Climate change
News about global warming, climate shifts, environmental policies, and scientific reports.
Fire in Sungurlare is spreading, threatening the village of Skala
A change in wind complicates the situation in Sungurlare municipality. The mayor is directing operations on site, while teams and volunteers are fighting the fire.
Climate Crisis: Economic Tremors and Rising Consumer Bills
An expert analysis reveals the dramatic economic consequences of global warming, which directly impact electricity and food costs, transforming climate change into a serious financial challenge.
Abnormal Meteorological Conditions: Bulgaria Expects Extreme Temperature Values
The meteorological forecast for Bulgaria warns of an unprecedented heat wave that will reach critical values of around and over 40 degrees in the coming days, accompanied by a high risk of fires and serious impact on the population's comfort.
Illegal Landfill near Plovdiv: Environmental Inspection Reveals Extensive Pollution
The Regional Inspection of Environment and Water - Plovdiv discovered an unauthorized landfill near Belashtica, which is growing despite the initial actions taken to identify the violators.
Bulgarian Delegation Plays Key Role in Global Nature Protection
The Ministry of Environment and Water participates in the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, presenting national priorities and international nature conservation strategies.
Emergency operation saves Lake Srebarna from ecological collapse
A large-scale hydrological intervention started today aimed at restoring water levels in the unique natural reserve "Srebarna", threatened by critical low water due to climate change.
A fire in an ecologically sensitive area near Varna Lake alarmed experts
An incident of vegetation ignition in the area of Kazashko village caused an immediate inspection by the environmental inspection, with the affected territory covering significant nature-protected areas.
Fire in an environmentally sensitive area near Lake Varna
Experts from RIOSV-Varna documented a large-scale vegetation fire near the village of Kazashko, which affected protected territories and zones from the ecological network "Natura 2000".
Climate Forum of Epochal Significance: Australia and Tuvalu Take the Baton
The thirty-first United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP31 will be held in Australia in November 2026, bringing together over 190 countries in an unprecedented global dialogue about the future of the planet.
Urgent Measures to Save Lake Srebarna from Ecological Collapse
Local authorities and environmental institutions are taking extraordinary actions to restore the water balance in the "Srebarna" nature reserve, which is threatened by prolonged water scarcity and climate change.
Experts are checking the water levels of the Tundzha River in the Yambol region after a signal of shortage.
Experts from the East Aegean River Basin Directorate and "Irrigation Systems" EAD conducted a joint inspection on a signal from the mayor of Yambol for low water levels in the Tundzha River. The inspection found that the river's outflow is within normal limits and no violations were found.
The Minister of Environment Manol Genov participated in a key meeting of the EU Council on new regulations for the circular economy.
The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov participated in the meeting of the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg. The meeting discussed important regulations on the requirements for circularity in the design of vehicles and the management of end-of-life vehicles. Minister Genov emphasized the need to balance environmental and economic priorities, as well as the fair and effective implementation of the principle of extended producer responsibility.
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.