bird species. If you want to study and to protect them you are welcome to Bulgarian Ornithological Centre. The School of Ornithology and Nature Conservation is free of charge.
Madzharovo Nature Reserve Opens the New Season with a Renewed Exposition
Madzharovo Nature Reserve Opens the New Season with a Renewed Exposition
Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds/BirdLife Partner
Mar 24, 2014
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March 24, 2014 Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB)

In the first day of spring (March 22), Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) opened the new tourist season at Nature Reserve and Information Center “East Rodopi” in the town of Madzharovo with a revamped exhibition hall, resulted from the project New Thracian Gold and the efforts of the leading volunteers of BSPB.
The formation of 'green board' by Karadere’s investor is meant to deceive society
The formation of 'green board' by Karadere’s investor is meant to deceive society
Mar 24, 2014
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23. 03. 2014
The coalition of NGOs and civic groups "Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria" denounces the idea promoted by the investor in Karadere for the creation of a "green board”, as a control structure meant to ensure that the large-scale construction investment is done according to Bulgarian laws and without affecting the surrounding nature.

History shows that the so-called "green boards" are meant to distract the public’s attention, since the individuals and ecological organizations that serve on these boards are allegedly linked to either the investor or the government, both of which may have an interest in the projects. Therefore participation in a "green board" means that the investor is given carte blanche to build up Karadere.
Online map of the environmental conflicts around the world, part of which is also Bulgaria
Online map of the environmental conflicts around the world, part of which is also Bulgaria
Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association
Mar 21, 2014
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EJOLT is a project relating to environmental justice, responsibility and trade [1">, where also environmental coalition For the Earth is participating. The project presents a map of the environmental conflicts Global Atlas of Environmental Justice – interactive and visualized internet-based platform in English that provides information for about 1000 environmental conflicts around the world. The map allows searching and filtering conflicts according to different products, companies, countries and type of conflicts. With a mouse click, one can draw a picture about the world’s nuclear energy condition, waste, or conflicts relating to water resources, as well as to learn where local communities are fighting against mining or chemical companies.
The Special Inhabitants of the Zoo
The Special Inhabitants of the Zoo
“GREEN BALKANS' Federation
Mar 21, 2014
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March 22 (Saturday), at 12,00 hrs on the stage in Sofia Zoo (by the elephant)

Green Balkans representatives will tell about “the special inhabitants of the zoo” – wounded animals, treated at wild animals Rescue Center, but having remained with permanent injuries and found their second home in the zoo. If you join this event, you will learn about their fate, about wild animals survival challenges in nature, men’s activity and extinction of species, and how we can prevent this from happening.
Introduced legal amendments could protect Karadere and Black Sea coast, before it gets too late
Introduced legal amendments could protect Karadere and Black Sea coast, before it gets too late
Mar 20, 2014
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Mar 03, 2014

Sofia, March 21, 2014 – The NGOs and civic groups coalition “Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria” supports the protest event named “Let us stop the building-up of Karadere”, organized by citizens in front of Council of Ministers today at 18:00hrs https://www.facebook.com/events/420311444772313/

Before that in the afternoon, Regional Policy and Local Self-Government Committee will review amendments in the Law on Black Sea Coast Development (LBSCD). In the end of last week, independent MP Svetlin Tanchev introduced a proposal banning construction in protected areas of Natura 2000 in habitats within 2 km off the shore (Zones A and B of Black Sea coast). The proposal, prepared by experts from Coalition Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria and PP Zelenite (the Greens), is supported by the tourist trade, and namely Bulgarian Tourist Chamber and Bulgarian Alternative Tourism Association.

The acceptance of this proposal would solve once and for all the problems, on which we have been fighting for years – Irakli, Strandzha, Kamen Bryag, and would guarantee protection of the main resource of sustainable tourism – protected nature.
Greenpeace hails European Parliament resolution for protection of the Arctic
Greenpeace hails European Parliament resolution for protection of the Arctic
Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association
Mar 12, 2014
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March 12, 2014 For the Earth Environmental association

Today’s European Parliament resolution, which summons EU governments and EC to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Arctic, is a promising initiative, Greenpeace announced. The resolution which was endorsed today with a majority, supports the establishment of a protected area in the waters around the North Pole and a moratorium on fishing in the Arctic waters. Regarding oil production, the parliament stressed on the need for a binding agreement for pollution protection among the Arctic Council countries.
LIVELY PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE UPDATE OF CENTRAL BALKAN NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
LIVELY PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE UPDATE OF CENTRAL BALKAN NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Bulgarian “Biodiversity” Foundation
Mar 11, 2014
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March 11, 2014 Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation (BBF)
Over 120 participants took part today (March 11, 2014) in the public discussion on the update of Central Balkan National Park Management Plan. Members of Parliament, representatives of regional and local authorities, state institutions, trade associations, science institutions, NGOs, users of park resources, inhabitants of settlements around the park, as well as citizens from around the country got together in Gabrovo Art Gallery.
Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation and the Norwegian Environmental Agency are partners in a new project, which is going to be in favour of the civic society and the nature protection in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation and the Norwegian Environmental Agency are partners in a new project, which is going to be in favour of the civic society and the nature protection in Bulgaria
Bulgarian “Biodiversity” Foundation
Mar 05, 2014
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In February 2014, the Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation (BBF) has started a new project, bearing the long title “Building Capacity of Non-governmental Organizations, Youths and Citizens for Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Strengthening the Monitoring Skills and Advocacy of Policies for Regional Sustainable Development”. The project is financed under the NGO Program in Bulgaria under the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2009-2014. http://www.ngogrants.bg/
Fear of change could accelerate the demise of European utilities
Fear of change could accelerate the demise of European utilities
Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association
Feb. 27, 2014
29
A new report illustrates the failure of utilities to adapt to the changing market conditions
The European utilities are losing their status because of their inability to rethink their business model, at a time of structural changes in the European energy market, shows Greenpeace’s report ‘Locked in the Past’ [1">

The utilities are to a large extent being pulled down by their large investments in fossil fuels like coal and gas. They are continuously failing to adapt to the new market realities – losing half a trillion Euros in five years. [2">
The Bulgarian Park Association Presents an Exhibition of the History of Bulgarian Protected Areas in March
The Bulgarian Park Association Presents an Exhibition of the History of Bulgarian Protected Areas in March
Association of parks in Bulgaria
Feb. 26, 2014
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In the period of 1st – 19th of March, in the subway of metro station “Sofia University St. Kl. Ohridski” (at the exit towards the monument in the Prince` garden) the Bulgarian Park Association will present an exhibition of the records of the Bulgarian protected areas` history.
The exhibition “Records for the nature” shows some of the most interesting and revealing new information documents from the records of the Union for Protection of Nature in Bulgaria (1928-1954), of the Ministry of Agriculture and National Properties and the succeeding Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (1930 – 1948), as well as of other institutions and public figures from the last century.
What IUCN does for conservation of biodiversity in Southeastern Europe? – part of the educational course “Conservation of Biodiversity”
What IUCN does for conservation of biodiversity in Southeastern Europe? – part of the educational course “Conservation of Biodiversity”
Bulgarian “Biodiversity” Foundation
Feb. 25, 2014
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Mr. Boris Erg – Director of the IUCN Program office for Southeastern Europe will present the work of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
What is happening with biodiversity today? What are the actual problems and the possible solutions? We will be talking about that this week: 26.02 (Wednesday), 18:30h, hall 163 in the Biological Faculty of the Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”.
Save trip, good luck, and see you soon!
Save trip, good luck, and see you soon!
Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds/BirdLife Partner
Feb. 25, 2014
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During the last weekend students from the Biological Faculty of Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski” and guests from around the country gathered together with the team of BSPB in charge with the project for conservation of the Red-breasted goose in order to send the geese off from their winter sites and to wish them good luck. With the hope to see them again next winter and wishes for successful trip and breeding the offspring, the guests enjoyed and at the same time studied the beautiful birds.
The prosecution confirmed the misgivings related to illegal construction activities within Bansko’s ski area
The prosecution confirmed the misgivings related to illegal construction activities within Bansko’s ski area
Feb. 24, 2014
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The NGO and citizen group coalition „For the Nature” has received a letter from the Supreme Administrative Prosecution, confirming the long-standing suspicions for many legal offences throughout the construction activites within Bansko ski area in Pirin National Park. The verification was set after signals from preservationists that the proposed by Bansko municipality scandalous amendments of the Management Plan of Pirin National Park are aiming not only at the allowance of new construction activities, but also to legalize illegal buildings within the ski area.
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