Founded in 2004, DABS is a civil society association rooted in the Dobrudzha region of northeastern Bulgaria — one of the country’s most agriculturally productive areas and widely known as its “breadbasket.”
Bordering the Danube, the Black Sea, and Romania, Dobrudzha is characterised by highly fertile chernozem soils, large mechanised holdings, and a strong tradition of grain and oilseed cultivation. This makes the Bulgarian Black Sea Basin a region of exceptional strategic importance for food security — and a place where climate adaptation in agriculture is both urgent and consequential.
Within ADAPTAGRI, DABS leads capacity building and training activities, drawing on its expertise as a licensed Vocational Education and Training (VET) centre. DABS delivers workshops, online courses, and joint mentoring programmes focused on climate-resilient agriculture and digital innovation — reaching over 100 enrolled trainees and more than 1,000 learners to date.
DABS brings to the partnership a strong cross-border cooperation orientation, with a proven track record in EU-funded projects including AGREEN, RECALL, and IMCAP. Its core expertise spans agriculture and food systems, applied research, and social entrepreneurship — making it an indispensable bridge between knowledge and practice.
