Ecology
General news about environmental protection, sustainability, pollution, and green initiatives.
The European Commission has updated the "Environment" Programme for the period 2021-2027.
The European Commission approved an amendment to the Environment Programme 2021-2027 on June 4, 2025. The changes are a result of the mid-term review of the programme and will support the achievement of the environmental objectives financed by it. The amendments include expanding eligible investments in the water and sewerage sector, introducing new measures for municipal waste management, support for protected areas and national parks, as well as updating the target values of indicators for various priorities.
Small eco-activists take responsibility for cleanliness in Ravnets
Children from the kindergarten and primary school in Ravnets took part in a voluntary environmental action, cleaning up public spaces in the village. The initiative is a joint effort between the local administration and the educational institutions, aimed at fostering environmental awareness among the younger generation.
The residents of "Dolno Ezerovo" are involved in environmental initiatives for World Environment Day.
Children, municipal officials and environmentalists from Burgas united to improve the plant waste site in the "Dolno Ezerovo" neighborhood and encourage sustainable behavior among citizens. The event is part of the "Green Burgas: Fair and Inclusive Green Policies" project.
World Environment Day: A call for a sustainable future without plastic pollution
This year, World Environment Day focuses on reducing plastic pollution. The global #BeatPlasticPollution campaign calls for a change in the way we use and dispose of plastic to protect nature and human health.
Teams are checking the sea waters near Durankulak, Shabla and Kaliakra for pollution.
Specialists from the Black Sea Basin Directorate and the Regional Laboratory - Varna to the Executive Environment Agency have conducted an inspection and sampling of sea waters in the northern part of the Black Sea region. The aim is to establish whether the military conflict in Ukraine is affecting the quality of sea waters in the Bulgarian water area.
The Minister of Environment and the Romanian Ambassador discussed deepening of bilateral cooperation
The Minister of Environment and Waters Manol Genov and the Romanian Ambassador Brandusa Predescu held a meeting, at which they discussed the importance of continuing the fruitful cooperation between Bulgaria and Romania in the field of environmental and water protection.
Burgas hosts the third eco-innovative camp for sustainable urban development
Expo Center "Flora" in Burgas once again hosted the third eco-innovative camp, part of the project "Reassessment of climate neutrality and the quality of the urban environment in European coastal cities". The event brought together dozens of students from 13 Burgas schools, who will work on a real case for the creation of an interactive exhibition space dedicated to sustainable living and adaptation to climate change.
The seabed of Sozopol has a new face after a large-scale cleaning initiative.
Representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Black Sea Basin Directorate, and the Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences united to clean the seabed of the port in Sozopol. The initiative is part of efforts to improve the condition of Bulgarian beaches and the marine environment.
Experts call for urgent measures to restore the protective forest belts in Dobrudzha
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Eng. Stoyan Toshev, emphasized the critical importance of protective forest belts in Northeastern Bulgaria and the need for urgent action to protect and restore them in the context of climate change. He presented a regional program developed in partnership with government institutions and environmental organizations, which envisages long-term measures based on scientific research.
Pioneering approach of a leading technology company towards solving global environmental challenges
The leading technology company "Ecotech" presented its advanced plan to address the growing environmental problems. The key elements include the development of innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions, the reuse of plastics, and the creation of sustainable energy sources.
Nature conservation initiative "BioBlitz Belasitsa 2025" united citizens and institutions
In May 2025, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Blagoevgrad organized a nature conservation initiative "BioBlitz Belasitsa 2025" within the framework of the European Natura 2000 Day. The event encouraged citizens to document the biodiversity in the protected area of Belasitsa, and the results were registered on the international platform Observation.org.
Burgas marks the World Environment Day with a series of environmental initiatives
Burgas Municipality organizes numerous events on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. The program includes an exhibition of works related to the protection of nature, an interactive installation for recycling electronic waste, awarding of citizens who have delivered the most waste, as well as cleaning of polluted areas and planting of vegetation.
Controlled release of water from dams in Southwestern Bulgaria after heavy rainfall.
The regional division of the State Enterprise for the Management and Operation of Dams reports a significant increase in the water levels of the dams in Southwestern Bulgaria. Nevertheless, the specialists have ensured 24-hour monitoring and have undertaken controlled water release to avoid critical situations.
Burgas joins an international project for sustainable management of municipal waste
Representatives of Burgas Municipality participated in a partnership meeting on the CLEAR CITIES project, which promotes policies for carbon-neutral urban waste management. The meeting was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where participants got acquainted with leading practices and innovative solutions in the field of waste management.
The German High School in Burgas is reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency projects.
Students from the German High School in Burgas conducted a study on the carbon footprint of their school for 2024 and proposed measures to reduce emissions, including insulation of the building and construction of an urban greenhouse. The municipality has prepared an energy efficiency project for the high school, which is expected to lead to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint.