This dedicated, online workshop will provide an overview of the competition process, designed to help applicants across Europe understand the necessary steps needed to make a successful application. The workshop will provide concrete guidance on the application process, valuable insights and advice from a representative of the Award evaluation team. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from previous finalists or winners, who will and what it has meant to them being recognised as a ‘European Natura 2000 hero’. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session so you can address all your questions directly to the panel.
Interested in joining the competition to become the next European Natura 2000 Award winner? Register now
The call for applications is open from 21 May to 30 September 2026. For more information about the Award, visit the Award website and sign up to the Award newsletter.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
| 10:30 | Welcome | Natura 200 Award Secretariat |
| 10:34 | Protecting Europe’s nature: the Natura 2000 Award | Andrea Vettori, Head of Unit, DG Environment |
| 10:44 | How can you become a European Natura 2000 Award Hero? | Natura 200 Award Secretariat |
| 11:05 | What are the benefits of becoming a European Natura 2000 Award Hero? | Natura 200 Award Secretariat |
| 11:15 | Meet a former European Natura 2000 Award Hero: The Wolf Fencing Team, Belgium | Diemer Vercayie, Natuurpunt Belgium |
| 11:25 | Q&A – Your time for questions on becoming a Natura 2000 Award Hero! | All |
| 12:30 | Thank you and End | Natura 200 Award Secretariat |
- protected area | biodiversity
- Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10:30 - 12:30 (CEST)
- Online only
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10:30 - 12:30 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Languages
- English