The Slovenian Natura 2000 Award is a recognition given for outstanding achievements in the field of nature conservation in Natura 2000 areas in Slovenia. In 2024, they were awarded in several categories, with the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation receiving two awards:
Category: Protection of species and habitat types in Natura 2000 areas
- Project: Natura Mura: The project is the largest river ecosystem renaturation project in Slovenia to date. The main goal was to improve the condition of Natura 2000 areas along the Mura River. Numerous measures were implemented as part of the project, including the restoration of river habitats, the widening of the riverbed, the restoration of backwaters and floodplain forests. The project received the first prize in the aforementioned category.
Category: Cooperation
- Project: Mala barja – Marja: The project focused on improving the condition of basic lowland and transitional bogs in central Slovenia and Gorenjska. The award was received by the Parnas Institute for Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable Development in the Natura 2000 Mišja dolina site.
The award ceremony took place in Velike Lašče, where participants had the opportunity to visit the restored areas, including the widened Mura River bed, the forestry facility in Petanjci and the Zaton ravine. The event was also attended by representatives of local communities and institutions

You can read more at: https://natura2000.gov.si/natura-2000/life-ip-natura-si/slovenska-nagrada-natura-2000/slovenska-nagrada-natura-2000/