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Conservation and environmental news & publications: Bulgaria

Lake in Retezat Park, Romania

Coke announces sustainability targets with WWF

Coca-Cola has committed itself to a 20 percent improvement in water efficiency over 2004 levels in its worldwide operations by 2012, saving about 50 billion litres of fresh water over projected use that year.

Posted on 30 October 2008 | Read more

Living Planet Report 2008

Living Planet analysis shows looming ecological credit crunch -- for the Earth and Danube-Carpathians

Czechs are “consuming” 2.5 planet Earths, Bulgarians “only” 1.3, WWF's bi-annual report reveals. The report underlines the impacts we are having on our planet not only within our own countries but also further afield, and outlines solutions for "One Planet Living".  

Posted on 29 October 2008 | Read more

The area of Kamchiiski pyasytsi is Bulgaria’s longest remaining natural beach on the Black Sea coast and a unique natural area of European importance.

Bulgarians eye Black Sea development with concern

Eighty per cent of the Bulgarian population has expressed concern at the over-construction along its Black Sea coast.

Posted on 13 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

bulldozers in Rila

Destruction of Bulgarian parks continues

Despite growing public concern, destruction of Bulgarian protected areas is continuing and even accelerating. New projects are planned or ongoing in a number of the country's most famous national and nature parks and Natura 2000 sites.

Posted on 06 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

On the banks of the Danube River in the Danube Floodplain National Park near Vienna, Austria.

Danube getting cleaner

The Danube and its tributaries are becoming cleaner, but more work is needed -- these are the results of the second Joint Danube Survey that were announced September 11 by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. 

Posted on 02 October 2008 | Read more

Stronger European climate action could have €25 billion health benefit

Health savings of up to 25 billion euros could be achieved every year in Europe if the European Union immediately opted for stronger climate policies, says a new study published by health and environment NGOs.

Posted on 01 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

The Lower Danube People's Summit brought together 140 stakeholders from across the Lower Danube in Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine to discuss nature conservation and development in their region.

Lower Danube People's Summit

Participants at the Lower Danube People’s Summit discussed practical implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor, including marketing for products and services connected with the area.

Posted on 14 September 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Some of the visitors to the Lower Danube fair came in their traditional dress.

Good taste of the Lower Danube

70 tasty products from and connected to the Lower Danube Green Corridor featured at WWF's Lower Danube fair.

Posted on 14 September 2008 | Read more

WWF climate roulette campaign image

WWF Advertiser of the Year in Bulgaria (?!)

An environmental group with close to no advertising budget as “advertiser of the year”? Yes, we too are rubbing our eyes in disbelief, but ‘tis true. In a gala, star-studded ceremony, WWF-DCP/Bulgaria was awarded “advertiser of the year” for its advertising campaigns in 2007 and 2008.

Posted on 07 September 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

The Danube delta, in Romania and the Ukraine, is home to the largest colony of pelicans outside Africa and is a peaceful haven for 300 other species of birds. And it is not just the birds: 75 species of freshwater fish, half of the European total, roam the waters, including the gian Beluga sturgeon, which can grow to the size of a small bus. 
It is a preciously peaceful place.

Restore wetlands to address climate change now

Restoration of Danube wetlands is a cost effective way to address climate change, new WWF report says.  

Posted on 21 August 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

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