The National Research Programme “Critical and Strategic Raw Materials for Green Transition and Sustainable Development” brings together leading scientific organizations in Bulgaria to study the country’s resource potential and to develop sustainable solutions for the extraction, processing, and recycling of raw materials of key importance to the economy.

The programme includes geological analyses, innovative technologies, assessment of environmental and social impacts, and the development of strategic recommendations in support of the green transition, resource security, and the country’s long-term development.