Ministry of Environment and Water of Bulgaria

Happy 2025 🌟 Let it be a year full of joy, happiness, and growth. #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #happyholidays #NewYear

Happy holidays 🎄 May you be surrounded by joy and warmth! #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #MerryChristmas #happyholidays

⛰ Mountain Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Innovation, Adaptation, Youth, and Beyond is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day, celebrated on December 11. This day reminds us of the immense value mountains hold for our planet and encourages us to appreciate the abundance of mountain regions in our own country. 💚 We believe that through innovation and the active involvement of young people in caring for nature, we can pave the way toward a more sustainable future for mountain territories and ecosystems. 🦌 #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #InternationalMountainDay #bulgarianmountains

⛰ A new protected area has been declared - a natural landmark "Red Stone" in the village of Chelopech, Sofia region. The order of the Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov is to be published in the Official Journal. 👉🏼 The proposal is from the Association of Parks in Bulgaria and is for the protection of a remarkable site of inanimate nature - rock formations of great aesthetic value. ⚠️ We remind you that in protected areas construction, climbing and other activities that may lead to damage or destruction of natural landmarks are prohibited. #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #BulgarianNature #ProtectedArea

💧 Висшият консултативен съвет по водите прие препоръки за ефективно използване на наличния воден ресурс в секторите ВиК и Напояване. 🌏 Основните причини за недостига на ценния природен воден ресурс са огромните загуби на вода във ВиК мрежата, които на места са над 80%, и в напоителните системи, където загубите на вода достигат до 90%. 🏢 В Министерството на околната среда и водите се проведе заседание на Висшия консултативен съвет по водите, председателствано от министъра на околната среда и водите инж. Петър Димитров. В заседанието участваха представители на Министерство на регионалното развитие и благоустройството, Министерство на земеделието и храните, Напоителни системи ЕАД, Министерство на икономиката и индустрията, Изпълнителна агенция Морска администрация, Министерство на финансите, ГД Пожарна безопасност и защита на населението при МВР, БАН, УАСГ, четирите Басейнови дирекции към МОСВ, НИМХ, Национално сдружение на общините в Република България и Ивелина Василева - съветник на министър-председателя Димитър Главчев. След дискусия, в която бяха изразени редица становища, коментари и предложения, участниците в заседанието на Висшия консултативен съвет по водите се обединиха около препоръки за изпълнение на политиките в сектори „ВиК“ и „Напояване“. Повече можете да прочетете тук: https://boo.mk/4g6Sz4G #MinistryOfEnvironmentAndWater #waterresources #politics

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) has officially ended. Over two weeks, several critical texts were adopted, the most notable being the decision on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), which sets out to triple climate action financing for developing countries by 2035. Another significant breakthrough at the conference was the agreement on the transparent operation of voluntary market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The approved texts provide clear guidance for the transparent operation of market-based exchanges of carbon savings and carbon sequestration contributions, including those derived from ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. A landmark decision was also reached on the Global Adaptation Goal, establishing thematic targets to be achieved by 2030. These include seven specific areas: water, health, biodiversity, food, infrastructure, poverty, and cultural and historical heritage. Additionally, four targets address the climate change adaptation cycle: risk and vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring, and performance evaluation. For Bulgaria, COP29 will be remembered for its constructive participation in the challenging negotiation processes, the strengthening of regional collaborations with Southeast European partners on climate change and energy transition, and the successful hosting of high-level events in the Bulgarian pavilion. Looking ahead, the annual COP30 conference in 2025 will take place in Belem, Brazil, while Turkey and Australia are vying to host COP31. More highlights from COP29 can be found at the following link: https://boo.mk/3Zp3uBd #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #COP29 #COP29Baku #ClimateChange

Deputy Minister Reneta Koleva took part in the award ceremony of the fifth edition of the EcoCommunity contest. 🍃 The initiative of the Embassy of France in Bulgaria and the French Institute is held for the fifth time and aims to highlight good practices at the local level for sustainable urban development. Here are the awarded municipalities: 🏆 Svilengrad 👉🏼in the category "Waste and Recycling" for municipalities with a population below 40 000 inhabitants. Svilengrad stands out for its innovative approaches such as chip containers to measure the amount of waste, an online platform with waste information and a reuse centre that contributes to waste reduction and sustainable waste management. 🏆 Gabrovo 👉🏼 in the category "Waste and Recycling" for municipalities with over 40 000 inhabitants The award was given for innovative practices such as shared (neighbourhood) composting, home composters in villages and a mobile point that collects a wide range of more specific household waste on a scheduled basis. 🏆 Burgas 👉🏼 Special recognition for introducing plastic-free zones, requirements introduced in public procurement for waste prevention and a digital information platform. 🏆 Smiadovo 👉🏼 special recognition for the successful use of a mobile app and local Viber groups to engage residents in separate collections. 🏆 Strelcha 👉🏼 in the category "Energy and emissions" Municipality" for its use of multiple funding programmes and participation in international projects, including the innovative use of geothermal energy to heat and cool the town's school. 🏆 Sliven 👉🏼 Sustainable Mobility category for an overall strategy and realistic vision for development "The Ministry of Environment and Water continues its active work in supporting and encouraging municipalities to implement policies and measures to achieve sustainable development. Applying the 'pay as you throw' principle for municipal waste charges will stimulate waste reduction and optimise municipalities' costs," said Reneta Koleva. See details here: https://boo.mk/490CE5m #MinistryOfEnvironmentAndWater #environment #sustainability #EcoAwards #EcoCommunity

Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Reneta Koleva participated in the tenth edition of the "Voice It" youth forum "Young People, Environment and Climate Change", organized by UNICEF BULGARIA and Национална мрежа за децата / National Network for Children. "Children are not only victims of climate change - they are agents of change. Children and young people are at the forefront of global climate initiatives and their views must be taken into account in the policies that shape their future. A comprehensive and coherent policy to develop knowledge, skills and values that promote engagement with environmental issues and their solutions is needed to create an environmentally conscious attitude. It is imperative that this policy is implemented from the earliest childhood and school age," she said. 👉🏼 Deputy Minister Koleva recalled the fact that every day around 20 000 children are displaced worldwide due to climate-related disasters. Children born today will experience extreme weather events four times more often in a 1.5°C scenario and five times more in a 3°C global warming scenario above pre-industrial levels. ❗️ That is why it is important not to postpone or pass on the problems to future generations, but to be agents of change today. #MinistryOfEnvironmentAndWater #UNICEFBulgaria #children #ClimateChange #environment #youth

On Monday, the second decisive week of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) began in Baku. This year, participants are tasked with addressing several key objectives: 1️⃣ Reaching an agreement on the so-called New Collective Quantified Financial Goal. This new target aims to build upon the previous commitment to mobilize $100 billion annually for mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing countries. 2️⃣ Reaffirming commitments and advancing negotiations on mitigation and a just energy transition, as pledged during COP28 in Dubai last year. 3️⃣ Establishing a mechanism for voluntary cooperation among countries (Article 6 of the Paris Agreement) to enable effective emissions reductions through quota transfers and nature-based solutions. This week is expected to bring critical high-level decisions that will shape the next steps toward achieving climate neutrality. 🌍 🇧🇬 The Bulgarian delegation, led by Svetlana Zhekova, is playing an active role in the negotiations, advocating for ambitious and balanced solutions to benefit the global climate. Read more about the topic here: https://boo.mk/4hZXBl1 #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #COP29 #COP29Baku #ClimateChange

Deputy Minister of Environment and Water, Reneta Koleva, hosted an event on women and climate finance at the COP29 global climate meeting in Baku. The panel brought together global leaders from diverse backgrounds, all committed to advancing women's empowerment and equitable climate finance. 👩🏻 ♻️ The discussion, titled "Women and Equitable Climate Finance," explored the interconnection between climate change and women's roles in society, emphasizing four key roles: mothers, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and change agents in civil society. The event focused on how women contribute to climate initiatives and their financing. Marina Stefanova, PhD, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, moderated the event. The participants in the discussion were also presented with the initiative "The Global Call for Equitable Climate Finance: A Declaration for Change", created by the Ministry of Environment and Water, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and the Green Transition Forum, whose main goal is a long-term commitment to providing climate finance that will contribute to environmental sustainability and a just transition for all. More highlights from the event can be found here: https://boo.mk/3YTAuQz #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #COP29 #COP29Baku #ClimateChange