SDSN Bulgaria

national Network

Region: Europe

SDSN Bulgaria, hosted by the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), and established in 2023, mobilizes its members in Bulgaria and leverages their strengths to help realize the SDGs. Key focus areas include encouraging the operation and success of the SDGs at the national and local level through the development of the leading SDG platform in Bulgaria for students, researchers, civil society, and governmental institutions, empowering every member and partner to contribute to a sustainable future and make a meaningful impact on society.

Network Hosts

University of National and World Economy (UNWE)

Network Website

Network Launch Attracts Academic, Government, and NGO Leaders

The network's host institution organized the SDSN Bulgaria launch event in June 2023. The event also served as a platform to attract more attention from academic and government institutions, in addition to those from the youth and NGO sectors related to the SDGs. More than 50 participants gathered and shared their views and ideas on how the new network and its members can contribute to the 2030 Agenda.

SDSN Bulgaria Provides Inputs on National SDG Survey

SDSN Bulgaria provided valuable inputs to the annual survey on SDG Policy Coordination (Government Efforts on the SDGs) as part of the Bulgarian government's emphasis on promoting the SDGs. The results were disseminated through different channels to raise more awareness about the need for more coordinated activities at the national level to achieve the SDGs.

Photovoltaic Installations Produce Over Half of Host Institution's Energy

As part of its efforts on climate action and commitment to the SDGs, SDSN Bulgaria's host institution constructed two photovoltaic installations that will produce more than 50% of the campus' energy consumption, saving 630 tons of CO2 emissions yearly. Simultaneously, the ‘Smart Lighting for Power Saving’ and ‘Smart Home’ projects are being implemented to contribute to a sustainable green environment through energy efficiency and power and cost savings.

SDSN Bulgaria Network Members

Organization	Country	Network	Sector
D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)
Higher School of Insurance and Finance (VUZF University)	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)
Trakia University	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)
University of National and World Economy (UNWE)	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)
Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar"	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	University (Institution-wide)