{"id":2672,"date":"2025-09-25T14:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2025-09-26T06:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:38:03","slug":"sofia-shares-climate-adaptation-ideas-with-european-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/?p=2672","title":{"rendered":"SOFIA SHARES CLIMATE ADAPTATION IDEAS WITH EUROPEAN CITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do we make cities more sustainable and livable? Sofia shared its experience and inspiration on this topic with representatives from Chi\u0219in\u0103u (Moldova) and Gala\u021bi (Romania), who visited us on a peer exchange within the&nbsp;<em>Be Ready<\/em>&nbsp;project under the Interreg Danube Program, co-funded by the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As hosts, the Bureau for Integration and Social Innovation and the Sofia Development Association had the opportunity to present our pilot climate initiative, which is transforming a small piece of the urban environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We transformed a neglected municipal yard near Lions\u2019 Bridge \u2013 one of the areas most affected by the urban heat island effect \u2013 into a <strong>climate shelter<\/strong>. This new green public space features shaded structures, water elements, and inviting areas for relaxation, encouraging visitors to linger. But it is more than just aesthetics \u2013 it is a place created with climate adaptation in mind and with the active participation of the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young artists from the&nbsp;<em>V<\/em><em>uzel<\/em>&nbsp;studio contributed to shaping the shelter by creating visual installations inspired by climate themes. Their works make the space not only visually attractive but also meaningful \u2013 telling stories, inspiring, and engaging visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, volunteers and partner organizations played an important role in bringing the project to life. Together, we sent a clear message:&nbsp;<strong>sustainable change starts from the bottom up \u2013 through participation, cooperation, and shared care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The peer visit brought together key actors from local government, business, and NGOs. The guests from Chi\u0219in\u0103u and Gala\u021bi held discussions with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ekaterina Yordanova \u2013 Chair of the Board of Sofia Development Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sevdalina Petrova \u2013 Deputy Chair of Sofia Municipal Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tsvetelina Zarkin \u2013 Member of the European Committee of the Regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Momchil Daskalov \u2013 Mayor of Serdika District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilyana Stoyanova \u2013 Deputy Mayor of Serdika District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives of BCause Foundation, Cleantech Bulgaria, Green Sofia, JTI, and volunteers also took part. Together, we showed that when business, institutions, and communities join forces, truly sustainable solutions emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climate adaptation cannot wait.<\/strong>&nbsp;We need innovation, collaboration, and readiness to rethink how we use urban spaces. 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Sofia shared its experience and inspiration on this topic with representatives from Chi\u0219in\u0103u (Moldova) and Gala\u021bi (Romania), who visited us on a peer exchange within the&nbsp;Be Ready&nbsp;project under the Interreg Danube Program, co-funded by the EU. 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