On the occasion of International Danube Day – June 29, appealing for common actions for environment protection and water, Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water – Veliko Tarnovo organizes a briefing under the strategic project “Joint risk monitoring during emergencies in the Danube area border” (RISK), MIS ETC Code 166, financed by CBC Programme Romania – Bulgaria 2007 – 2013.
The briefing will be held on 29 June 2013 at 11:00 in “Hunting lodge” in the town of Svishtov.
Продължи четенето -> Green initiatives of RIEW – Veliko Tarnovo for Danube Day
Around 250 participants attended the forum – representatives of Bulgarian and European institutions, ambassadors, representatives of non-governmental and professional organizations, “green” businesses, experts, academics, media and others.
The event was haled with the special appearance of Mr. Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, and was opened by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Rosen Plevneliev. Among the speakers at the event were Lasse Gustavsson, Executive Director, Conservation, WWF International, Vesselina Kavrakova, Programme manager, WWF Bulgaria, Colin Wolfe, DG – Regional and urban policy, Iskra Mihaylova, Minister of Environment and Waters, and others.
During the event we had business conversation with minister Mihaylova for the implementation of our project RISK and the necessity of funds for activities, which gave positive result.
The event was organized by the international organisation WWF in cooperation with the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria.
In relation to the management of strategic project „Joint Risk Monitoring during Emergencies in the Danube Area Border“, reference number № 2s-2.2-1, MIS-ETC Code: 166 in which Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Waters Veliko Turnovo is partner No 4 from Bulgaria, a team from the Inspectorate took part in the Ninth work session of the Joint Steering Committee that was held in the town of Alexandria in Romania on 18th June 2013. The goal was to achieve better management and development of partner relations as well as taking proper decisions for overcoming difficulties and obstacles.
The discussions as per the points in the agenda were linked with issues concerning the progress in the implementation of project activities observing the schedule, use of funds and financial management in the last quarter, activities planned for the next quarter as well as the risks for possible failure to complete the benefits planned and achieve project goals.
Today, during a work meeting held in RIEW Veliko Turnovo on the occasion of 5th June World Environment Day, Dipl. Eng. Elena Grigorova awarded mayors and environmentalists from municipalities, local businesses, schools and kindergartens, media and regional institutions for their contribution and partnership in environmental protection in the region.
The award „Municipality of the Year“ was granted to Municipality of Gabrovo.
The award „Environmentalist of the Year“ was granted to Ms Zornitsa Kancheva from Municipality of Veliko Turnovo.
On the occasion of 5th June World Environment Day the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Waters in Veliko Turnovo organises a work meeting during which it will present key moments from the information campaign dedicated to environmental protection and environment friendly behaviour for decreasing food waste and enhancing quality of air on the territory of both districts of Veliko Turnovo and Gabrovo. The meeting will be held on 5th June 2013 /Wednesday/ at 10.30 AM at the Information Centre of RIEW Veliko Turnovo. The agenda of the event is related to both leading topics:
- „Think, Eat. Save”, an initiative announced by the United Nations environment programme and aimed against loss of food and its turning into waste. The initiative encourages actions for decreasing the quantity of food waste, introduction of more efficient and enhanced production technologies and limiting the impact upon the environment in food processing industries.
- „Cleaner Air for Everyone“, an initiative defined by the European Commission as Green week and scheduled for the period between 2nd and 7th June 2013. This initiative is aimed at encouraging the dialogue between politicians, representatives of businesses and industry, non-governmental organisatios, academic circles and media for improving the quality of air in European Union.
Продължи четенето -> RIEW – Veliko Turnovo will commemorate 5th June World Environment Day
On 21 of May, 2013 representatives of Lead partner visited RIEW – Veliko Tarnovo in connection with the implementation of the project “Joint risk monitoring during emergencies in the Danube area border” MIS ETC Code 166, financed under Romania – Bulgaria Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013.
During the working meeting there were discussed the questions regarding the project implementation, project management as well as questions on the partnership. RIEW team informed the Lead partner about the results from meetings with PP 8 UVT connected with signing an agreement for transfer of part of project activities from UVT to RIEW.
