As a climate-focused NGO describes, “Горичка” – GOR (gorichka.bg), which is a Bulgarian initiative committed to advancing dialogue and education on climate change and sustainable living. It serves as a vital hub for community engagement and environmental activism, fostering informed discussions and inspiring collective action towards a greener, more sustainable future. This initiative embodies the spirit of collaborative effort and empowerment in the face of global environmental challenges.
Gorichka: Cultivating urban and rural agriculture relationships
Gorichka works in urban areas and collaborates with partners in peri-urban and rural regions. GOR contributes to building physical and managerial capacity while supporting policy development and lobbying efforts for urban agriculture and climate 
change solutions. In regard to urban agriculture, Gorichka and activists has created an urban garden from scratch, which involved conducting field research, forming a core team, and implementing key elements such as the garden fence, pathways, communal shed, solar panels, rainwater harvesting system, and fostering a strong community. Simultaneously, GOR organised various events to engage the local community, potential garden users, schools, decision- makers, businesses, non-governmental organizations, municipal representatives, and
members of the press/media.
Objectives:
• Research, protection, restoration, and preservation of biological diversity and its elements, as well as other components of the environment.
• Inform the public about the current state of biological diversity and its elements, as well as the other components of the environment.
• Inform the public and popularise existing methods and means for sustainable development and environmental protection.
• Form an eco-friendly and nature-protecting culture of broad segments of the population and their inclusion in voluntary environmental protection activities.
• Build an effective system for voluntary public control of compliance with Bulgarian and international environmental legislation. Establish contacts and cooperation with similar organisations.
