Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning
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The 2026 Environmental Performance Review of Slovenia, an independent assessment of progress made by Slovenia in environmental and climate policy, notes progress in several areas while also pointing to a number of gaps in areas such as pressures on biodiversity, delays in expanding municipal wastewater discharge and treatment systems, the need for faster emissions reduction and the gap between the targets adopted and their implementation.
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As of this year this year, 13 September is observed as International Caves and Karst Day, proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference on 12 November 2025. Slovenia will mark the first International Caves and Karst Day in Postojna, home to the International Union of Speleology. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of caves and karst, promote research and education and encourage efforts to protect them.
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Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Polona Rifelj attended the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate that took place in Ireland on 23 and 24 July. The main topics of the meeting were the future of EU climate policy, circular economy, the competitiveness of EU economy and preparations for future international negotiations on climate and the environment.
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European Recovery and Resilience Funds – Together towards the goal: Better flood safety
The implementation of measures and projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), supported by the European Union through the Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU, is in its final stage. Presented below are two measures aimed at strengthening flood safety and reducing the risk of other climate-related disasters.
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The legislative programme of the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning for 2026
At the coalition summit at Brdo pri Kranju, Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Polona Rifelj presented the legislative programme for 2026, which is a key development framework for the coming years.
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Day of Nature highlights collaboration and responsibility for well-preserved nature, Morigenos society receives Rado Smerdu Award
The 2026 Day of Nature is dedicated to the restoration of nature, the importance of Natura 2000 sites, the coexistence of humans and nature, and the public involvement in nature conservation processes. State Secretary Peter Lovšin presented the Rado Smerdu Award for outstanding achievements in nature protection to Morigenos, the Slovenian Marine Mammal Society. The Škocjan Caves Park Public Service Agency was presented with a commendation for its acts of nature conservation.