Around 250 participants attended the forum – representatives of Bulgarian and European institutions, ambassadors, representatives of non-governmental and professional organizations, “green” businesses, experts, academics, media and others.
The event was haled with the special appearance of Mr. Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, and was opened by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Rosen Plevneliev. Among the speakers at the event were Lasse Gustavsson, Executive Director, Conservation, WWF International, Vesselina Kavrakova, Programme manager, WWF Bulgaria, Colin Wolfe, DG – Regional and urban policy, Iskra Mihaylova, Minister of Environment and Waters, and others.
During the event we had business conversation with minister Mihaylova for the implementation of our project RISK and the necessity of funds for activities, which gave positive result.
The event was organized by the international organisation WWF in cooperation with the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria.
