25 August 2026
On 20–21 August 2026, the LEARN4SEA Final Conference took place in Varna under the theme “Strengthening LOCAL Institutional Capacity for Safeguarding the Black Sea.” The event brought together representatives of different generations, countries and institutions from across the Black Sea region.
The conference was jointly organised by the Romanian Maritime Training Centre – CERONAV and the Black Sea–Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA). Participants included children and young people, experienced scientists, environmental experts, and ....
The team of the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA-Varna) participated in the international forum “Managing Flash Flood Risks in the Mediterranean Region”, held on 17 June 2026 in Perpignan, France. The event marked the final conference of the LOCALL4FLOOD project, funded under the Interreg Euro-MED Programme.
As a partner in the project, BDCA-Varna has been working together with organizations across the Mediterranean region to develop and implement solutions aimed at reducing flash flood risks and strengthening the resilience of local communities to climate change.
The Bulgarian delegation was joined by Deputy Mayor Ganka Georgieva from the Municipality of Dalgopol, representatives of the Regional....
On 3 - 4 June 2026, the final national conference of LocAll4Flood project was held in Varna. The project, “Flash flood risk prevention & resilience in the Mediterranean area through an Integrated Multi-stakeholder Governance Model, gathering prevention, adaptation and mitigation solutions,” focuses on improving preparedness and resilience to flash flood events. The forum, dedicated to prevention, adaptation, and mitigation solutions, was organized by the Black Sea and Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) with the support of the Regional Administration of...
On 20-21 August 2026, Varna, Bulgaria, will host the Final Conference of the LEARN4SEA project – Innovative Joint Learning for Environmentally-Friendly Behaviour of Communities in the Black Sea Basin.
The conference is jointly organised by the Romanian Maritime Training Centre (CERONAV) and the Black Sea – Danube Association of Research and Development (BDCA), in cooperation with all LEARN4SEA project partners.
Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme
Priority 2: Clean and Green Region
Policy Objective 2: A greener, low-carbon transition towards a net-zero carbon economy and a resilient Europe.
Specific Objective 7: Enhancing the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity
and a resilient Europe.
Specific Objective 7: Enhancing the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, ....
Four countries came together during the international pilot action event of the LEARN4SEA project, held in Shabla, Bulgaria, on 28–29 May 2026.
The Black Sea knows no borders when it comes to its protection. Guided by this shared vision, the international pilot event of LEARN4SEA – Innovative Joint Learning for Environmental-Friendly Behaviour of Communities in the Black Sea Basin brought together partners and stakeholders from four countries in Shabla.
Organized by the Black Sea - Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) in partnership with Shabla Municipality and the Romanian Maritime Training Centre (CERONAV), the event gathered representatives of local authorities, research institutions and environmental organizations from Bulgaria, Romania, Türkiye and Georgia.
The two-day meeting was officially opened by Marian Zhechev, Mayor of Shabla Municipality, who....
On 18–19 May 2026, the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research & Development (BDCA) hosted the Launch Conference and 1st Steering Committee Meeting of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin project TIMMOD-NEXT – Enhancing Innovation Capacities and Uptake of Advanced Technologies towards Sustainable Fisheries and Eco-Friendly Aquaculture in the Black Sea, funded under the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, Priority 1 “Blue and Smart Regions”, in Varna, Bulgaria.
The event was co-organized by Institute of Fish Resources – Varna (Lead Partner), BDCA, and Central Fisheries Research Institute under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The meeting brought together project partners from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Georgia, and Türkiye to officially launch the implementation of the project focused on strengthening innovation capacities and promoting the adoption of advanced technologies for sustainable fisheries and environmentally friendly aquaculture across the Black....
In the beginning of May 2026, the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) organized a public dissemination event in Dalgopol, Bulgaria, within the framework of the LocAll4Flood project, funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme 2021–2027.
The event brought together representatives of local authorities, stakeholders, and members of the local community to present the project's objectives and key achievements in strengthening preparedness and resilience to flash floods. Participants learned about the integrated multi-stakeholder governance model developed by the project, the Local Early Warning System, and the potential of Nature-Based Solutions for reducing ....
On 18–19 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria, will host the Launch Conference and the 1st Steering Committee Meeting of the TIMMOD-NEXT project – Enhancing Innovation Capacities and Uptake of Advanced Technologies towards Sustainable Fisheries and Eco-Friendly Aquaculture in the Black Sea, funded under the Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021–2027.
The event will be hosted by the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA), while the Institute of Fish Resources – Varna is the Lead Partner of the project.
Project TIMMOD-NEXT
Venue: Cherno More Hotel, Varna, Bulgaria....
Pilot Action (Output 1.6) for the evaluation of the jointly developed Guidelines (Output 1.7) and testing of the cooperation mechanism developed under Activity 1.7 between local authorities and national environmental agencies to generate initiatives for better environmental protection and reduced pollution in the Black Sea Basin
Dates: 28–29 May 2026
Venue: Shabla Municipality – Villa Ambra, Tyulenovo, Bulgaria
LEARN4SEA project, Activity 1.7....
The event brought together representatives of local and regional authorities, research organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector. Among the official participants were the Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Shabla, the Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of....
On February 19, 2026, the LocAll4Flood project team from the Black Sea - Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) held a strategic working meeting with the senior leadership of the Municipality of Dalgopol, Bulgaria. The BDCA team met with the municipal leaders: Mr. Georgi Georgiev - Mayor of Dalgopol, Ms. Ganka Georgieva - ....
BDCA is pleased to announce the release of new educational materials designed to raise awareness about flood risks through interactive and engaging learning. Our new educational materials are now avail....
The 3rd LocAll4Flood Training Seminar & Co-creation Workshop was held on 25 November 2025 at the Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Varna, gathering 21 invited participants to explore innovative Nature-based solutions for managing flash flood risk. The event was Organized by the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) with the support of the Regional Administration Varna, within ....
On August 2, 2025, the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research and Development (BDCA) had the pleasure of participating in the 16th edition of “The Sweetest Day” – one of Varna’s most cherished summer ....