Events
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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…
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Soil Day – The Connection Between Land and Seas
On 5 December we mark two important observances — World Soil Day and International Volunteer Day. These occasions remind us how important care for nature is, and how the efforts of people dedicated to its protection change the world. Soil and the seas are inextricably linked, and it is our responsibility to protect this balance.…
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Mission Ocean: Community and Youth Involvement for Marine Ecosystem Restoration
On October 15, 2024, a pivotal event was held focusing on the European Union’s Mission Ocean and the urgent need for community and youth involvement in restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems. Bulgaria and Romania officially approved the Ocean Mission Charter, committing to restore the biodiversity of the Danube River and the Black Sea by 2030.The…
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Project SturNet Kick-off meeting
On September 30 and October 1 in the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, was held the first meeting of the project “Network for the Conservation of Sturgeons and for Sustainability of the Ecosystem of the Black Sea Basin” – SturNet (BSB00172). The project is funded by the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme of the European…
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Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin: SturNet Project Launch
We are excited to announce the launch of the SturNet project ,co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme. Project name:“Network for the Preservation of Sturgeon and the Sustainability of the Black Sea Basin Ecosystem.” Project code and acronym: BSB00172 SturNet The SturNet project aims to protect sturgeon populations and preserve…
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World Water Week 2024: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future
This year, from 25 to 29 August, we will mark World Water Week 2024 under the theme “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.” The event will focus on water cooperation for achieving peace and security in all its aspects — from human to ecosystem security. For Bulgaria, the issues of water quality…
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Celebrating International Plastic Bag FREE Day 🚫
Plastic bags are a convenience when shopping for groceries, but they are also a huge problem for the environment. It can take up to 500 years for them to break down, so they make up much of what remains in our landfills and pollutes our waters and ecosystems. Plastic pollution is a serious problem that…