Vanya HristovaDear Jelena Bačić,
In the context of the Interreg Euro-MED 8th Call (and Interreg Danube), Haskovo Municipality, is highly motivated to act as a reliable local authority partner for testing and validating new solutions. Our specific added value includes:
• Providing real-life urban and administrative environments for testing green, digital, and socially inclusive pilot actions.
• Regeneration of an existing pocket park in poor condition, restoration and improvement of greenery, shaded areas and seating, biodiversity enhancement, new trees and climate-resilient planting, improved accessibility and small-scale recreational community facilities.
• Regeneration of suitable municipal land beside the river with potential for small-scale greenhouse development and urban agriculture demonstration, on land historically used for vegetable production.
• Exploring the relationship between urban agriculture, efficient water use, environmental protection and resilient green infrastructure.
• Interest in testing digital tools and monitoring approaches to evaluate environmental and social impacts of green-space interventions.
• Aligning tested methodologies with our current SECAP and Climate Strategies to ensure long-term scalability and sustainability.
• Engaging local stakeholders, citizens, and vulnerable groups in the co-design, testing and evaluation phases of the pilot actions.
• Sharing established best practices in energy efficiency and contributing to cross-border knowledge transfer within the Euro-MED and Danube macro-regions.
Haskovo has accumulated extensive experience in implementing pilot actions and projects related to energy efficiency, urban development, and climate adaptation. Key reference projects include:
• CARE-GET Project: Funded under the European Urban Initiative (EUI-IA 2nd Call).
• 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC): Active participation in the EU initiative guiding cities towards green and digital transformation.
• Transition to Climate-Resilient Communities: Funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism (Climate Programme, Contract No. BGENVIRONMENT 4.004 0013).
• National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP): Implementation of extensive energy efficiency measures and sustainable urban infrastructure upgrades.
If you are interested in collaborating with Haskovo Municipality, please contact us at:
Vanya Hristova, Director ENPPE Directorate, Haskovo Municipality
projects_hv@haskovo.bg
http://www.haskovo.bg
