Natura 2000 day – 21 May

Last year, the European Commission together with the European Parliament, the Council Presidency and the Committee of the Regions declared the 21st May as European Natura 2000 day, in relation to 21st May 1992, when both EU Habitats Directive and LIFE programme were approved. With the proclamation of the European Natura 2000 Day the European Commission has fulfilled its first pledge from the recent Action Plan for nature, people and the economy. On the occasion of the EU Natura 2000 Day, Europe can celebrate the achievements of EU nature legislation and encourage people to visit a Natura 2000 sites near them, in order to discover more about the place as well as the species and habitats it aims to protect. More than one hundred local events have taken place so far this year including art exhibitions, guided walks, dedicated workshops, games for kids and much more.