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.
News
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EU funding for greener Radenci
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Green heart of Radenci. The European Regional Fund contribution exceeds €1.3 million.
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EU funding for a safe and reliable drinking water supply in the Pomurje region
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the project Construction of water supply system Lendava-Pince with telemetry A. The project will receive over €2.5 million from the European Regional Development Fund.
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EU funding for greening the Municipality of Gorišnica
The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for greening the Municipality of Gorišnica. The project will receive €800 thousand from the European Regional Development Fund.