Implement Smart Policies for Management, Monitoring and Environmental Prevention

The project aims at the joint implementation of intelligent policies for management, monitoring and protection of the environment in the cross-border region of the municipalities of Targovishte and Kostinbrod. Its implementation will bring benefits to over 22,000 people living on both sides of the border. With the implementation of the planned trainings, creation of a common platform for the exchange of data and the purchase of specialized equipment set out in the project, the project aims at achieving a quicker and more effective response in the event of an emergency. With the exchange of good practices and the adoption of European standards, the project aims at strengthening environmental policies, leading to sustainability in the protection of the environment.

Planned activities:

1. Conducting of a joint research, studies and analyzes on the environmental policies in the cross-border area of the Trgovište and Kostinbrod municipalties;
2. Development of common action plans and on-line platform for data sharing for environmental management and protection and monitoring, protection against disasters, incl. prevention and predictions;
3. Purchase of equipment for environmental management and monitoring and for disaster protection in Trgovište;
4. Purchase of equipment for environmental management and monitoring and for disaster protection in Kostinbrod;
5. Joint training for Emergency Management and Response and creating a cross-border network of volunteers.

Expected outcomes:

1. Analyzed policies in the field of management, monitoring and prevention of the environment;
2. Action measures and methods of cooperation identified between people, institutions and the community as a whole to address common challenges in managing and preserving the environment in the cross-border area;
3. Increased awareness of the need for common action to protect the environment and natural resources in the region;
4. Joint organization for action in the event of disasters, accidents and catastrophic and assessment of the situation;
5. Identified measures for reducing of risks of disasters, accidents and catastrophic events in the targeted cross-border region;
6. Established a single cross-border on-line data exchange platform;
7. Improved coordination between partners in case of emergence or danger of occurrence of disaster situations and accidents;
8. Provided up-to-date information in case of different disaster situations;
9. Conducted 6 trainings covering all target groups and stakeholders of project;
10. Established CB network of volunteers and their training for action in disasters and crises;
11. Increased knowledge of the population for management and response in case of disasters and crises;
12. Provision of technical equipment for prevention and reactions in cases of blemish, crisis and disaster.          

Target groups of the project are the inhabitants of the two municipalities; institutions engaged in environmental management and conservation in both municipalities; local authorities forming policies for prevention and management of crises, disasters and catastrophes.