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The finalists of the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award have been announced

The European Commission is proud to present the 27 finalists of the 2024 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award!

The high-level Jury will consider the finalists and will choose a winner from each of the five categories. The winners will be announced at the Natura 2000 Award Ceremony on 29 May 2024, which is being organised as part of the EU Green Week 2024 – registrations will open soon. You can subscribe to the Natura 2000 Award Newsflash, to be informed when you can register for your place.

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. 

2024 edition applications – key figures

96
eligible applications
27
finalists
107
organisations involved in finalist applications
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Award categories

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Application process

Find out about the application process for the Natura 2000 Award.

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