The National Association of Owners of Non-State Forests "Gorovladelets" is a non-profit association that carries out its activities in the protection of the interests of forest owners. To achieve its goals, the Association works together with government agencies and other non-governmental organizations. On this occasion, a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION was signed between the National Association of Owners of Non-State Forests "Gorovladelets" and the Executive Agency for Forests to promote the bioeconomy in the Republic of Bulgaria. Considering the need and understanding the importance of using an integrated approach to developing the bioeconomy and Using EU policies in this area, including the five objectives defined by the EU Bioeconomy Strategy for: ensuring food and nutrition security; sustainable management of natural resources; mitigating and adapting to climate change; reducing dependence on non-renewable resources; and strengthening European competitiveness and job creation and desiring to support the development of the bioeconomy and the preparation of a Roadmap and a National Strategy for the Bioeconomy in Bulgaria, to ensure food security, production of bioenergy from renewable raw materials and specifically energy from biomass, protection of biodiversity and the environment, protection of climate change and adaptation to it, improvement and competitiveness of Bulgaria and in order to address these challenges which require major social, economic, expert and political efforts, this Memorandum has been concluded. Subject of the Memorandum The Memorandum of Understanding is being concluded in implementation of the project "Supporting the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in developing strategies and plans for the bioeconomy" (CEE2ACT), as the parties have agreed on the following. 1. To cooperate in promoting the development of the bioeconomy in the Republic of Bulgaria, building knowledge and capacity among stakeholders to develop bioeconomy strategies and action plans. 2. To participate in the formulation of national policy related to the bioeconomy, including participation in the development of a national strategy, action plan, roadmap, etc. 3. This Memorandum outlines the opportunities of the Parties for sharing information and experience in the preparation and implementation of national, sectoral and regional bioeconomy strategies, studying foreign experience and good practices in the field of the bioeconomy. 4. Improving communication and interaction between stakeholders in the field of the bioeconomy, including improving cooperation between the administration, business and the scientific and research sector. 5. Developing the potential of the bioeconomy at the national, sectoral and regional levels. 6. Continuously attracting new stakeholders in the field through meetings, consultations, exchange of experience and creative problem-solving methods. SMURF project website https://www.smurfproject.eu/.Funded by EU #smurfproject#SmallForestHoldings#forestry#forestowners#profitability#smallforestowners#foresteufuture#forestmanagement#sustainability#forestnews#cascadefunding#closetonaturesilviculture
