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European Tree of the Year 2016
European Tree of the Year 2016
Feb. 02, 2016
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The voting period for electing the European Tree of the Year 2016 has started.
Fifteen magnificent trees compete for the title this year, and everyone can have a say on the ranking by voting online for their favorite one!
The work of Dr. Radostveta Krastanova, about The Green Movement in Bulgaria, received award for best francophone dissertation in Bulgaria for 2015.
The work of Dr. Radostveta Krastanova, about The Green Movement in Bulgaria, received award for best francophone dissertation in Bulgaria for 2015.
Jan. 27, 2016
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Radosveta Krastanova: “ One of the most exiting presents for my birthday - Xavier Lapeyre de Cabane, ambassador of France honors me with the award of the French Institute and Francophone University Agency, for best doctoral dissertation in French language for 2015. The subject – “ The new social movements. The Green Movement in Bulgaria”
The Vitosha accidents have to stop, while the state institutions need to do their job
The Vitosha accidents have to stop, while the state institutions need to do their job
Jan. 26, 2016
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"For the Nature’’ coalition of non-governmental organizations and civil groups is greatly concerned by the accidents in Vitosha Nature Park this past week – two people killed in an avalanche and the child, who fell out of a gondola lift. The coalition’s individuals offer their sincere condolences and compassion to their families and friends.
WWF insists the government protects the old-growth forests
WWF insists the government protects the old-growth forests
WWF Danube - Carpathian Programme in Bulgaria
Jan. 19, 2016
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The leading international nature conservation organization WWF has proposed a stop to the felling in the established old-growth forest regions until there are concrete plans for their preservation in place. In an official letter to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Foods, Georgi Kostov, along with the distribution of copies to the directors of the state-owned enterprises and the rector of the University of Forestry, sent on January 15, 2016, the organization has called for the priority protection of around 21 000 hectares of old-growth forests. The government could guarantee their preservation by including them in the projected areas for conservation of old-growth forests on 10% of the hectarage of forest habitats in Natura 2000.
The “Green Peace” European campaign for ecological agriculture is already giving “fruits”: Aldi Sud puts a ban on dangerous for the bees pesticides
The “Green Peace” European campaign for ecological agriculture is already giving “fruits”: Aldi Sud puts a ban on dangerous for the bees pesticides
Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association
Jan. 19, 2016
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The European commercial chains have to follow the example of their German colleagues

Aldi Sud is the first large commercial chain in Europe, which banned 8 dangerous for the bees pesticides from the local growing of fruits and vegetables, produced for the local market. On the 1st of January, the German company introduced a requirement for the suppliers to gradually exclude the pesticides, which are most harmful to the bees, including some from the neonicotinoides group. The company writes this in a letter to the office of “Green Peace” in Germany. The ecological organization insists the supermarkets to gradually stop the use of dangerous pesticides in the growing of fruits and vegetables and to support the producers in the practice of ecological agriculture, which doesn’t harm the environment.
The European court pronounced for Bulgaria: The Government causes damages on environment
The European court pronounced for Bulgaria: The Government causes damages on environment
Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds/BirdLife Partner
Jan. 14, 2016
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Bulgaria was sentenced by the European court for failure to meet the obligation for protection of the environment and for placing of endangered species at risk. The reason is that the Bulgarian government did not undertake the necessary measures to protect the NATURA 2000 areas within the region of Kaliakra, which allowed a large number of investment intentions to be implemented.
Our birds around the world
Our birds around the world
“GREEN BALKANS' Federation
Jan. 06, 2016
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During the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays, everyone thinks fondly about their close friends and relatives that are away for one reason or another. We, the ,,Green Balkans’’ team, have a reason to think about some others as well – the various rare and protected species of birds that we’ve tagged with transmitters and follow their movement throughout the world. Every day we look forward to the exact hour, in which the devices transmit the information about the coordinates and transitory position of the birds. When the holidays arrive, we think (quite humanly, not as experts) about the birds – where’s BDS the kestrel at this exact moment, or Belcho the stork…and what about Father Gregory the vulture?
Open letter to the Prime Minister and the leaders of all parliamentary groups in the parliament with proposals for amendments to the Forestry Act
Open letter to the Prime Minister and the leaders of all parliamentary groups in the parliament with proposals for amendments to the Forestry Act
Jan. 06, 2016
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PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
Mr. BOYKO BORISSOV
PRESIDENTS OF PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Mr Tsvetan Tsvetanov
Mr Mihail Mikov
Mr. Lyutvi Mestan
Mr. Nayden Zelenogorski and Mr. Radan Kanev
Mr. Valeri Simeonov
Mrs.Krasimira Kovachka AND MR Svetlin Tanchev
Mr. Borislav Borissov
Mr. Volen Siderov

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
The coalition "For the Nature in Bulgaria" anxiously monitors the status of bulgarian forests and their "governance". Just for two months on the territory of the Nature Park "Vitosha" - at the very outskirts of the capital city, two cases were found in which all state organisations and structures of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food responsible for forest conservation, are apparently trying to cover violations affecting dozens of acres. Attempts are also made to conceal acts which could be regarded as crimes, such as illegal logging and the destruction of the protected area by not promptly notifying the prosecution in order to cover their tracks and guilty persons.
The European Environment Ministers have promised to support Natura 2000
The European Environment Ministers have promised to support Natura 2000
WWF Danube - Carpathian Programme in Bulgaria
Jan. 06, 2016
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WWF welcomes the European commission’s proposals that were accepted during EU’s Biodiversity Strategy mid-term review, which only highlight the need for full implementation of the Birds and Habitats directives – Natura 2000. We urge the EU member-states to fulfil their political commitments and take concrete measures for the reduction of biodiversity loss, mostly caused by intensive farming, overconsumption and WPP development.
The air that people breathe in Sliven is under threat of carcinogen pollutants
The air that people breathe in Sliven is under threat of carcinogen pollutants
Dec. 18, 2015
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The Coalition of non-governmental and civil groups “Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria” warns, that according to an announcement in the site of the municipality, Sliven Thermal Power Plant will increase its activities by burning household waste together with coal. Toploficatsia-Sliven EAD wants to avoid preparing a report for environment impact assessment (EIA), because as per the project the burning will take place in already existing furnace and there will be no change in the technology.
Public debate “Climate change policies in Bulgaria after COP21”
Public debate “Climate change policies in Bulgaria after COP21”
Dec. 16, 2015
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21, November 30 – December 12, 2015, Paris) concluded with the adoption of a new international agreement for action after 2020. This is the reason why “Green Laws” Initiative organizes a public debate on the topic “Climate Change Policies in Bulgaria after COP21”.
Who clears Bulgarian forests, in order to buy elections?
Who clears Bulgarian forests, in order to buy elections?
Dec. 14, 2015
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The coalition of non-governmental organisations and civil groups “Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria” alerts that the disclosures of Nova TV about an administrative umbrella and concealing of illegal logging at the certified hunting estate Chepino at highest political level are a signal for a systemic problem. Environmentalists join the public outcry of citizens against illegal logging, which is coordinated in the social networks for tomorrow – December 15 from 18 o’clock at Patriarch Evtimiy Boulevard in Sofia.
About the rock climbing to monastery “The Holy Trinity”
About the rock climbing to monastery “The Holy Trinity”
BALKANI Wildlife Society
Dec. 07, 2015
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Provision of a tranquility zone to the biggest colony of black storks in Bulgaria and the exceptionally rare Egyptian vulture

Who are we?
Balkani Wildlife Society is a non-government organization, which has been working in the field of research and preservation of the wild nature since 1992. A few of the best Bulgarian experts of large carnivores (bear, wolf), other mammals, birds, habitat conservation and ecological education work in the organization.

Since 2014 Balkani has been working on the project “We are not alone at the rocks”, which aims to provide conditions for problem-free and joint existence of the wild animals and the people at the rock massifs. In the team participate expert biologists – Boyan Petrov, Andrey Ralev,Simeon Arangelov and Georgy Stojanov - who are at the same time keen climbers, alpinists and speleologists.
What is happening with Bulgarian rivers in the next five years?
What is happening with Bulgarian rivers in the next five years?
WWF Danube - Carpathian Programme in Bulgaria
Dec. 07, 2015
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The period till June 2016 will be decisive for the condition of Bulgarian rivers till the year 2021.

The Basin Directorates published draft management plans for the river basins in their internet sites in the beginning of December.

Citizens and organisations have six months to declare their stances within the frame of the public discussion.
Pollution, construction of artificial barriers, draining, and indiscriminate production of inert materials are only some of the most serious problems, for which good management plans are key.
Bulgarians choose fish produced in a sustainable fashion
Bulgarians choose fish produced in a sustainable fashion
WWF Danube - Carpathian Programme in Bulgaria
Dec. 06, 2015
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In the eve of Nikulden (Saint Nikolas Day), WWF published a study of consumers’ preferences.

Fish produced in sustainable way is preferred by 85% of Bulgarians, the results of a poll among 7,500 people in 11 European countries and ordered by WWF show.

Sustainable production of fish products means that fish resources are not damaged. In other words, no more fish should be caught, than can recover.
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