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Reports

Country Assessment Report in Republic of North Macedonia

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This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

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Information Board RES Cluster

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This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

Promotional Materials

Information Leaflet RES CLUSTER

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This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

Reports

Road Map for Magnetic Susceptibility Screening

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This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

Reports

Country Assessment Report in Bulgaria

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This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

News & Events

A report of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

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A report of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

A report of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) with focus on land-use, climate change and food security says that food production must change.
The wide-ranging report finds that the intensification of farming has fuelled a decline in the condition of the world’s land, deforestation and biodiversity loss. The report calls on governments to urgently prioritise green farming practices and implement systems like agroforestry.
Good soil management captures carbon from the atmosphere and helps to reduce the impact of flooding and droughts. Climate change is expected to lower crop yields and raise food prices
About a quarter of the Earth’s ice-free land area is subject to human-induced degradation. Soil erosion from agricultural fields is estimated to be currently 10 to 20 times (no tillage) to more than 100 times (conventional tillage) higher than the soil formation rate. Climate change exacerbates land degradation, particularly in low-lying coastal areas, river deltas, dry lands and in permafrost areas.
The report also provides recommendations to address these issues.
The full version of the report is available at: https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2019/08/4.-SPM_Approved_Microsite_FINAL.pdf

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations that is dedicated to providing the world with objective, scientific information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of the risk of human-induced climate change, its natural, political, and economic impacts and risks, and possible response options. The IPCC was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Membership is open to all members of the WMO and UN. The IPCC produces reports that contribute to the work of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the main international treaty on climate change. The objective of the UNFCCC is to “stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (human-induced) interference with the climate system”. IPCC reports cover the “scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.

This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

About Center Ambrozija

About Center Ambrozija

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About Center Ambrozija

The Association Center for Medical Herbs and Berries AMBROSIA is active in the field of environmental issues, rural development and enhancing youth activism since 2004.

 The MISSION of the Association is to contribute towards improvement of the quality of life through activities focused on supporting rural development, environmental protection, educating citizens on the proper use of natural resources, promoting youth activism.

 AMBROZIA’s main GOALS are: advocating for the implementation of the sustainable development principles and education for the sustainable use of natural resources, as well as education for the fundamental values of a democratic society; Taking concrete actions to support rural development, promoting traditional values and crafts, promoting eco-tourism as a way of development of the wider region; Also taking care for environmental protection and undertaking initiatives for research and application of alternative and renewable energy sources, through collaboration with similar organizations in Republic of North Macedonia and abroad.

Most of the MEMBERS of center AMROZIJA have long-term experience in implementing projects and activities at local, national and international level, but also among the members of the organization are young people who are interested in contribution for improving their living conditions in the community.

The members of AMBROZIIA actively participate in preparation of strategic documents in the areas of sustainable development, environmental protection and democratic processes at local level and in the wider region. The association is part of the Local Action Group – LAG Malesh-Pijanec.

This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC  Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI No 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

Projects

About RES Cluster

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About RES Cluster

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES CLUSTER (RESC) Is established on May 12th, 2010 in the city of Blagoevgrad. The RES Cluster UNITES representatives of the business and non-governmental sector in the field of the renewable energy and EE, as well as scientific groups.
The overall VISION for development of the RES Cluster is aimed at the achievement of conditions for sustainable development of clean energy production and its efficient management and consumption in Bulgaria. In maintenance of the environmental protection European Union policies, the transition to a green economy and reducing to minimum the climate risks, in relation to the national priorities and the new regulatory requirements towards the energy business sector in Bulgaria, the RESC encourages the development and introducing of innovations in the RES and EE sector.

The main MISSION of the RESC is a full use of the renewable energy sources at regional and national levels as well as achievement of sustainable socio-economic development of the regions through effective interaction and cooperation between different organizations

The competitive ADVANTAGES of the RES Cluster are based on the long experience of its members in both the generation of energy from RES as well as of the traditions in the production of machinery and specialized equipment for the energy industry, complete engineering and construction of installations for the production of energy from RES.

The main OBJECTIVES of the RESC are:
Implementation of cooperation between and among companies, non-governmental organizations and scientific groups for support of productive and technological development of SME’s in the field of the RES
Support for the entrepreneurial initiative for the establishment and application of new products and technologies in the field of the RES
Improving the qualification and re-qualification of the managers, experts and employees appointed in the member companies of the Cluster
Collaboration between the companies related to marketing, technologies, information services and publicity issues of common interest to all Cluster members
Provision of information support and assistance to the member-companies of the Cluster for participation in joint programmes and projects in accordance with the requirements of the national and European operating programmes and funds
Organization of cooperation and collaboration among the member-companies of the Cluster and Implementation of international cooperation with similar organizations
Joining the efforts of the RES electricity generating member companies for contracts and bargain conclusion and provision of support for the development of innovative products, processes and technologies in the RES sector

This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

Projects

PROJECT „IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING OF CONTAMINATED SOILS USING INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY“ – MCSoil

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PROJECT „IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING OF CONTAMINATED SOILS USING INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY“ – MCSoil

Ref. №: CB006.2.11.021

LEAD BENEFICIARY: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES CLUSTER

PARTNER ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MEDICAL HERBS AND BERRIES AMBROZIJA

DURATION: 15 months (July 2019 – October 2020)

FUNDING ORGANIZATION:   Interreg-IPA Cross-Border Programme  2014-2020, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB006

PRIORITY AXIS 1: Environment

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 1.1: Environmental protection and sustainable use of the common natural resources of the CBC area

TOTAL BUDGET: 113 861.00 EUR

TARGET GROUPS:

  • Private and other researchers of the CB region, including consultants, teachers, scientists, professors, students etc.
  • Local authorities of the CB region, i.e. municipalities, regional authorities, etc.
  • NGOs active in the field of environmental protection;
  • State institutions responsible for regional development and environmental protection.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

The project is aimed at assessing the specific needs of the region about the mapping of existing and potential soil contamination and at increasing of the awareness about the state of the soil resources in the partner countries, and impact on improving of the resource management efficiency with regard to soils. The specific objective of the project is the implementation of environmental screening and monitoring of soils using innovative methodology as a pilot tool.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES:

  • Project management and coordination activities.
  • Communication and dissemination activities.
  • Pilot concept for choosing the exact areas, setting up the test sites and planning the network for soil screening, according to the specific needs of the region.
  • Capacity building and pilot tool implementation for environmental screening and monitoring of soils by an innovative methodology.
  • Validation of the methodology for soil pollution screening, consisting of independent chemical analyses of selected samples from the study area, preparation of thematic maps, geostatistical and spatial analysis of the data.
  • Final Conference for dissemination of project results in Macedonia.

PROJECT RESULTS:

  • Implemented a detailed assessment of the specific needs of the region about the mapping of existing and potential soil contamination.
  • Improved resource management efficiency with regard to soil and increased capabilities for flexible and evidence-based environmental monitoring in the Programme area, based on the proposed innovative approach for environmental screening and monitoring of soils.
  • Close institutional cooperation between NGO’s, academic organisations and public authorities (local, regional and national) in the cross-border region of Republic of Bulgaria and Republic of North Macedonia as a common platform for spreading know‐how and enhancing capacities and skills of the institutions dealing with environmental screening and monitoring.
  • Increased awareness about the state of the soil resources in the partner countries achieved through the assessment of the specific needs of the region with regard to soil pollution and detailed study of two “sensitive’’ areas of the common cross-border region – two polluted industrial regions (thermal plant “Bobov dol” and the region of Probistip- Zletovo) and two nature protected zones (peat bog “Choklyovo blato” and  Ploce – Litotelme locality.

This web-site is co-funded by EU trough the INTERREG – IPA CBC  Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

This web site has been produced with the assistance of the European Union trough the INTERREG – IPA Cross-border Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006. The contents of this web site are the sole responsibility of the association Renewable Energy Sources Cluster and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, the participating countries and the Managing Authority.

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