Catalyst of Change
Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe
WWF Bulgaria
wwf.bgWWF Bulgaria is a local NGO that is part of the global WWF Network. Its mission is to protect nature and address the main threats to Bulgaria’s biodiversity. The organization aims to create a future where people live in harmony with nature. WWF Bulgaria focuses on conserving, restoring, and sustainably managing natural resources in Bulgaria, as well as supporting local restoration in protected areas and key ecosystems. The organisation also works on policy, advocacy, education, awareness, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement.
About the Project
Advocacy for Protected Nature, One of the Fundamental Rights in the European Union
The goal of this project was to strengthen the protection of Bulgaria’s Natura 2000 sites, which face threats from harmful subsidies, conflicting policies, and business interests. WWF BG developed a low-cost monitoring tool to help civil society organisations systematically track conservation policies and their implementation. NGOs used the tool to identify and prioritise issues, improving the efficiency of the Coalition for Nature. The organisation also produced five expert position papers, several social media posts, along with infographics and fact sheets. These activities helped raise awareness and support targeted advocacy for stronger protection of habitats and species.
Communication Outputs
Project Communications
As part of the project, WWF BG Created a Natura 2000 policy monitoring matrix.
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
