From 14 to 17 July, near Kalofer, 23 specialists from 8 countries (Bulgaria, Ireland, the USA, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Australia and Argentina) took part in the specialised Advanced Training Course on Restoration of River Connectivity, organised by the Science for Nature Foundation and the Blue Rivers Foundation.

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Science for Nature Foundation has started working on a strategic LIFE project for carbon emissions monitoring in the land use and forestry sector

Science for Nature Foundation has started working on a strategic LIFE project for carbon emissions monitoring in the land use and forestry sector

The project is designed to enhance the management and accounting of carbon emissions and removals within the LULUCF sector (Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry) in Bulgaria and Greece.

Free-Flowing Rivers: A Training Programme for a New Generation of Specialists Launches in Bulgaria

Free-Flowing Rivers: A Training Programme for a New Generation of Specialists Launches in Bulgaria

Between 14 and 17 July, a specialised training course dedicated to the restoration of river connectivity, a pivotal priority for the conservation of freshwater ecosystems and sustainable water management in Europe, will be held in Bulgaria. The course is part of the LIFE project "RiverLIFE" and will gather young specialists, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe working in river management, ecological restoration, and water policy.

The LIFE Project “Conservation of the stone crayfish for reviving the river ecosystems” Has Officially Started

The LIFE Project “Conservation of the stone crayfish for reviving the river ecosystems” Has Officially Started

Last week, more than ten experts from Fortis Visio Ltd., the Science for Nature Foundation, Blue Rivers Foundation (The Netherlands), the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, and the Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture gathered in the town of Kalofer for the kick off meeting of the LIFE project “Conservation of the stone crayfish for reviving the river ecosystems,” known as “River LIFE”

The International Bat Conference was successfully held under the Project “Life Under One Roof”

The International Bat Conference was successfully held under the Project “Life Under One Roof”

On October 27–28, 2025, an International Conference on Bat Research and Conservation was held in Bansko, Bulgaria, organised by the Science for Nature Foundation within the framework of the project “Life Under One Roof” (LIFE17 NAT/BG/000602), funded by the EU LIFE Programme.

Revived Sources of Life: 84 Restored Fountains in Support of Nature and Local Communities

Revived Sources of Life: 84 Restored Fountains in Support of Nature and Local Communities

The Science for Nature Foundation has restored 84 fountains across the country as part of the initiative “aLIVE Fountains”, which is embedded in the organisation’s long-term mission to protect nature and promote sustainable coexistence between people and biodiversity.