Bulgaria, nestled in the Balkans next to North Macedonia, faces significant challenges due to climate change. The country''s climate is characterized by warm summers and cold winters, but the effects
Bulgaria faces significant challenges in relation to climate adaptation, including increased vulnerability to extreme weather events and economic risks from climate-related events, the European
Bulgaria Climate Risk Country Profile (New) EU''s Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (2023) Fourth Biennial Report (2020) Seventh National Communication and Third Biennial Report (2018) National Climate
Since the beginning of the current year, Bulgaria has experienced record heat waves, a series of devastating fires, and a new disaster just days ago – catastrophic floods that claimed human lives. Climate
Climate in Bulgaria became drier at the end of the 20th century. During the last decade however, precipitation totals have increased. Heavy rains caused severe floods damaging various socioeconomic sectors (2).
Bulgaria faces significant challenges in relation to climate adaptation, including increased vulnerability to extreme weather events and economic risks from climate-related events.
Find climate change laws, policies, targets and other climate policy data and indicators for Bulgaria, alongside information about their legislative process.
In 2019, the Bulgarian government approved a national climate change adaptation strategy and action plan until 2030, which identifies nine sectors with the highest vulnerability and need for adaptation actions.
With high historic per‑capita emissions, Bulgaria can lead by accelerating the coal phase‑down, curbing oil and gas use through efficiency and electrification, cutting methane from livestock and waste,
Bulgaria ranks 51st in the CCPI, remaining a low-performing country, as it was last year. The country receives a medium rating in GHG Emissions, a low in Renewable Energy and Energy Use, and a very low in Climate
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