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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 but also to inspire action for a more sustainable, just, and peaceful world. This year’s campaign runs under the mott
Nov 142 min read


European Ocean Days 2026: Let’s build a future for our oceans together!
From 2 to 6 March 2026, Brussels will host one of the most significant events dedicated to the future of our oceans — the third edition of European Ocean Days . A week filled with inspiring discussions, innovation, collaboration, and engagement, bringing together voices from industry, science, policy, and civil society. What is European Ocean Days? European Ocean Days is a week of thematic events inspired by the European Ocean Pact, focused on: Sustainability and competitiven
Nov 131 min read


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. wix 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 recorded , while Europe’s Earth-observation system just grew stronger with the successful launch of Sentinel-1D . And closer to home, the Euro-Argo pro
Nov 74 min read


1 in 5 cardiovascular deaths in the EU Are Preventable: Environment is the Key
European Environment Agency (EEA) published a striking statistic: one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union could be prevented simply by improving environmental conditions. Wix That’s about 350,000 lives every year that could be saved — not through new medical technology or miracle drugs, but through cleaner air, safer water, quieter cities, and greener neighbourhoods. The EEA’s new analysis, “Preventing cardiovascular disease through a healthy environment,”
Nov 44 min read


🌊 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 by Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine. It was a landmark moment of regional cooperation, uniting governments, scientists
Oct 312 min read


Historic Discovery: Acipenser nudiventris Returns to the Azov Sea!
А remarkable milestone for sturgeon conservation in the Azov Sea basin! On October 17, 2025, scientists from the Azov-Black Sea branch of VNIRO ( AzNIIRKH ) recorded the first confirmed sighting in decades of the ship sturgeon ( Acipenser nudiventris ) near Kuchugury. The juvenile specimen measured 56 cm in length and weighed 1.2 kg—a promising sign of the species’ resilience. About the Ship Sturgeon The ship sturgeon is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red Li
Oct 282 min read


The International Forum 'Black Sea 2030' was held: Partnership for a sustainable future
Екипът ни взе участие в експо зоната на Международният форум „Черно море 2030: Партньорство за устойчиво бъдеще“, който събра водещи експерти iпостави фокус върху устойчивото развитие, опазването на морската среда, зеления преход и иновациите в синята икономика.
Oct 273 min read


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 call for sustainable solutions and innovation. Photo: Wix This year’s theme — “Our Sea – Our Responsibility, Our Opp
Sep 243 min read


Happy first-ever World Lake Day 2025!
Today, August 27th, we celebrate the first-ever World Lakes Day —a global initiative dedicated to monitoring and protecting the health of...
Aug 271 min read


Permanent Ban on Sturgeon Fishing in Bulgaria – A Key Move for the Future of the Danube and the Black Sea
On August 20, 2025, Bulgaria officially launched the procedure for introducing a permanent ban on the fishing of sturgeon species in the...
Aug 272 min read


🌊 European Youth acting for a sustainable Black Sea! 🌍
Are you a young person living around Burgas? Join us on 3 September 2025 at Flora Expo Center for a full day of fun, learning and...
Aug 221 min read


The Issue of Hybridization
Source: Canva Hybridization: a hidden threat to sturgeon diversity Hybridization happens when individuals from different species...
Aug 112 min read


Why Bulgaria’s Big Fish Are Disappearing
Bulgaria’s waters — from the Black Sea coast to the mighty Danube and the country’s network of rivers — once teemed with large, iconic...
Aug 113 min read


The battle for water resources: between drought and electricity
Bulgaria is facing a serious water crisis. Tensions are particularly high in Northeastern and Eastern Bulgaria, and forecasts point to a...
Aug 84 min read


July 23: World Whale and Dolphin Day
Делфините – сред най-интелигентните създания на планетата – са не само символ на свобода, но и индикатор за състоянието на морската екосистема.
Jul 232 min read


🌊 SturNet: Monthly monitoring of the Black Sea basin – results from Bulgaria
Since March 2025, we have started the implementation of water quality monitoring and eDNA analysis activities as part of the...
Jul 222 min read


Bees & Bugs: Europe’s urgent task to align policy with science to save pollinators
Yesterday’s webinar, “Bees & bugs: Europe’s urgent need to strengthen the protection of biodiversity against pesticides,” organized...
Jul 166 min read


Bulgaria and environmental policies: key findings from the new EU report
In July 2025, the European Commission published its latest report on the implementation of environmental policies in the EU Member...
Jul 102 min read


Pollinators are disappearing - help us protect them with a quick action today
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and beetles are vital for our food, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Without them, we...
Jul 73 min read


The EU is strengthening control over fish stocks in third countries: the new rules also cover accompanying species.
The European Parliament approved a report on the proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 , which expands the EU's tools for...
Jul 32 min read
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