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“How schoolchildren can contribute to keeping the planet
clean and green”
“How schoolchildren can contribute to keeping the planet
clean and green”
Comenius project 2010 – 2012
13 – 17.02.2012Castilleja de la Cuesta (SEVILLA)
SPAIN
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WETLANDS
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2nd February – The World Wetlands Day2nd February – The World Wetlands Day
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Bulgaria is among the countries which first joined The Convention on Wetlands - Ramsar Convention
(adopted by participating parties at a meeting in Ramsar, Iran on February 2,
1971).
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This is the first international treaty for
the conservation of biological diversity.
The goal of the Convention is conservation and
wise use of wetlands as waterfowl habitats,
recognizing them as an international
resource.
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At present the Convention is adopted by 158 countries having in total over 1770 sites of international importance with aggregated area of 161mln. h. in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
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The Ministry of Environment and Water is the National Authority in charge for the
implementation of the Ramsar Convention and for the elaboration of policies on
protection and sustainable use of wetlands.
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Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor on which the environmental conditions and the
relative species of animals and plants depend.
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Wetlands are among the world’s most efficient ecosystems on the Earth. They provide fundamental ecological profits
and services being regulators ofwater regimes and biodiversity sources
at all levels.
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“Atanasovsko Lake”,“Belene Islands Complex”“Durankulak Lake”“Ibisha Island” “Lake Shabla”“Poda”“Pomorie Wetland Complex”“Ropotamo Complex”“Srebarna”“Vaya Lake”
"Karst Dragoman marsh complex"
In List of Wetlands of International Importance
Bulgaria is represented with 11 wetlands which cover 35 273 hectares
In List of Wetlands of International Importance
Bulgaria is represented with 11 wetlands which cover 35 273 hectares
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"Karst Dragoman marsh complex" with a total area of 14,967 ha. has
the largest area of wetland of international importance for the
country.
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Atanasovsko LakeAtanasovsko Lake
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Belene Islands Complex Belene Islands Complex
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Durankulak LakeDurankulak Lake
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Ibisha IslandIbisha Island
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Lake ShablaLake Shabla
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PodaPoda
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Pomorie Wetland ComplexPomorie Wetland Complex
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Ropotamo ComplexRopotamo Complex
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SrebarnaSrebarna
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Vaya LakeVaya Lake
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Wetlands and tourism"Tourism in wetlands: A great experience."
Wetlands and tourism"Tourism in wetlands: A great experience."
In 2012, the campaign's theme is
"Wetlands and tourism." The World Day on February 2nd is titled: "Tourism in wetlands: A great
experience."
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Wetlands and tourismWetlands and tourism
2 billion dollars income for the world economy
Vulnerable ecosystems which need
care
2012 –reasonable and
sustainable use for tourist
purpose
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35% of the Ramsar areas declare a certain level of development of tourist
activities
35% of the Ramsar areas declare a certain level of development of tourist
activities
people
Healthy people
economy
More powerful economies
nature
Flourishing ecosystems
jobs
Sustainable sources of living
Merits for people and wildlife on
local and national level
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• information for the tourists about the importance of the wetlands
• well-managed tourist activities
Сonservation of all wetlands in the world
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Garanteed long-term merits for:Garanteed long-term merits for:
The local communities
The economy
The biodiversity
The wildlife
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The World Wetlands DayThe World Wetlands Day
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Wetlands in BulgariaWetlands in Bulgaria
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The World Wetlands Day was celebrated by the the students of Peyo Yavorov School and the children of the kindergarten called The First of June near our school. The students showed their presentations about the wetlands in Bulgaria, the animals and the plants and the ways to preserve them. The kindergarten children drew pictures about the wetlands.
Publication on the site of the Basin Directorate for Water Management
in the Black Sea Region in Varna
Publication on the site of the Basin Directorate for Water Management
in the Black Sea Region in Varna
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Students from 8th , 11th and 12th grade, participants in the Ecology Club at our school with their little friends
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The little kids were told the story of the red-necked goose – one of the protected birds worldwide. The younger and older ones did a puzzle together and found out about lots of water inhabitants.
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The event was supported by the Regional Agency for Protecting the Environment and the Water. Representatives of the agency gave ecological books to the children as a present.
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Eco Organizations protecting the wetlands
Eco Organizations protecting the wetlands
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