Overview of the projects
Please, to review of current projects on European programs or projects running beyond the current year - Archive by year projects, list the tree menu on the right.
Current projects
Common Strategy for Sustainable Territorial Development of the cross-border area Romania-Bulgaria - CBC
The main objective of the project is Elaborate a Common Territorial Development Strategy for the sustainable spatial and economic development of the Romanian-Bulgarian Cross-Border area. The core of the project is to set up a comprehensive territorial database for the Romanian-Bulgarian Cross-Border area based on Land Cover objects essential for better territorial development and planning.
ASDE is leading the work package developing the common spatial database (SDB) of Bulgarian and Romanian territory. The general feature of the SDB will be landcover information based on satellite imageries of UN-FAO LCCS / LCML methodology. SDB will be developed in partnership between Romanian and Bulgarian experts.
| Programme of Inititative | Romania-Bulgaria Cross Border Cooperation Programme, 2007-2013 |
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| Project Title | Common Strategy for Sustainable Territorial Development of the cross-border area Romania-Bulgaria |
| Start of the Project | 10-th of February 2012 |
| Project Code | MIS ETC Code 171 |
| Bulgarian Beneficiary Organisation | MRDPW, the nine Danube regions (NUTS3) |
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Current projects under the FP7 of the European Commission
URBAN-NEXUS
European cities are some of the most attractive and desirable places in the world, offering unmatched opportunities for culture, recreation, living, and working. Our cities also play a vital role in the development of Europe and contribute to economic growth and innovation, knowledge-building and a cohesive society. However, European cities must work in concert to face a number of important challenges ranging from the current economic crisis, to sprawling development and the natural environment, as well as the longer-term implications related to climate change and resource scarcity (e.g., peak oil and water). The dire implications and potential impact of these challenges for our environment, economy and society suggests that urgent action is needed to ensure for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (Europe 2020). By working together and following a collaborative approach to problem solving Europe will emerge stronger and more resilient.
| Programme of Inititative | FP7 |
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| Project Title | URBAN-NEXUS - Furthering Strategic Urban Research |
| Start of the Project | 2011 |
| EC Grant Agreement Number | 282679 |
| Beneficiary Organisation | „Stitchin Netherlands“ Institute for City Innovation Studies |
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„Annual Joint Programming Event 2011“ Brussels, 9-10 November 2011, Final Report |
European Metropolitan network Institute (EMI) finalised its annual report with activities and achievements for the year 2011. In 2011 a multitude of important steps were taken to create awareness and commitment for EMI.
Download the Annual Report 2011 from EMI website
UrbanAPI
In the context of European initiatives to improve policy as a more transparent and understandable process, the UrbanAPI project aims to support activities such as issue identification, policy analysis, consultation, decision and evaluation in urban planning and land management policy. For this purpose, a policy metamodel, a formalised vocabulary, a set of rule languages to define data integration and abstract simulation models are introduced. Furthermore, the UrbanAPI approach will transpose elements of agile ICT development to the urban policy making process: Multiple activities can run in parallel, and all activities are kept synchronized. In such a process, risks are identified earlier, conflicts are understood better, and that knowledge gained in one activity can directly be used in all other activities.
| Programme of Inititative | FP7 |
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| Project Title | UrbanAPI - Interactive Analysis, Simulation and Visualisation Tools for Urban Agile Policy Implementation |
| Start of the Project | 2011 |
| EC Grant Agreement Number | 288577 |
| Beneficiary Organisation | „Fraunhoffer-Gesellshcaft“ zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung |
| Official web-site | www.urbanapi.eu |
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Other projects - archive by year
Projects 2009Bulgarisk
Bulgarian partner: Remote Sensing Application Center - ReSAC;
Other participants from the Republic of France: INFOTERRA; SERTIT; Boost Technologie; DDSC;
The project objectives are to represent the French methodology, which is the European level in the creation of satellite imagery, production of high-tech information and integration of these data systems related to the risk management.
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Brochure „Imrpoving Hazard Management in Bulgaria“ issued in SPOT Magazine [46/2009] (file size - 25 MB) |
Projects 2008
RE*CAME – "U-Night"
The Researcher's Night is devoted to researchers as well as to all other people who are interested in science. The main aim of the different activities organized in the scope of the Researcher's Night is to enhance public recognition of researchers and their role in society and to encourage young people to embark on scientific career as well as to raise the awareness on the EU activities related to researchers jobs and rights.
| Programme of Inititative | FP7 |
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| Project Title | ReCame - Researchers Night 2008, Bulgaria - Researcher's Careers and E-Motions |
| Start of the Project | 2008 |
| EC Grant Agreement Number | 228629 |
| Beneficiary Organisation | Agency of Sustainable Development and Eurointegration - Ecoregions |
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Eracobuild
Eracobuild aims at strengthening and enlarging the strategic networking of RDI programmes in the field of "construction and operation of buildings" initiated in the previous ERABUILD coordination action. Eracobuild gathers 33 programme owners or managers coming from 16 EU Members States, 4 Associated Countries, 1 European Region and Western Balkan Country.
| Programme of Inititative | FP7 |
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| Project Title | ERANET - ERACOBUILD Network of RDI Programmes in Construction and Operation of Buildings |
| Start of the Project | 2007 |
| EC Grant Agreement Number | 219395 |
| Beneficiary Organisation | Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment - CSTB |
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Projects 2006
URBAN-NET
The URBAN-NET project addresses issues of urban sustainability in Europe. Its overall aim is to increase the cooperation and coordination between European Member and Associated States through networking and the collaboration on joint research activities. URBAN-NET is funded by the European Commission’s Framework 6 Programme under the European Research Area Network (ERA-NET) initiative.
| Programme of Inititative | FP6 |
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| Project Title | ERANET - URBAN-NET - Coordination of the Funding of Urban Research in Europe |
| Start of the Project | 2006 |
| EC Grant Agreement Number | 31342 |
| Beneficiary Organisation | Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research |
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Promoting renew able energy sources (RES) use for specific Mediterranean
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Bulgaria does not have large national traditional energy sources and imports most of the resources for energy uses. Energy is currently generated and distributed in Bulgaria using traditional technology, which is not friendly to the environment and both the generation of energy and the consumption of energy increases pollution.
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Project Proposal: Sustainable Sofia Accession process
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The immediate objective of this project is to assist the Sofia Municipality, the Region Sofia (district administration) and the Agency for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration, as a mandated body, in close co-operation with Bulgarian governmental institutions.
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Projects 2005
Technopark "LOZEN" - information & communication technologies
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
TECHNOPARK LOZEN is a high technological complex, base on the development of information and communication technologies, robotic systems; including artificial intelect , supporting software, hardware and perifery components. The complex includes all needed administrative, enegetical, infrastructure, infrastructure, transport, logistics, cultural, social , etc. elements permiting its normal and independent function.
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Project for technical cooperation with Germany
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The proposal is in line with the Government management program, the National strategy for e-government, the Program "Industry 2002", the memorandum between Bulgaria and Bavaria and others. The proposed mechanism of investment should carry out activities on the issue of guarnatees and risk coverage of financial losses, related to investments in Bulgaria and realization of Bulgarian investments in Germany.
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Projects 2004
Transport infrastructure boulevard "Todor Kableshkov", Sofia
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Creation of transportation business related infrastructure to promote the economic and structural growth in the Southern part of Sofia and assist the developing of SME's in the region. Project purpose are to construction of a totally new road link, connection of existing tangential roads, creation of better business climate for SME's, increase of speed in the roads and decrease of pollution.
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Public campaign for explanation, public dialog and debate on Sofia's development master plan and an EIA report
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The main reason for the proposal ASDE is the recognition of society role as a business corrective and partner in the policy for "sustainable urban development". The preparation and carry out of a public campaign for explaining and adoption by the society of the new Sofia's General Master Plan (GMP) is proposed – in parallel with the process Local Agenda 21 " Sustainable Sofia".
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Projects 2003
Environmental monitoring, trough distant exploration, included in "Local Agenda 21 - Sustainable Sofia"
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
By the initiative Minister of state administration - Mr. Dimitar Kalchev and ASDE and in pursuance of the Memorandum for cooperation between Bulgaria and Bavaria - from 16.12.2002 was established a Intraministerial working group (WG) on e-government on to the Permanent Commission Bulgaria- Bavaria The cooperation, includes the use of reliable sources of information, especially in the management of rural systems.
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Public forum – District "Izgrev", Sofia - "Citizen initiatives for the improvement of the condition of the green areas and spaces between residential buildings"
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The Public Forum Programme of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation /SDC/ was successfully implemented in the "Izgrev" district of Sofia municipality in the period November 2002 – April 2004.
The Public Forum Programme has been applied in Bulgaria since 2000 and has been implemented in sixteen municipalities so far.
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Projects 2002
SICAD-UT-E as an Electricity Network Documentation System for the City of Sofia
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The state owned utility company, "Electrical Distribution - Capital", started in January 2002 a Pilot Project introducing the geographical information system SICAD and the specialized application for electrical networks SICAD-UT-E. The main project task was to map part of the electrical network and to test the functionalities of the application with real data. Data analysis of the available information was carried out and methodology for data migration was elaborated. A possible integration with the software for network calculation SINCAL was shown.
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e-Government - Geoinformation Systems for Local and State Authorities
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Implementing e-government on local level is a main priority for the Agency for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration (ASDE). The ASDE activities in this field are in the frame and in support of the overall reform of the Bulgarian public administration.
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RESAC - Renewable Energy Sources/RES/ Application Centers - A Base for Sustainable and Environmental Friendly Energy Management and Use
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The overall objective is to introduce RES into Bulgaria by establishing application centers for renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, biogas) sources uses. The project will promote also the enlargement and prolongation of energy efficiency programs and projects.
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Environmental management and auditing scheme - EMAS
Alliance for Environment
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
In the most recent developments for business development, the good management of organizations is more frequently defined as "responsibility toward society". The concern for environmental protection and decrease harmful impact upon it is part of this responsibility in global aspect.
The EMAS goal is to stimulate enterprises to go beyond the minimum environmental legal requirements and to continuously improve their environmental management system.
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Projects 2001
Program Local Agenda 21 "Sustainable Sofia
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Based on a proposal of the Agency for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration "ECOREGIONS" /ASDE/, Sofia Municipality has started a Program "Local Agenda 21- Sustainable Sofia". The Program was approved by the City Council on the 7th of November, 2001 and will be implemented in cooperation with ASDE and with the support and participance of the Ministry of Environment and Waters, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, the state administration, UNDP, and other NGO's. A Bureau – "Sustainable Sofia 21" is established.
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Projects 1998
Recultivation and complex rehabilitation of old polluted places and industrial sites - sand quarries in the area of Iskar and Lesnovska rivers
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Preparation and implementation of a pilot project for management of degraded area and a model for a suburb recreation and sports zone. EXPECTED RESULTS: Positive health, environmental and economic effect, consisting in the recultivation and rehabilitation of the waste-polluted terrain's, industrial sites and old sand quarries along the rives Iskar and Lesnovska with first priority - the lands around the airport of Sofia, the "Vrana" residence, Gorubljane, Kremikovzi.
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Metalurgical plant "Kremikovtzi"-Tailings Pond
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The project is part of the pilot projects package of Ecozone "Sofia-East". The proposed project is developed by specialists from the Metallurgical Plant "Kremikovtsi" Co. and presented in the Ministry of Environment in 1996. The realization of the project aims to achieve environmental result and reduction of the health risk for the employees and the population.
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"Vrana" Botanical Park
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The Park "Vrana" has been created end of the last century, on 80 ha land, by the first king from the III Bulgarian kingdom. This unique park for the Balkans has more than 400 plant species and is an example of very high artistic park design. It is situated East of Sofia suburbs, close to the Iskar industrial zone and river Iskar.
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Ecozone Sofia: Management of the Sustainable Urban Environment with SICAD-GIS
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
In 1999 Sofia Municipality defined Ecozone "Sofia-East" as part of the new Structural Scheme of the city. The elaborated under PHARE Project BG 9310-03-05-05 Environmental Management Plan of this test area established the base for a Local Model for Sustainable Development for the capital of Bulgaria. More than 15 Pilot Projects are defined in different domains: industry, infrastructure, rehabilitation, environment, transport. Using the Bavarian experience the District of Mladost started the creation of Regional Information Center for Urban Environment. Geographic Information System, based on SICAD technology.
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Ecovillage "Gorubljane"
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The Pilot Project - "Gorubliane Ecovillage Demonstration Project" has been developed within the framework of the PHARE Program Project "Environmental Management Plan for the Ecozone Sofia-East" and the Local Model for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration - "SUSTAINABLE SOFIA". The proposal includes 4 elements such are energy efficiency and new building technologies in housing, the use of renewable energy sources and "clean energy" as gas supply and etc.
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Public information and training center and GIS "Mladost", Sofia
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The present project for exchange is connected with the forthcoming realization of projects, initiated by AGENCY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EUROINTEGRATIONECOZONE SOFIA (ASDE) for establishment of ecoeducational- information center including a public cable digital television ECOVISIA in Sofia, which will carry out its activities based on the new information and communication technologies (ICT-s).
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Design and build up of a cogeneration installation for utilization of accumulated biogas at Suchodol landfill
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The pilot project is included in the project package of the programme "Local Agenda 21- Sustainable Sofia"". Main goal is implementation of a pilot project, including capture of the accumulated biogas and its use as a fuel for a cogeneration installation for heat and electrical energy production. Other goals – establishment of support economy – greenhouses, cold stores, dry houses.
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Establishing dialogue to support the on-going activities towards sustainable mobility in Sofia - new ways to improve public transport in Bulgarian capital
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
Establishing a dialogue to support the on-going activities towards sustainable mobility in Sofia - new ways to improve public transport in the Bulgarian capital. At present about 80% of the European population live in towns and cities. However, the essential issue for the future will be whether changes of the urban environment due to increasing environmental pollution will be a threat to the traditional European city or whether this model can cope with the challenges involved.
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Local tools for sustainable development, eurointegration (globalisation) and citizens participation in the integrated environmental management
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The project addresses a region-wide environmental issues. The environmental problems are a priority for the countries involved from the CEE and NIS region. The environment is the main focus of sustainability. The specific objective is to define and implement a strategic program and package of adequate steps for city region Sofia, Nis, Baku and to rise the political, environmental, economic and social standards closer to the requirements of European Union long before completion of the accession process and as a model case for Central and Eastern Europe and NIS.
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Construction of a playground in the open air in district "Mladost", Sofia
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
To build a playground and create conditions for games and rest for children of different ages, suitable for both health and disable children. The project is set up during the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the first club "Sofia1- Founder ", through which the Soroptimist International organization entered in Bulgaria. ASDE supported the project and gives support in all its phases of research, approval and implementation.
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ECOVISIA - Public television for encouragement of public participation, business circles and local authorities in the eurointegration process
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
ECOVISIA - Public cable television for encouragement of public participation, business circles and local authorities in the eurointegration process. The main goal is to encourage the civil process and consolidation of the nongovernmental organizations, the business and local administration for specification, support and implementation of the eurointegration requirements on each chapter of negotiation of the country with the EU, as well as for active public participation in the formation and realization of regional and national policy for sustainable development and eurointegration.
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Reconstruction and technical renewal of industrial zone "Iskar" - district Iskar
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The pilot project is included in the frame of the Environmental management plan of Ecozone "Sofia- East" within the PHARE Programme Project BG 9310-03-05-05.The Structural Scheme for Functional Zoning is approved by Sofia Municipality, Department Urban Planning and Architecture – protocol N: 144 from 17.12.1998. The project is included in the "Local Agenda 21" programme package - Sustainable Sofia, which is approved within the Sofia Regional Development Plan - No20, code 6- SOFXX-226, as well as a separate project No12, code 6-SOFXX-219.
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Technopark "Iskar"
Local AGENDA 21 – Sustainable Sofia
The pilot project is included in the pilot plan for Environmental management of the Ecozone "Sofia-East". The pilot project will be developed on tender documents level after filling the specific audit forms from the companies present on the territory of industrial zone "Iskar". It is necessary to clarify the ownership and the privatization programme for the companies (The project is part of the Ecozone "Sofia- East" Structural scheme, adopted in Department of Urban Planning-Sofia Municiplaity , December 1999).
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http://bsdi.asde-bg.org - Bulgarian Information
Office for GMES
http://gmes-bg.org - Remote Sensing
Application Center - ReSAC
http://www.resac-bg.org - Alliance for Environment
http://alliance-bg.org - Executive Agency "Electronic
Communication Networks
and Information Systems"
http://www.esmis.government.bg - Council of Ministers
http://www.government.bg - Ministry of Environment
and Water of Bulgaria
http://www.moew.government.bg - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mfa.bg