Introduction of measures for adaptation to the changing climate in the municipalities of Galabovo, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Stambolovo
GALABOVO MUNICIPALITY ·Bulgaria
About this project
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The project envisages the implementation of activities related to improvement of the competence of municipal employees in the planning of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The improvement of skills and expertise at local level is essential in order to review and evaluate the effectiveness of their strategic plans and measures already taken, as well as to facilitate their efforts to identify gaps in climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, including to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and actions in extreme weather events. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Through various trainings available to the municipal officials on topics related to the planning of measures for mitigation and adaptation to climate change and evaluation of the effectiveness of existing strategic plans and measures, municipal officials will be able to acquire knowledge and skills needed to define and apply corrective measures in case of deviation and or non-compliance with the measures, set out in their strategic documents.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The project envisages the development and implementation of measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the energy sector as well as the dissemination of good practices. In relation to that, in Galabovo Municipality will be designed, delivered and installed a roof photovoltaic system for the municipal building. This measure implements goals of the National Plan related to the „Energetics “Sector - inclusion of resilience to climate change in design and engineering. It also corresponds to the Long-Term Program of the municipality for promoting the use of energy from renewable sources.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">More information about the project initiatives could be found at the link below: </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.climate-adapt.eu/">https://www.climate-adapt.eu/</a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"> </p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The project activities implemented several components in different stages by the Municipality of Galabovo and the Norwegian partners, namely: first of all, development of a presentation on good practices in the field of climate change adaptation by the Norwegian partners, which was presented to the municipal officials of the three municipalities and the public during the informational events under the project. As a result, municipalities were able to identify future innovative measures and seek funding for specific projects in the field of adaptation to climate change. Secondly, realization of one trip of the team from Bulgaria to Norway: 4-day trip for 5 people. The aim was to participate in a meeting to exchange experiences and conduct a two-day demonstration training, which was conducted by the Norwegian partner. And thirdly, organization and implementation of two campaigns for dissemination of good practices of the donor countries: one campaign for mayors of Bulgarian municipalities (holding an event to officially present the results of the project, the presentation of Norwegian good practices and was exchanged experience of municipalities in relation to risks and vulnerabilities from climate change and adaptation and an information campaign among the local population.
Project partners
- UTGARD AS Donor project partner· Norway
- Stambolovo Municipality Project partner· Bulgaria
- Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality Project partner· Bulgaria