Eco Minister Sandov: It is inadequate to think that the “Green Deal” hinders Bulgaria
Borislav Sandov is the new Deputy Prime Minister for Climate Policy and Minister of Environment and Water.
“Everything in the department entrusted to me aims to create better living conditions and preserve biodiversity and nature. For a long time, the ministry has seen civil society as an adversary, and this should not be the case. years of participating in protests, my colleagues and I have always provided an alternative within the law, “he said. in the studio of “Bulgaria in the Morning”.
Much of the criminal proceedings in the “Environment” sector are due to complaints that we have written this EC to gain nothing in terms of European legislation. We now need to be in the ministry to overcome these criminal procedures, “the eco-minister acknowledged.
He says he will be open to future protests and will invite disgruntled people to talk. Expect to face deliberately provoked protests from people who are “hooked” in certain sectors.
“Zero tolerance for corruption starts with full transparency and dialogue. To have all the arguments at the table and to leave no doubt that someone is making decisions on ideology or to win interests, “Sandov told Bulgaria ON AIR.
THE FLOOD
“It had to be snow, not rain. We will look for options to compensate people. Most importantly, we have no human casualties. Last night I asked for a report from the “Basin Directorates” and found that some of the measures to prevent the risk of floods have not been implemented. They require resources and the common ones do not always succeed. There are tools that give a preventive character. There should be sanctions against the municipalities, but first let’s see how it can help people, “Sandov said.
He pointed out that we live in a time when the climate has changed and will change more and more. According to all scientific reports, this is mainly due to human activity – we extract a lot of hydrocarbons from the earth’s interior. The greenhouse effect has changed the climate, creating extreme events. They are becoming more frequent. Heavy rainfall will be observed frequently, it became clear from his words.
The composition of Borislav Sandov’s team in the Ministry of Ecology will become clear next week.
THE GREEN DEAL
“It is a package of measures, directives and financial instruments. If someone is still having a discussion, then go after the events. There is no way to reconsider the decision. We need to adjust to these policies and be able to benefit from this. It is very inadequate if I think that the “Green Deal” hinders Bulgaria. Given that I have such a large percentage of forests and such natural resources. We should not see this as a problem “, the Deputy Prime Minister is categorical.
ILLEGAL LANDFILLS
“There is an import of a lot of waste in Bulgaria. The import of waste that is not suitable for raw materials was allowed. We continue to look for a solution to the case with 210 tons on the site of TPP” Bobov Dol “. For the production of one product we emit 4 times more waste than the European average. “We live in a linear economy of raw materials – production – waste, and we have to turn it around,” Sandov said.
THE DUNES AND THE REBUILDING OF THE BLACK SEA
“We have to protect the dunes. Let’s protect them even from tents. They are part of Bulgaria’s wealth, which attracts tourists. They can be slightly fenced off. I will think of options for changing the concept related to the use of beaches and concession contracts. We can to create huge wind farms deep in the sea “, comment the Minister of Ecology.
SKI TRACKS
“We have to make sure the tracks are safe. This is the role of concessionaires in good communication with local authorities and state institutions. My part of the responsibility for safety is not included. We have a lot of tracks that do not have good facilities. Including the lift in Bansko is suffocating because it is small and there is no well-established organization. The only project for a second lift is by the late Boyan Petrov, “Sandov said.
Watch the whole conversation in the video.
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