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Strengthening Cooperation for Sturgeon Conservation in the Black Sea Region
On 7 April 2026 the SturNet project will be presented at an international workshop in Constanța, Romania, organised by GeoEcoMar under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme. The event will bring together researchers, institutions and stakeholders working in the field of marine biodiversity and environmental protection in the Black Sea region. The discussions will…
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Ina Agafonova Participates in International Workshop on Sturgeon Conservation in Constanța – April 7th 2026
On 7 April 2026, Ina Agafonova participated in an international awareness-raising and networking workshop held in Constanța, Romania, dedicated to advancing cooperation on marine biodiversity and sturgeon conservation in the Black Sea region. The event was organized by GeoEcoMar as part of the SturNet project and brought together researchers, public institutions, environmental organizations, and other…
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Transnational SturNet Meeting in Chișinău
On 3–4 December, a transnational working meeting under the SturNet project took place in Chișinău, Moldova, hosted by our partner Ecological Counselling Center Cahul. The event gathered all project partners for a mid-term review of progress and a joint discussion on the next implementation steps – from field activities to future collaborative initiatives across the Black…
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The Scientific Partnership of the SturNet Network
Under the SturNet project we are building an actively expanding network of partners that already brings together more than 20 organisations from the countries of the Black Sea Basin. Our shared goal is to strengthen knowledge, capacity and coordinated efforts for the conservation of wild sturgeon — among the most endangered fish in the world.…
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Green Infrastructure for Reptile Conservation
Dozens of road sections in Bulgaria cross valuable habitats of rare species. Every season, tortoises and snakes die trying to cross the road. This is not simply a loss of individuals — it is a loss of genetic diversity and population connectivity. A new project with the Road Infrastructure Agency as beneficiary aims to improve…
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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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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…