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Sofia hosts a public showing of the online debate Thriving in the Clean Economy
The online debate Thriving in the Clean Economy organized by WWF and The Economist was watched live by representatives of the business, media and the NGO sector at an event hosted by WWF in Sofia.
EU legislation will promote green homes, green economy
The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive agreed Novemer 18, 2009 by the European Council and Parliament represents a crucial step in efforts to limit climate change, enhance energy security and generate jobs as well as a green economy in Central and Southeastern Europe.
Protests as Romania lifts sturgeon fishing ban
A government decision to overturn a ten-year ban on the fishing of wild sturgeon in the Danube River basin drew protests in the capital this week, led by a contingent of NGOs including WWF.
Spectacular images of “Nature and people” win over Ukraine
Today the Ukrainian team at WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme announced the results from the online photo contest “Nature and people”.
The business case for nature conservation
As head of Business and Industry Relations, Jean-Paul Jeanrenaud is responsible for developing business partnerships for sustainable development. This week he opened The Green Innovations Forum in Sofia.
Bulgarian natural icon turns 75 under threat of dubious construction activities
A massive expansion of skiing infrastructure is threatening the essence of Vitosha Natural Park, one of Bulgaria’s most famous and popular protected areas, on the eve of it’s 75th anniversary.
WWF climate truck tours Ukraine's largest cities
The WWF climate change tour “Climate is changing! It’s time to act together!” has just finished its tour through Ukraine, promoting the need to work towards energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy.
Bulgaria takes part in the global Day of Action on climate
On the Day of Action put together by 350.org, Bulgaria is among 181 countries taking part in this global event in support of climate action
Lafarge and WWF extend partnership in Romania
Lafarge Romania and the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme Romania have extended their partnership in Romania for another 3 years. The local partnership agreement, which was signed at the Lafarge headquarters in Bucuresti on October 21, is in the framework of the global agreement signed by the two organisations in April.
Green homes and green jobs in sight for Romania
Romania can face the current economic crisis as well as the looming climate crisis head on by cutting energy costs, enhancing energy security, and creating jobs – including many new skilled jobs in green technology, products and services. This is the message that WWF, the Romanian Green Building Council and other partners have been giving Romanian policy makers.