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

EDİRNE GENÇLİK VE EĞİTİM DERNEĞİ

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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

Luleburgaz District National Education

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 aims to contribute to enhancing the cooperation in environmental sustainable development in the cross-border area of Pinarhisar (Turkey) - Sredets (Bulgaria) through execution of small-scale investment activities in green infrastructure from both sides of the border.

Within the project it is envisaged conduction of a joint workshop and happening for disadvantaged youths and children to increasing their knowledge in conservation and management of common natural resources. The project foresees reconstruction of and creation a “GREEN HOUSE” in Sredets and an "ECOLOGICAL CENTER" in Pinarhisar as centres for cross-border training and networking for sustainable development. It will be organized and implemented "Green week" events in Sredets and Pinarhisar to increasing the public awareness among the local pupulation on climate change and nature protection issues.

The implementation of the project will encourage the cooperation among policy makers, NGOs and associations of producers through exchanging information, sharing experience and best practices which will improve the eco sustainability of the region.

Project status: Finished

Through cooperation between Municipality of Pinarhisar and Municipality of Sredets an investment project has been accomplished.

Within this project the target group: 140 children and youths, aged 7-18 years, who will be with increased capacity for conservation and management of natural resources; 10 children in disadvantage positions, who will be with increased capacity for conservation and management of natural resources; 1000 residents who will be with increased awareness on climate change and nature protection issues.

There were performed many activities within this project and it was mentioned in the project activities part.

 

Partners

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The project aims at contributing to the effectiveness of the measures taken by authorities to address the issue of marine litter, as common challenge in the environmental protection of the Black and Aegean Seas.
The activities planned within the project include investment works for waste cleaning of Vaya Lake flowing in Black sea and elimination of the landfill in the area of channel. Initial activities for development of separate waste management in Enez will be introduced also. A number of campaigns aiming at cleaning up marine litter and increasing public involvement in the problems of protecting the sea from pollution and improving the environment are envisaged.
Within the project a collection of good practices for waste management of wetlands and marine litter prevention, separate waste collection systems in European Union and Bulgaria, legislation and application of legislation will be presented.
The implementation of the project will identify the sources of marine litter in cross border areas and good waste management models will be transferred to good practice for better waste management and will decrease the urban pollution in wetlands in Black and Aegean seas.

Project status: Finished

Through project activities, the sources of pollution in the wetlands were identified, a landfill in the area of the Lake Vaya canal was eliminated and separate waste management containers were installed in Enez, which contributed to reducing urban pollution in the wetlands. In Burgas, an exchange of experience was organized between the partners for better waste management, nature protection and integration into society and business. Public awareness on the prevention of marine litter and the problems of protecting the seas from pollution has been increased through: A children's competition "What do you know about waste?" And an art exhibition with objects made by the children during the trainings were held in Enez; A pilot system for separate waste collection in Enez and the Green Telephone System was introduced and promoted. Project partners organized wetland cleaning campaigns at the cross-border region of both countries.

 

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District governorship Burgas

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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
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The overall objective of the project is developing a monitoring network to observe bark beetle population dynamics in artificially propagated coniferous forests in the regions of Burgas and Kirklareli through conducting specialized research and detect bark beetle infestation in artificially propagated coniferous plants.
The main activities of the project include the organization of a three-day seminar on "Measures and activities to improve coniferous forests in the cross-border region" in Kirklareli. The seminar will evaluate and identify the most important strengths and weaknesses of both countries in terms of management of coniferous forests, insect pests and disease prevention, as well as the impact of climate factors on the rate of disease, abiotic diseases and damage by abiotic factors.
Within the project, in Sozopol, a seminar ''Application of preventive and integrated methods to coniferous plants for the purpose of improving their condition’’ will be held. The seminar will be attended by scientists, forest experts, representatives of local authorities from Bulgaria and Turkey.
The implementation of the project will contribute to the improvement of the management of common natural resources and the maintenance of forest ecosystem health and vitality in the Black Sea coast and Strandzha Mountains region.

 

Project status: completed

Forest Health is a project to build a monitoring network to monitor the dynamics of the bark beetle population in the artificial creation of coniferous crops with overall sustainable forest management and use in climate change conditions. for long-term study of coniferous forests, which are part of the forest ecosystems in the Black Sea coast and Strandzha Mountain. Specialists were trained to use slit trap-type pheromone traps with wet catch to establish the distribution and flight dynamics of bark beetles and reported data. performing specialized research. The target groups exchanged good practices in the application of preventive and integrated methods in coniferous plantations in order to improve their condition.

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Union Of Providing Services To The Villages Luleburgaz/Kırklareli

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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

Edirne Nature Sports Club Association

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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
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

Haskovo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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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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The project aims at increasing the technical capacity for measuring the water quality in Gala Lake (Turkey) through purchasing specialized equipment and physically improving the environmental conditions in Vaya Lake (Bulgaria) through investment activities.

The project envisages improvement of the overall capacity for nature protection and sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity in both lakes through conducting parallel structured studies of the ecological status of the waters, measuring pollutants, making recommendations and developing joint model for ecosystem services. During the project duration it will be implemented specialized training on environmental protection and preservation of biodiversity in Burgas and Enez and awareness-raising campaign. For the purposes of the project it will be delivered a vertical system for monitoring the waters of Gala Lake in Enez and the channel "Vaya Lake - Black Sea" in Burgas will be cleaned.

The implementation of the project will improve the capacity of the project partners in the area of nature protection will be improved, including their potential for collaboration in developing and executing joint initiatives targeting at sustainable using of natural resources and protection of the biodiversity. In addition, the investment activities carried out will lead to direct mprovement of the ecological conditions in Vaya Lake and Gala Lake.

Project status: Finished

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

The project aims to physically improve the environmental conditions in Lake Vaya (Bulgaria) by carrying out investment activities (for cleaning of the channel Vaya – Black sea) as well as increasing the technical capacity to track the quality of the waters of Lake Gala (Turkey) by purchasing specialized equipment.

As a result of the project, the overall capacity for environmental protection and biodiversity in the two lakes was improved by conducting parallel structured analyses studies of the ecological conditions of water and pollutants, formulation of recommendations and development of a joint ecosystem services assessment model. In the same time were performed many soft activities:

In October 2017, the District governorship Burgas hosted two such events. At the beginning of the month, a workshop with experts from Bulgaria and Turkey was held in Burgas with the participation of Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water Protection - Burgas, Department of Water Protection at University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov".

A few days later was organized a joint training for environmental protection and conservation of habitats and biodiversity - Lake "Vaya" Burgas, Bulgaria and Lake "Gala" Enez, Turkey. From October 17 to 19, 2018, a three-day training was held in Enez, Turkey, during which were presented the results of the water quality survey in both lakes. There was also discussed a methodology for assessing ecosystem services and a concept for a joint ecosystem service model in Vaya and Gala. According to experts, the forecasts for improving the water status of Lake Vaya after cleaning the Vaya channel are optimistic.

Cleaning has already been beneficial in terms of normalizing the hydrological regime of the lake and improving the state of biodiversity.

The benefits from the project are explained by the large environmental, cultural, and recreational potential and importance of the two target zones. Lake Vaya is part of Via Pontica (the second biggest bird migration route in Europe) and lake Gala is a nature reserve (part of the Meriç Delta IBA site). Many of the species inhabiting/migrating in the two zones are extremely rare and/or under threat of extinction.

Project website:

http://morecare-bgtr.eu  

Social Media Presence

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/morecareainos/

Project materials:

Project promotional materials are available HERE.

Project products:

The project information brochure is available HERE.

The brochure "MoreCare" is available HERE.

The research "Joint Model and an Assessment Methodology for ecosystem services in Vaya (Burgas) and Gala (Enez) lakes" is available HERE.

The Study on the ecological status of the waters of lakes Vaya and Gala is available HERE.

The Presentations from Training on environmental protection, conservation of habitats and biodiversity, Modul 1, held on 07-08 October 2017 in Burgas are available HERE.

The Presentations from Training on environmental protection, conservation of habitats and biodiversity, Modul 2, held on 09-11 October 2017 in Enez are available HERE.

 

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