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REReP 1.8 Wrap-up/Training Workshop June 19-20, 2003/ Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria. Environmental Information System Development – Status Update. Current Status I. Institutional set-up National monitoring and information system exists
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REReP 1.8 Wrap-up/Training Workshop June 19-20, 2003/ Sofia, Bulgaria Bulgaria Environmental Information System Development – Status Update Executive Environment Agency
Current Status I • Institutional set-up • National monitoring and information system exists • Databases of all key players are not linked and compatible • Limited flow of useful information to the public • Legal framework • Sound legal framework already in place • Data collection and management • The above 80% of environmental information are collected in frame of MoEW system/ EEA • The collection and management of data are centralised process Executive Environment Agency
Current Status II • Information dissemination • A system exists for the dissemination of environmental information through • regularly reporting on environmental status by books, brochures, etc • well- maintained web- pages • Public Information Centers at MOEW and EEA • systematic transmission to the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency • Use of environmental reporting in decision making • Information exists but is insufficiently used for policy and decision making Executive Environment Agency
Tangible Developments & Progress In the frame of REReP 1.8 for institutional developments • Objectives development of vertical communication links MOEWEEA RIEWs NGOs/ BLUELLINCK • Expenditures - 20 667 EURO • Benefits - up-grade of software / LAN- systems of 4-RIEWs & EEA improvement Executive Environment Agency
Future Priorities • Foreseen actions • Improvements of the data processing and accessibility - from the primary information to the secondary information, its interpretation and analyses • Better dissemination • Establishment of Regional Information Centers • Available funding • National/ International funds • Required assistance - • technical/ expert kind Executive Environment Agency
Further Information…. Ivanka Todorova Address: 136 “Tzar Boris III” Tel: +359-2-955-98-12 Fax: +359-2-955-90-15 Email: todorova@nfp-bg.eionet.eu.int Executive Environment Agency