Natura 2000 Awards - Deadline extended until 15 October
The European Commission launched the Natura 2000 Award to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe. Any entity involved in activities related to Natura 2000 can apply to one of the five Award categories:
-Communication
-Socio-Economic Benefits
-Conservation
-Reconciling Interests / Perceptions
-Cross-border Cooperation and Networking.
In addition, the high-profile “EU Citizens’ Award” goes to the application receiving the highest number of nominations through a public vote on the Award website.
The Natura 2000 Award is dedicated to rewarding excellence in the management and promotion of the network and to raising awareness about Natura 2000 and its benefits to European citizens. It also contributes to the fourth priority area of the Commission’s recently adopted Action Plan to improve the protection of nature and biodiversity in the EU, for the benefit of its citizens and the economy.
The Action Plan Priority Area “Better communication and outreach, engaging citizens, stakeholders and communities” includes the proclamation of 21 May as European Natura 2000 Day. On the Natura 2000 day next year, the winner of the Natura 2000 Award will be announced at a special ceremony in Brussels by Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
For more information on how to apply, please consult the Natura 2000 Award website.
For specific questions/suggestions, please contact the Secretariat of the Natura 2000 Award: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..