The finalists of the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award have been announced – and registrations for the Award Ceremony are now open!
The European Commission is proud to present the 27 finalists of the 2024 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award!
You can find more information about these exciting and inspiring Natura 2000 initiatives from across Europe here and vote for your favourite finalist! The finalists represent the best initiatives protecting the EU’s precious biodiversity and sustainably managing Natura 2000, while also promoting community engagement.
Vote now for your favourite finalist!
The winner of the public vote will be awarded with the coveted European Citizens’ Award. The vote is open until 23:59 CEST on 25 April 2024 – so, vote now and share with your friends and colleagues.
In parallel, the high-level Jury will also consider the finalists and choose a winner from each of the five categories.
This year, the Natura 2000 Award is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Come and celebrate together as the winners are announced at the Natura 2000 Award Ceremony on 29 May 2024, which is being organised as part of the EU Green Week 2024 – registrations are open!
Find out more about the Ceremony and how you can participate on the Ceremony event page.
The European Natura 2000 Award rewards excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites, and showcases the network’s added value of conserving nature for local communities and economies across the European Union.
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It's decision time for the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award. You have until 25 April to select the best of the rest from 27 finalists.
This initiative is the first time that voluntary mechanisms for biodiversity conservation have been put into practice for private lands in Latvia. Its results are expected to be incorporated into national policy.
A practical approach for reducing conflicts with wolves in a highly populated area: the Wolf Fencing Team provides has led to a change in attitudes and a reduction in wolf attacks in project areas.