News
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2025: The Climate alarm is louder than ever- Monitoring data matters now more than ever
When climate records break, we need better ways to see what’s happening. This week brings a powerful contrast: alarming new climate data and encouraging new monitoring capacity — both in space and in the Black Sea. The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2025 is on track to be among the three warmest years ever…
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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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Meeting of the Regional Development Council of the Southeast Region: Prioritisation of Integrated Territorial Investment Concepts
On 21 October 2025, an in-person meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC) of the Southeast Region was held in the city of Burgas, dedicated to the prioritisation of Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) concepts. Among the members of the RDC was Mrs Ivelina Suleva, Project Manager of the Protection of Biodiversity in Bulgaria Foundation, who…
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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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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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Failures of EU Member States in Combating Marine Pollution
A report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals that European Union member states are failing to implement rules for preventing marine pollution, casting doubt on the achievement of the 2030 targets. The report emphasizes that, despite the availability of appropriate tools and allocated funds, they are not being used effectively. Pollution of the…
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Bulgaria Adopts Updated River Basin Management Plans and Marine Strategy for 2022–2027
On 30 December 2024 the Council of Ministers approved the updated River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) and the updated Marine Strategy for Bulgaria, which contains a new programme of measures for the period 2022–2027. These decisions mark an important step towards fulfilling the requirements of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) and towards resolving the…
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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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Participation in Training for Active Citizens
On 10–11 October 2024, a training titled “Citizens and Institutions – How to Ask and How to Receive?” was held in Sofia, organised by the Bulgarian Centre for Not-for-Profit Law as part of the Birds in BG initiative. The training was attended by Diana Parparova, our volunteer, who was one of the twenty-five volunteers selected…