1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area

NGO "UNITY"

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives
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Project summary:

The project will tackle the challenges in the area of the capacity and efficiency of preservation of marine and coastal environment in the cross border region of Bulgaria and Turkey by initiating integrated and coordinated approaches to provide protection in cases of spills caused by ships collisions, accidents, marine and coastal pollution from ships, boats and coastal sources.
The activities planned within the project include establishment of a Steering committee and Joint Emergency Squad for marine pollution prevention. Specialized equipment will be delivered such as mobile emergency container, boat and equipment for oil pollution control and spills and litters cleaning and collecting, in accordance with the characteristics of the coast in the region of Burgas and Demirkoy. The preparation of Join Intervention Plan and Standard Operation Procedures is envisaged. An Action Plan and Standard Operating Procedures will be developed as well as joint practical exercises of the established Emergency Squad for marine pollution prevention will be conducted.
The implementation of the project will improve the coordination between the institutions from the cross border region of Bulgaria and Turkey in cases of spills caused by ships collisions, accidents, marine and coastal pollution from ships, boats and coastal sources. Another important project result will be enhancing the environmental knowledge of the fishermen, seamen, local population, and visitors of the region, on the issues related to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from plastic and domestic waste and the pollution in the Black Sea will be reduced.

Partners

Black Sea Research Programme

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1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area

Dr.Sadık Ahmet Vocational and Techinacal Anatolian High Scholl (Edirne Tourism High Schooll)

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

Union Of Providing Services To The Villages Luleburgaz/Kırklareli

Priority: 
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives
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Project summary:

The overall objective is to transfer successfully of the experience from a Bulgarian NGO on preparation and promotion of the process of development of European Ecological Network "Natura 2000" to Turkish stakeholders in the model region of Istranca Mountain and to increase the local capacity for the implementation of NATURA 2000 requirements through strong dialogue and exchange of best practices between Bulgarian and Turkish NGOs.

The project envisages preparation of documentation for designation of three NATURA 2000 sites in the Turkish part of Strandja/Istranca and on-site training for joint data collection for NATURA 2000. In order to transfer the European experience in establishment of NATURA 2000 a four – days study visit for 20 Turkish experts will be organized in Bulgaria. During the project implementation two local workshops on NATURA 2000 with representatives of environmental non-governmental organizations, institutions and citizens will be organized aiming to raise local awareness.

The project will contribute to increasing knowledge and mutual understanding of European strategies and methods for announcement of important natural areas as Natura 2000 sites, and to establish good partnerships between Turkish and European civil society organizations.

The project implementation will support the Turkish European integration process in the field of environmental protection.

Project status: Finished

NATURA 2000 has key significance for the EU policy for nature and biodiversity conservation. It consists of a network of protected areas across Europe, created in correspondence with the Directive on natural habitats from 1992 and the Directive on the conservation of wild birds from 1979. The objective of the network is to guarantee the conservation of the most valuable and most threatened by extinction naturally occurring species as well as the sites which they inhabit.

On the threshold of the European Union, the Republic of Turkey is about to build NATURA 2000, which will become a part of the common European Ecological Network. This network consists of list of protected areas with accompanying documentation, including a description of the flora and fauna and map material.Bulgaria has been an EU member state for more than 10 years and can pass its positive experience in this field to its neighbouring country. In the first part of the project pilot activities for exploration and identification of potential NATURA 2000 sites in Turkey were presented to the Turkish partner and other stakeholders. Field studies were held with experts from Green Balkans, Bulgaria and the Thracian University in Edirne, Turkey. During the studies three potential NATURA 2000 sites in the region of Turkish part of Strandzha: two of them are ‘Habitats Directive’ (92/43/EEC) in 1992 - Igneada Forests and Wetlands – pSCI and Dupnisa Cave (Dupnisa magara sistemi) – pSCI and one is ‘Birds Directive’ (79/402/EEC later 2009/147/EC) - Igneada Wetlands -  SPA were identified.  Series of on-site site training for join data collection at NATURA 2000 in Bulgaria were organised. Lecturers from Istanbul University, students from University of Kikrlareli, environmentalists and youth organizations from Turkey attended the trainings.

As a result a Completed Pilot Standard Data Form (SDF) for the three potential NATURA 2000 sites and a case study with the threats to NATURA 2000 sites in Bulgaria, which pose a potential threat to NATURA 2000 sites in Turkey were developed. Two DVD films “NATURA 2000 and the Green Belt in the Bulgaria and Turkey cross-border region” and “Strandzha – Border Mountain”, all promotional and information materials are available for the general public on the project’s website: http://natura-sakar.org/.   

Accordingly the implemented project increased the readiness and capacity of Turkish experts, NGOs, citizens and other stakeholders to actively participate in the process of the future development of NATURA 2000 in Turkey.

There are so many people on both sides of the border willing to preserve the natural wealth of the neighboring countries.

Project website:

http://natura-sakar.org

Materials from the project:

The project banner is available HERE.

Calendar for 2018 is available HERE.

Fact sheet (Turkish version) is available HERE.

Fact sheet (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

Leaflet developed under the project is available HERE.

Map of Stradzha region is available HERE.

Stickers designed under the project are available HERE.

Project products:

The Booklet developed under the project is available HERE.

A Case study developed under the project (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

A Case study developed under the project (English version) is available HERE.

Presentation for Activity 1 "Structure and data of the SDF form for the NATURA 2000 sites" is available HERE.

Presentation for Activity 1 "Designation of pilot NATURA 2000 sites in the target area and practical filling in of the SDF" is available HERE.

Presentation for Activity 1 "Establishing and development of NATURA 2000 in Bulgaria" is available HERE.

Presentation for Activity 1 "What is NATURA 2000, concept and structures" is available HERE.

Standart Data Form for Igneada Ormanlari - Igneada Wetlands is available HERE.

Standart Data Form for Dupnisa Cave is avilable HERE.

Standart Data Form for Igneada Longoz Ormanlari Milli is available HERE.

NATURA 2000 and the GREEN BELT in the Bulgaria-Turkey Cross-border Region DOCUMENTARY is available on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3b7tDrLr0c&index=15&list=PLwe1R4BMZjDsodEAMWnG6_lawYFnf4qtw&t=0s.

The videofilm "Strandzha - Border Mountain" is available on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQAINPMspuo&list=PLwe1R4BMZjDsodEAMWnG6_lawYFnf4qtw&index=19.

Partners

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Project summary:

The project focuses on protection of the nature and improvement of the condition of Natura 2000 protected areas and river coastal environment in the cross-border region. The main aim is to improve the conservation status of natural habitats and species in Sungurlare and Süloğlu municipalities through cooperation initiatives.
Sungurlare municipality envisages supply of multifunctional equipment for nature protection - an up-to-date tipper truck, a skid steer loader with mulcher and augers attachments and a garden chipper, necessary for execution of the designated specific activities for nature protection and conservation of natural habitats in Natura 2000 protected areas as soil loosening, cleaning of the territories, afforestation, placement of wooden houses for birds. Municipality of Süloğlu has found the necessity for procurement of a modern excavator and a light dumper truck, needed for cleaning of the Süloğlu stream bed, preparation of an area for afforestation to prevent erosion, improvement of the coastal environment.
A joint awareness event under the motto "Protecting Nature from All" and a joint school-wide campaign for nature protection will be held on both sides of the border.
As a result of the project implementation is expected, the territories in the Natura 2000 protected areas "Kotlenska planina" BG0002029 and "Gorna Luda Kamchia" BG0000136 in Sungurlare to be cleaned and afforested, as well as cleaning of the riverbed of the Sulloglu River and afforestation and improvement of the coastal river environment in the Sulloglu Municipality to be carried out. Through the exchange of know-how between the two municipalities, the awareness of the local population, stakeholders and school students regarding protection of the nature and the sustainable use and management of common natural resources.

Project status: Finished

The project partners have implemented the activities according to the schedule.

As a result from the project implementation, the Municipality of Sungurlare delivered specialized equipment for implementation of the conservation activities on its territory -  for soil loosening and cleaning from bushes Afforestation has been made with 40.000 pieces of Quercus Frainetto and Quercus cerris, as well as placement of 20 wooden houses for birds which nest in the trees, where is their natural habitat.

In Süloğlu, the activities were aimed at improvement of the coastal environment of Süloğlu river. The municipality also delivered specialized equipment   for implementation of the conservation activities on its territory - cleaning of the stream bed, subject to often erosion, and afforestation has been made with 12 000 pieces of rapidly growing willow, ash and plane trees.

Project website: https://jnp-project.com/

Partners

EDİRNE GENÇLİK VE EĞİTİM DERNEĞİ/EDİRNE YOUTH AND EDUCATİON ASSOCİATİON

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives
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Project summary:

The project focuses on improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area. The overall goal is to strengthen cooperation among “Vassil Levski” Primary School and “Suloglu primary school” for improving the students and citizen’s awareness and consciousness about environmental issues and the role of protected areas in sustainable development by innovative methods and solutions.
Within the project new training materials for students and teachers, new extracurricular seminar educational sub-program “Eco-volunteer” and Specialized Children's Guide in the protected areas will be developed. Specialized eco-cabinets will be equipped and the existing eco-laboratories will be upgraded in the both schools. Environmental seminars are planned to be held, such as additional training activities for students, teachers and parents, as well as implementation of pilot joint specific activities in protected areas in Bulgaria, including Children's patrol and the game “Strict Observer”. The Turkish partners will organize a student Eco-camp with the implementation of a special program agenda "Observer-Conservative".
The implementation of the project will contribute to expanding the content of the educational materials for students and teachers focusing on the role of protected areas, recognizing protected species and effective ways of conservation and surveillance. The project will provide an opportunity to introduce specific environmental educational programs aimed at implementing pilot joint coordinated specific conservation activity for protected areas in Bulgaria and Turkey.

Partners

Thrace Special Underwater and Outdoor Sports Association

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations

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