1. PhD. Krasimira Kardzhilova, member of IASD The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" Duration of the project: 07.2013 – 01.2015

2.  Assoc. prof. Hristo Krachunov, PhD – Project Manager, Chairman of FC of IASD  Aleksandar Aleksandrov – Expert, member of FC of IASD  PhD. Krasimira Kardzhilova - Project Coordinator, member of IASD  Elena Kindzhakova – Technical Assistant "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

3. Main base for the development of the project "If you want people to learn to build ships, do not teach them carpentry and construction. Compel them to yearn for the sea!“ Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our understanding of sustainable development Balanced development of economy and society, so as to ensure normal life of present and future generations. "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

4.  Ensure the participation of NGOs in the promotion of policies for balanced development and sustainable use of natural resources  Establishment of partnerships / networks  Education and Training  Provision of services "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

5. Local communities The decision makers Business representatives Public administration NGOs Media The target groups are representatives of institutions and organizations from the North East Planning Region - District Varna, Shumen, Dobrich, Targovishte; Association of the Coastal Municipalities; Association of SMEs; Association of Municipalities in Bulgaria; NGOs from North East planning region with area of activity - SD and environmental protection. Target Groups "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

6. Three groups of partners - from large, small municipalities and NGOs  Conducting of first workshop  Adopt a strategy and statutes of the partner network Strategy in two parts: general and group (for the three types of groups) Formulating short, medium and long-term goals and objectives for achieving the objectives in accordance with the strategies Europe 2020 and Bulgaria 2020.  Create a database of experts in partner groups on the network Main project activities 1.Identification of the network partners "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

7. Main project activities 2. Training of the experts in the partner network for SD and environmental protection - Conducting a three-day education according a preliminary program - Elaboration of action plans by the network partners "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

8. Main project activities 3. Developing and printing of educational and informational materials -200 pages colored materials in 100 pcs. circulation - Presentation of the project results - color brochure - 1000 pcs. "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

9. Main project activities 4. Conducting survey in the partner groups -Conducted survey of representatives from the partner groups -Analyzed and published poll results "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

10. Main project activities 5. Conducting a final workshop – conference - Presentation of the project results - Presence of representatives from other target groups - Media Presence - Presentation of the results among the general public "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

11.  developing a strategy for action of the partner network  developing action plans for each of the partners  training of the managers from the partner network  production and dissemination of printed information - educational materials  maintaining a high level of awareness of civil society through media presence during the project implementation and beyond. "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

12.  Adoption of innovative approaches and good practices from all partners and donor countries in establishing of similar partner networks  Use of the world's best practice for teamwork and multiplication of benefits in civil society and different target groups  Create preconditions for future network expansion in educational institutions of secondary and higher education, in neighboring regions and countries of the Black Sea and the Danube region through the development and dissemination of appropriate information materials "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway

13. OUR COORDINATES: address: Varna 9003, district Asparuhovo, locality Malka Chayka, Business Incubator - Varna, room 209 GSM: +359899902978; +359878148196 E-mail: maursd@abv.bg, maurorganization@abv.bg THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE FIRST MEETING UNDER THE PROJECT! "International Association Sustainable Development" (IASD) - Varna project: "ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNER NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SDEP) IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION" The project is implemented with financial support of "Support Programme for NGOs in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2009 - 2014" provided by the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway