BBF emerged from an intergovernmental Bulgarian-Swiss Biodiversity Conservation Programme in 1997. Since its creation BBF has supported efforts of the Bulgarian Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in implementing sustainable management practices in 7 key regions of Bulgaria – Central Balkan, Dobrudja, Bourgas Wetlands, Strandja, Eastern Rhodopes and Pirin - www.bsbcp.biodiversity.bg

The BBF team has carried out numerous direct nature conservation activities; developed 11 Action Plans for endangered species and 12 Management Plans for protected areas; submitted documentation for declaring 11 new protected areas including 3 new nature parks, and 3 new Ramsar Sites.

Our “Small Grants Fund” supported the activities of more than 60 nature conservation organisations all over the country.

The evolving and continuing commitment of BBF is developing towards and integration of biodiversity into all human activities rather than its initial role of strict protection.