Catalyst of Change
Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe
Za Zemiata
zazemiata.orgZa Zemiata is a public interest organization committed to environmental justice and a sustainable, equitable world free from the exploitation of people and nature. Its work focuses on promoting sustainable alternatives to existing harmful practices, empowering local communities, strengthening civil society, and advocating for fair and effective environmental legislation through local and international cooperation.
About the Project
Breaking Barriers: An Inclusive Approach to Environmental Justice and Effective Waste Management
The project aimed to address the growing environmental and social challenges posed by waste incineration in Bulgaria by empowering local communities to access information, participate in decision-making, and advocate for cleaner, more sustainable waste management practices. It successfully built local expertise and networks, supported citizen initiatives in key regions, and encouraged dialogue through legal analysis, public reports, media outreach, and expert collaboration.
Communication Outputs
Media Coverage
Notably, Za Zemiata’s report, conference, and other activities under the Catalysts of Change project have been featured on National Bulgarian Radio as well as in national and local newspapers.
Десислава Стоянова: Надявам се ВАС да е на страната на гражданите – От деня
https://www.24chasa.bg/bulgaria/article/18900567
Втори опит да се даде ход на делото за инсинератора на Вълка край Павликени | Actualno.com
https://bnr.bg/horizont/post/102026596
Екоактивисти: Няма информация за разрешителните за горене на отпадъци – News.bg
Изгарянето на отпадъци в България придобива опасни размери | Дневник
Project Communications
This section presents Za Zemiata’s own communications as part of the Catalyst project. The organization produced an environmental report on waste incineration and highlighted both the report and the subsequent conference on its social media channels.
We are grateful for the support of NHC. This grant supported Za Zemiata in building a much stronger team of both coordinators, experts, lawyers, media people and local groups to work focused on the topic of waste management and, in particular, waste incineration, access to information and justice.
-Za Zemiata, about their experience with the grant.
Call 3
Voices for Protection: Preventive Communication Against Smear Campaigns and SLAPP Lawsuits
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
