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ManEco Foundation is established upon the Ecological Manifesto where we state that people should re-think their global situation on Earth and prepare for new ways of living – more generous, environmentally friendly, sustainable, noble and peaceful.

The Ecological Manifesto is a decisive declaration of our collective commitment to securing a sustainable, equitable, and resilient world for future generations. Serving as a strategic catalyst for unity, the Manifesto builds a vital generational bridge – connecting the ambition and dynamism of emerging youth leaders with the deep wisdom of established experts across borders and eras.

We stand at a critical historical juncture, recognizing that “business as usual” is no longer viable. Humanity must enact immediate, systemic transformations to safeguard the Earth’s natural resources and radically reshape global consumer habits. True sustainability extends far beyond the mere absence of geopolitical conflict; even in times of peace, humanity remains at war with natural forces and institutional inertia if we fail to confront the climate crisis. We refuse to let the lifelong dedication of pioneering climate advocates go in vain. Our vision is a world liberated from poverty, anchored in universal quality education, characterized by high living standards, and nurtured by a healthy environment. We trust the consensus of empirical science and urgently call upon global citizens to unite in averting ecological catastrophe. Every individual has a role to play; collective action is our greatest tool.

We hold an unwavering belief in humanity’s capacity to adapt, innovate, and mitigate climate change. To operationalize this belief, our efforts are strictly dedicated to maintaining global temperature increases well below the critical 1.5 °C threshold, fully aligning our mission with the Paris Agreement and the strategic objectives of the European Green Deal.

Vihren Mitev

The philosophical foundation of our Manifesto is deeply rooted in Arne Naess’s Deep Ecology Movement, recognizing the intrinsic value of all living beings regardless of their utility to human needs. While we acknowledge and embrace the profound potential of technological innovation, we advocate for a fundamental shift in human ethics and morals. Technology must not be pursued blindly; it must be governed responsibly and deployed ethically to alleviate societal challenges and restore planetary balance.

As a forward-looking organization, ManEco operates both globally and locally through a prestigious ecosystem of international and national networks, partnerships, and exchange programs. We are actively embedded within:

National:

  • British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC)
  • The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association (BESCO)
  • Bulgarian Diversity Charter
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA) at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
  • SAP
  • IBM
  • Sofia Municipality

International:

  • The European Climate Pact
  • Social Impact Award
  • The Climate Fresk Association
  • YOUNGO (The official youth constituency of the UNFCCC)
  • The Earth Charter
  • EOTO World
  • The Global Thinkers Forum
  • Citizens’ Climate Lobby
  • The World Future Society
  • Global Thinkers Forum
  • The U.S. Government International Exchange Alumni Community

Guided by these alliances, ManEco’s future strategic operations, green consultancy, and advocacy initiatives are strictly mapped with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a concentrated focus on:

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land

Our agenda – ManEco Foundation stands for:

  • Climate Change & Resilience: Accelerating the deployment of science-driven mitigation and adaptation strategies, ensuring that national climate targets (NDCs) translate into immediate, measurable local action.
  • Economy-Wide Decarbonization: Advancing cross-sectoral decarbonization strategies across energy, industry, transport, and built environments through rapid fossil-fuel phase-out, scalable renewable integration, and energy-efficiency mandates.
  • Circular Economy Paradigm: Transforming traditional linear supply chains by incentivizing zero-waste design, scaling upcycling infrastructures, and decoupling economic growth from resource consumption.
  • Impact-Driven Green Consultancy: Empowering businesses, NGOs, and public institutions with specialized, data-backed green consultancy to navigate complex ESG regulations and transition from compliance to authentic sustainability leadership.
  • Climate Literacy, Awareness & Disinformation Resilience: Institutionalizing global eco-education and information at all levels and democratizing science communication to actively counter climate disinformation, dismantle corporate greenwashing, and build public resilience against systemic skepticism while inspiring collective civic action.
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Fostering a robust ecosystem for social entrepreneurs who leverage business models to solve pressing social and environmental challenges, creating green jobs, and prioritizing community well-being over short-term profit.
  • Institutional Alignment with EU Values, the Green Deal & the Paris Agreement: Anchoring all economic, environmental, and social strategies within the foundational values of the European Union – ensuring strict compliance with the European Green Deal frameworks and a steadfast commitment to the 1.5 °C global warming mitigation target set by the Paris Agreement.
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Download the Ecological Manifesto

ManEco Foundation is a non-profit organizaton. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

​​Bank details:
IBAN: BG73STSA93000027324161
BIC: STSABGSF
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