Minister Asen Lichev approved the resumption of the “Green Olympics”, supported by the Ministry of Environment and Water from 2012 to 2019, which had established itself as the most popular online educational initiative that stimulates children and youths to expand their knowledge on nature and its conservation and contributes to buildin...

As part of the initiatives marking the European Mobility Week in Bulgaria, the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev established an annual competition for students with high academic achievements “Green Support for a Sustainable Future”.   The competition will be conducted by the Executive Environment Agency, which announ...

Council of Ministers Decision № 564/30.07.2021 amending the lists of protected areas of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna extended the territory of ​​protected areas BG0001001 “Ropotamo”, BG0000100 “Shkorpilovtsi Beach” and BG0000103 “Galata”.   The scientific community in Bulgaria and the National...

  With the decision of the Council of Ministers on restricting the import of waste under the code 19 12 12, adopted on September 8th, 2021, Minister Asen Lichev brought to success the government’s intention, declared in front of members of parliament, to ensure the capacity of Bulgaria for incineration for energy utilization of mechanic...

The deadline for participation in the sixth edition of the European Natura 2000 Award is approaching, i.e. September 30th, 2021. The European Commission is collecting applications for participation by public and private organizations that contribute to the management of protected areas covered by Natura 2000 throughout the European Union. National ...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) invites all interested Bulgarian cities, institutions, business and non-governmental organizations to actively participate in the 20th anniversary of the European Mobility Week, which will take place from 16th to 22nd September 2021. The registration for participation can be accessed at: mobilityweek.eu/...

The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev issued an order approving the National Methodology for Flood Threat and Risk Mapping. The document updates the current methodology for flood threat and risk assessment. As new elements, an approach for the assessment of flooding by rain water and an extension of the scope for carrying out risk asse...

The National Assembly held a hearing for the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev yesterday devoted to the import, storage, and utilization of household and hazardous waste, as well as to ways to address the problem of illegal landfills.   The Council of Ministers will adopt a decision next week banning the import of waste under the...

In regard to media inquiries about amendments to the Water Act and the Ordinance on Surface Water pertaining to it, the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev will express his opinion after the deadline for closure of the public discussion procedure and upon consideration of all proposals and comments.

Statement by the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev in relation to the increased public interest on issues pertinent to the construction and operation of mines on the territory of the Republic of Serbia near the border with the Republic of Bulgaria   Since my appointment as Minister, I have been working proactively to intensify th...

The Basin Directorate “East Aegean Region”-Plovdiv and RIEW-Haskovo inspected the “Ivaylovgrad” Dam on order by the MOEW on Sunday upon a signal through the “green phone” for dead fish in the water body. The inspection found no water pollution. As the level of the dam decreases and due to its specific relief, sma...

 “Me in nature and the care for Her within me.”  Position statement by the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev regarding the encroachments on sites under protection in recent days and the violations of environmental legislation:  A few days ago we witnessed brazen eco-vandalism on protected sites at the Black ...