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Minister Julian Popov participated in the last EU Environment Council meeting of the year
18 Dec, 2023 | 17:04He emphasized the UNICEF Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action and the role of governments in promoting children's inalienable right to a healthy environment The last Environment Council of the European Union for 2023 took place today in Brussels. The head of the Bulgarian delegation was Minister Julian Popov. Ministers held...
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MOEW successfully implemented the project "Knowledge for Natura 2000"
15 Dec, 2023 | 16:32The National Nature Protection Service (NNPS) Directorate at the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) successfully completed the implementation of the project "Knowledge for Natura 2000" funded by Operational Programme "Environment 2014-2020". The project’s total cost amounts to 4 300 000 BGN, of which 3 655 000 BGN are provided...
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Bulgaria notified the EC that all landfills subject to the 2015 court decision have been closed and reclaimed
13 Dec, 2023 | 15:55The implementation activities within the project "Reclamation of landfills for closure subject to EU law infringement in case C-145/14" were publicly presented. Under the project more than 30 municipal non-hazardous waste landfills in the country have been reclaimed. The total area reclaimed is 102.56 ha in 31 municipalities. The investment amounts...
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Mineral water deposits for municipalities to use free of charge in 2024 have been approved
13 Dec, 2023 | 12:07The Minister of Environment and Waters Julian Popov approved a list of mineral water deposits - exclusive state property, which can be given free of charge by municipalities for management and use in 2024. The Ministry of Environment and Water may provide municipalities with the management of 8 mineral water deposits and 5 sections of mineral wate...
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Deputy Minister Reneta Koleva participated in the conference "Circular Economy in the Construction Industry"
12 Dec, 2023 | 19:00The Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Reneta Koleva participated in the opening of the conference "Circular Economy in the Construction Industry - Latest Trends in Europe and Bulgaria", hosted by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Representatives of state institutions, local authorities, the business, the academia, industry ass...
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RIEW - Ruse imposed a compulsory administrative measure on an operator for complex permit violation
12 Dec, 2023 | 13:20RIEW - Ruse yesterday imposed a compulsory administrative measure on Orgachim Resins AD for violation of their complex permit. The measure was applied by sealing a bypass sewerage outlet in a newly built inspection shaft, right before the entrance to the wastewater treatment plant. The compulsory administrative measure is of ongoing duration and c...
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The Environment Ministers of Bulgaria and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Cooperation
09 Dec, 2023 | 16:44Today, the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Ruslan Strilets signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two institutions in the field of environmental protection. Bulgaria and Ukraine will join efforts to develop environmentally friendly technologies. Th...
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At COP28 Bulgaria participated in the forum on carbon neutrality of public institutions
09 Dec, 2023 | 10:39Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov participated in a forum within the US Net-Zero Government Initiative - Leading by Example, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the activities of public institutions. The event was held at the US pavilion at COP28 in Dubai yesterday. By joining this initiative, the Bulgarian government is committed...
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Climate talks bring peace solutions
08 Dec, 2023 | 16:43The COP29 host will remain in the Eastern European group Bulgaria has submitted its response to the developments of the discussion within the Eastern Europe Group regarding the hosting of COP29.By the present Bulgaria welcomes the agreement reached at the highest political level by the Governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan on hosting the 29th ...
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The Bulgarian government and UNICEF brought European countries together at COP28
08 Dec, 2023 | 14:17A number of countries from Europe and Central Asia to join the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action Minister Julian Popov announced that he will submit the Declaration to the agenda for the Environment Ministers of the Council of the European Union The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov and UNICEF Deputy Execu...
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Minister Popov at COP28: The world needs to invest heavily in research and innovation for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy
08 Dec, 2023 | 09:37“The world needs to invest much more in research and innovation for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.” This was one of the highlights by Julian Popov, Minister of Environment and Water, Bulgaria, who delivered the closing keynote speech at the XIV World Climate Summit - the Investment COP 2023, hosted by the World Climate Foun...
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The perspectives for the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe were presented at a forum at the Bulgarian Pavilion at COP28
07 Dec, 2023 | 14:09Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment and Water hosted a forum at the Bulgarian pavilion at COP28, whereby the perspectives for the energy transition in the region were presented under the title "Role and contribution of Central and Eastern Europe and South Eastern Europe towards tripling the share of renewable energy sources by 2030". The theme is al...