Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

Programme 2014 - 2020 Black Sea Basin ENI CBC

Date of latest update: 2025-06-17

Description

Description (EN):

MARLENA – Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach is set towards union of the forces against pollution near the Black sea, rivers, protected areas and nature reserves or in the vicinity of the Black sea basin. All 5 target regions are in BSBasin and have rich biological diversity and tourism potential. Project aims at jointly raising public awareness and education regarding river and marine litter problems, the value of biodiversity and environmental protection for target audiences such as youth, tourists, business, local communities and authorities, educational organizations. Particular attention is paid to development of environmentally and responsible-citizenship and ecological behavior among youth. MARLENA aims to strength community action and to involve local population in promotion and implementation of cross-border Black Sea Basin coastal and river clean-up campaigns and share good experiences in this field in reducing and eliminating pollution. Group of activities are as follows: Joint Management activities-meetings, reporting, Joint implementation activities: 1st Group: Better cooperation of organizations in BSB - survey on existing policy and legislation, networks and cooperation initiative to reduce river and marine litter in BSB; Development of focus groups: waste management, illegal dumping and landfill sites on riverbanks/protection of the important natural areas from the water pollutions; guide with the good waste management practices of local authorities and environmental organizations, round tables and conferences between the partners, joint platform for signalization for wastes and illegal dumping sites, initiation of cross-border joint actions in 5 languages; 2 group Straightening capacity of local interested organizations: small –scale investment works will be implemented on the territory of 2 partners for solving common environmental issues: promotion of a good European practice for the use of a separate waste collection system in Bulgaria and Elimination and reduction of illegal dumping and landfill sites on riverbank in Demirkoy, Turkey and turning it into a beautiful park. Capacity building trainings of the local authorities, good practice exchanges. - 3rd Group: Activities for increasing of the public awareness and enhance of public include: wide awareness campaign in Black sea basin countries including: informational meetings, Preparation ‘responsible-citizenship’ guidelines for children and students, tourists, and visitors , River and sea-cost clean up informational campaigns, organization of eco actions and eco camps for enhancing the ecological culture of youth.

Achievements (EN):

The project aimed at jointly raising public awareness regarding river and marine litter problems through joint actions meant to reduce it. Special attention was paid in order to promote ecological behaviour among the youth. The project also aimed at strengthening community action and at involving the local population in the promotion and implementation of cross-border Black Sea Basin coastal and river clean-up campaigns and sharing good experiences in this field in reducing and eliminating of litter. In order to achieve this objective, the project activities were grouped into three main parts: 1. Better cooperation of organisations in the Black Sea Basin: 5 partners have prepared a Study of Good effective working international practices in their countries. The results from the survey were further taken over in the Guide with the best international practices. Focus groups were established for waste management, illegal dumping and landfill sites on riverbanks/protection of important natural areas from water pollution. A joint platform for signalisation for wastes and illegal dumping sites was created and is available at: https://marlenablacksea.eu/. 2. Strengthening the capacity of locally interested organisations: Two-day trainings were organised in Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria and Demirkoy, Turkiye, as well as four-day study visits, aiming at capacity-building trainings of the local authorities and good practice exchanges based on the analysis of the existing situation on-the-spot. 3. Activities for increasing public awareness: River and sea-coast clean-up and informational campaigns, organisation of eco actions and eco camps were organised to raise awareness of the importance of a clean environment. Small-scale investments in Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria (purchase of equipment such as specialised waste separation machine, containers etc.) and the small-scale works in Demirkoy (removal of illegal landfill sites on the riverbank of Bulanik River) contributed to the overall objective of reducing waste in the Black Sea region.

Website: http://blacksea-cbc.net/

Expected Results (EN): R 2.2 Level of awareness of environmental challenges and good waste management practices related to river and marine litter

Expected Outputs (EN):

The main result from the implementation of the project will be raised public awareness and education regarding river and marine litter problems, promotion of the good environmental management practices related to treatment and disposal of wastes, reduction of illegal dumping and landfill sites (through investment activities and on-line system for signalization), strengthening the community action, promotion and organization of various clean-up campaigns, eco camps, awareness events. etc. More and wiser investment for environment and pollution caused by human activity; Better knowledge and implementation of legislation an full integration of environmental requirements and considerations into local strategic documents and policies. Stronger cooperation of 5 countries; Better information and exchange of good practices based on experience and knowledge.

Thematic information

Coastal management and maritime issues Waste and pollution

Thematic Objective: Environmental protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation

Partners (6)

Lead Partner: Demirkoy municipality

Address: Hamdibey Quarter, Igneada Blvd 19, 39500 Demirkoy, Turkey

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.demirkoybel.bel.tr

Total budget: EUR 235 581.27

INSTITUTE OF MARKET PROBLEMS AND ECONOMIC & ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Name: INSTITUTE OF MARKET PROBLEMS AND ECONOMIC & ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Department: IMPEER of NAS of Ukraine

Address: Frantsuzskiy Boulevard 29, 65044 Odessa, Ukraine

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.impeer.od.ua/

Total budget: EUR 70 163.37

Asociația pentru Dezvoltare Durabilă ”Prut - Dunăre” Galați

Name: Asociația pentru Dezvoltare Durabilă ”Prut - Dunăre” Galați

Address: Eroilor 16, 800119 Galati, Romania

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.flagalati.ro

Total budget: EUR 79 849.91

Malko Tarnovo Municipality

Name: Malko Tarnovo Municipality

Address: "Malkotarnovska komuna" str. 3, 8162 Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.malkotarnovo.org/

Total budget: EUR 168 208.09

A.O. Centrul de Consultanță Ecologică Cahul

Name: A.O. Centrul de Consultanță Ecologică Cahul

Address: 21 Mateevici Str., 3900 Cahul, Moldova

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 91 442.99

Zelena Strandja Association

Name: Zelena Strandja Association

Address: Ivan Vazov 6, 8162 Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.zelenastrandja.com

Total budget: EUR 137 963.15

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INSTITUTE OF MARKET PROBLEMS AND ECONOMIC & ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Asociația pentru Dezvoltare Durabilă ”Prut - Dunăre” Galați

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Malko Tarnovo Municipality

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Ecological Counseling Center Cahul

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Zelena Strandja Association

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Demirkoy municipality

Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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Summary

Project name (EN): Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

Project acronym: MARLENA

Project start date: 2018-08-17

Project end date: 2021-02-16

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 783 208.78

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 720 552.03

Co-financing sources:

Documents

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Studies / surveys

Местни и регионални политики, законодателство, мрежи и инициативи за сътрудничество за намаляване на речните и морски отпадъци в Черноморския регион

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: bg

Attachment file: Download

SURVEY on existing policy and legislation, networks and cooperation initiative to reduce river and marine litter in Black sea region - Analysis of legislation, policies, stakeholders and institutions

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2019-04-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

STUDIU PRIVIND POLITICA ȘI LEGISLAȚIA EXISTENTĂ ÎN REPUBLICA MOLDOVA DE COOPERARE PENTRU REDUCEREA DEȘEURILOR DE-A LUNGUL RÂURILOR ȘI A COASTELOR MARINE DIN REGIUNEA MĂRII NEGRE

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2018-12-31

Attachment file: Download

Studiu privind legislația și politicile existente, rețele și initia-tive de cooperare pentru reducerea deșeurilor plutitoare ma-rine din Regiunea Mării Negre

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2018-12-31

Languages: ro

Attachment file: Download

DEMİRKÖY BELEDİYESİ - MARLENA PROJESİ ANKET ÇALIŞMASI

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2018-12-31

Languages: tr

Attachment file: Download

ОГЛЯД ІСНУЮЧОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ТА ЗАКОНОДАВСТВА, МЕРЕЖ ТА ІНІЦІАТІВИ СПІВПРАЦІ ЗІ СКОРОЧЕННЯ РІЧКОВОГО ТА МОРСЬКОГО ЗАБРУДНЕННЯ У РЕГІОНІ ЧОРНОГО МОРЯ

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2021-02-16

Languages: uk

Attachment file: Download

Brochures / magazines / manuals

Добри практики за управление на отпадъците басейнотпадъците в Черноморски басейн

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2021-02-16

Languages: bg

Attachment file: Download

Handbook on Good Practices for Waste Management in the Black Sea Basin

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2019-08-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Ghidul cu bune practici a managementului deșeurilor a autorităților locale și organizațiilor de mediu în Bazinul Mării Negre

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2021-02-16

Attachment file: Download

Ghid de Bune practici privind Managementul Deşeurilor în Bazinul Mării Negre

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2019-08-31

Languages: ro

Attachment file: Download

YEREL VE ULUSLARARASI İYİ UYGULAMALARIN ARAŞTIRMASI - MARLENA PROJESİ

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2019-07-31

Languages: tr

Attachment file: Download

ПОСІБНИК НАЛЕЖНИХ ПРАКТИК ПОВОДЖЕННЯ З ВІДХОДАМИ МІСЦЕВИХ ОРГАНІВ ВЛАДИ ТА ЕКОЛОГІЧНИХ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ У БАСЕЙНІ ЧОРНОГО МОРЯ

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://blacksea-cbc.net/capitalisation/

Publication date: 2021-11-28

Document date: 2021-02-16

Languages: uk

Attachment file: Download

Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project

Financing programme

2014 - 2020 Black Sea Basin ENI CBC

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2025-06-06

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

43 / 43 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

220 / 220 (100%)

Notes on the data

Information provided by the Programme on 2025-03-10. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://blacksea-cbc.net/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2024-02-01, except for projects with acronyms AGREEN, BeECO, BRIDGES, BSB ECO MONITORING, BSB Smart Farming, CRoCuS, EXCELTOUR, LeNetEco 2, LOC-FOOD, SILC, THC (in these cases, the information was provided by the Programme).

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Marine and River Litter Elimination New Approach

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