GREEN BALKANS – STARA ZAGORA NGO EEA Grants Information Days, July 25-27, 2014 Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Mission: Biodiversity conservation Main areas of work • Conservation of rare and threatened species; • Biodiversity conservation; • Habitat restoration; • Sustainable natural resource management; • Improvement of nature conservation policy and legislation; • Environmental education. Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Relevant areas of activity: • Conservation and restoration of rare and threatened habitats and species; • Species restoration and reintroduction programmes; • Wildlife Rescue Centre; • Species monitoring schemes; • Voluntary networks and youth involvement; • Public awareness on nature conservation; • Nature conservation legislation and policies; Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Possible cooperation BG03.SGS01 • Voluntary networks for monitoring of flagship species Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Possible cooperation BG03.SGS01 • Voluntary networks for monitoring and prevention of threats – poisoning and wildlife crime; Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Possible cooperation BG03.3, Call 3 • Sectoral policies and ecosystem services; • Studies and pilot measures for promoting ecosystem services in pilot ecosystems – promotion of sustainable practices – ex. transhumance; Green Balkans – Stara Zagora NGO www.greenbalkans.org Why choose us? • 25 years of history, well-known across Bulgaria; • Supported by 4000 members and more than 150 active volunteers; • Experienced in execution and management of fieldoriented and voluntary projects; • Good relations and experience in working with Bulgarian institutions; • Excellent cooperation and interactions with national and international partners; • Well-trusted and reliable partner! Green Balkans NGO www.greenbalkans.org Open to suggestions and cooperation! Elena Kmetova + 359 885 219 557 ekmetova@greenbalkans.org