Catalyst of Change
Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe
Society for Investigation Practices (SIP)
zelenizakoni.comThe Society for Investigation Practices’ goal is to develop innovative interdisciplinary research that helps address social issues and to conduct public policy monitoring. It aims to foster discussion and professional skills in areas such as education, youth, civil rights and public policy. The organisation encourages citizen participation in decision-making, promotes transparency and protects democratic rights, including freedom of speech. Since 2014, SIP's Green Laws initiative has monitored environmental legislation and advanced access to justice in environmental cases.
About the Project
Right to Nature Coalition
SIP’s Right to Nature project aims to address the gap between EU environmental principles and weak national safeguards, which limit citizens’ access to justice on issues that negatively impact the environment in Bulgaria. Therefore, SIP’s goal is to strengthen the informal networks of civil society by developing it into a coalition that advocates for local cases and national legal reform. So far, the project has held regional meetings with partners, consulted local groups, coordinated expert legal reviews, organised numerous campaigns and protests, and submitted a draft law. This ongoing project has improved coordination and efficiency among activists and mobilised public attention to Right to Nature campaigns.
Communication Outputs
Media Coverage
SIP’s advocacy activities have been covered by various media:
SIP was featured on Radio Varna with a short audio segment and an article on the Kamchiysji pyasatsi dune advocacy
„Зелени закони“ търсят обществена подкрепа в съдебната битка за Камчийски пясъци – Радио Варна
SIP’s advocacy on the Wild Camping Regulation was featured in weekly newspaper Kapital:
Вместо да вмесе ред в дивото къмпингуване, държавата ще го ограничи и зарие с бюрокрация
Project Communications
SIP’s Instagram page showcases the numerous activities carried out as part of the project.
Call 3
Right to Nature Communications
Funded by the European Union
name
Catalyst of Change: Protecting the Union values by supporting a resilient, engaged and vocal civil society for the promotion of women’s rights, environmental justice and anti-corruption
partner
European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL)
duration
1 January 2023- 31 December 2026
budget
3,411.982 EUR
