The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark His Excellency Flemming Stender. The two emphasized the sustainable partnership of the two countries within the EU and NATO and expressed their desire to deepen the cooperation in facing modern environmental challen...

Eighty-eight projects of students from 1st to 12th grade from all over the country have passed the first phase of this year's 17th edition of the National Student Competition "Ambassadors of Health". The competition is organized by the Ministry of Health in support of the healthy lifestyle of young people, whereby the Ministry of Environment and Wa...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of France in Sofia His Excellency Joel Meyer, whereby the Minister presented the priorities of the environmental and climate policy aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life of the population. Highlighting the long-standing historical partnership between Bulgaria...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Chairman of the Taraclia Region in Moldova Lazar Dermenzhi. During the meeting, issues related to the exchange of experience in the field of water resources management - irrigation, hydromelioration, dealing with drought and the consequences of climate change, were discussed. Bulgaria...

The Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water - Burgas found gross violations by the concessionaire of the Butamyata beach near Sinemorets. It was established that soil and other fractions were brought on the beach and construction activities were carried out on the terrain, for which the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water - Burg...

"Water is life - a priceless gift that we must protect and appreciate every day!" With these words, the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov welcomed the opening of the photo exhibition "Stories of Water" and a discussion forum on the topic "Protection of Natural Waters. Monitoring and Purification of Drinking Water". Every year, the event...

The Executive Environmental Agency (EEA) sent a letter to the Mayor of Sofia Municipality Vasil Terziev, requesting assistance in selecting sites for the relocation of two air quality measurement stations – those in Pavlovo and Mladost. The letter also states that the Sofia Municipality must propose at least 3 possible sites for each of the s...

  This year, March 21 is World Glacier Day for the first time 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Conservation The theme of this year’s World Water Day on March 22, “Glacier Conservation,” draws global attention to the fact that glaciers are melting faster than ever before. As the planet heats up, ...

  Inspection by the Regional Inspectorate for Environmental and Water - Sofia showed manipulation of the declared data on the quantities of landfilled waste The capital's waste is managed without accountability, which I would define as negligence, announced to the media the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov. He noted the lack...

“In recent years, the world has been facing increasingly serious challenges due to climate change. The increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events – heatwaves, torrential rains, floods, droughts – requires even more in-depth scientific research and reliable projections. Therefore, your work is essential for u...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met yesterday with the Ambassador of Ukraine in Sofia, Her Excellency Olesya Ilashchuk. The two discussed current issues of the bilateral relations in the field of environment. Ambassador Olesya Ilashchuk received assurances from Minister Manol Genov that Bulgaria will continue to provide assistanc...

Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Sofia His Excellency Miroslav Toman. The focus of the meeting was the partnership between the two countries in various fields. Minister Genov presented to the Ambassador the priorities pursued by his ministry in the field of environment and climate &ndas...