Events
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Global Education Week: Connected People for an Inclusive Planet
Global Education Week (17–23 November 2025) is an annual worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness of global education as a tool for solidarity and change. Since 2015, it has been held every third week of November, bringing together schools, universities, organizations, and communities across the globe. Its goal is not only to inform about global issues…
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🌊 One Sea, Shared Responsibility: Honoring International Black Sea Day
On October 31st, we join voices across six countries to celebrate International Black Sea Day — a day that reminds us of the beauty, complexity, and fragility of one of Europe’s most vital marine ecosystems. This date marks the anniversary of the 1996 Strategic Action Plan for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Black Sea, signed…
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The International Forum ‘Black Sea 2030’ was held: Partnership for a sustainable future
On October 24, 2025, the International Forum “Black Sea 2030: Partnership for a Sustainable Future” was held at the International Congress Center in Burgas. The forum brought together leading experts, representatives from institutions, academia, business, and non-governmental organizations. The event focused on sustainable development, marine environmental protection, the green transition, and innovations in the blue economy.…
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World Maritime Day: Our Black Sea – Our Responsibility and Opportunity
Today we celebrate World Maritime Day – a day dedicated to shipping, the maritime industry, and their vital role in the sustainable development of our oceans. Maritime transport systems are essential to the global economy, yet they also carry a responsibility to protect the marine environment. Pollution, climate change, and the growing congestion of sea routes…
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July 23: World Whale and Dolphin Day
On July 23, we celebrate World Whale and Dolphin Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of these marine mammals and the many threats they face. Dolphins – among the most intelligent creatures on the planet – are not only a symbol of freedom, but also an indicator of the state…
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Collaboration to Enhance Knowledge about the Marine Environment
From May 27 to 29, the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Bulgaria had the pleasure of participating in a “Training of Trainers” session in Burgas, part of the EOL – Environmental Education and Ocean Literacy in the Black Sea Basin project (BSB00432). This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea…
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EMD 2025: Exhibition “Sea Guardians: Stories of Sturgeons and Fishermen”
We celebrate Europe’s rich marine life and heritage on European Maritime Day with the open-air exhibition Sea Guardians: Stories of Sturgeons and Fishermen in Burgas! Where? Burgas, near the Clock – the exhibition is outdoors, in one of the city’s most central and iconic locations. Easily accessible to everyone, it invites passersby to stop, be inspired,…
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International Zero Waste Day
Today we celebrate the importance of sustainable waste management and protecting our planet! Did you know that according to recent studies, the main sources of plastic pollution in the Bulgarian waters of the Black Sea are the cities of Varna and Burgas, as well as the Kamchia and Danube rivers? Plastic waste, which is not…
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World Water Day: Protecting the Black Sea and Wetlands
On March 22, we celebrate World Water Day — a day to focus on the importance of clean and accessible water for all living organisms and ecosystems. In the context of Bulgaria, the Black Sea and wetlands play a crucial role not only in our ecosystems but also for the economy and society. With the…
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World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day is a global awareness-raising campaign that highlights the exceptional importance of these biodiversity-rich and productive ecosystems. Every 2 February, the campaign calls on nations — all of them, everywhere — to protect the wetlands of our planet. This year’s campaign is focused on the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”. It…