
Brussels – Slovenia is advancing its waste management and air quality efforts by cutting emissions. However, it faces significant challenges, including habitat and species degradation, insufficient investment in wastewater infrastructure, and the need to incorporate nature-based solutions into spatial planning, as highlighted in the fourth review of environmental legislation implementation in Brussels.
Key challenges identified for Slovenia include the need to prioritize investments in wastewater systems and the integration of nature protection measures into spatial planning and agricultural policies, particularly to safeguard Nature 2000 areas.
The European Commission’s assessment indicates that Slovenia remains at risk from high-intensity flood events due to climate change. To mitigate flood impacts, Slovenia should enhance the implementation of flood risk management plans, expand insurance coverage, and invest in nature-based solutions that promote both conservation and flood protection.
Additionally, concerns have been raised in Brussels regarding the decline of various habitats and species, alongside environmental noise issues, which are linked to at least 70 cases of ischemic heart disease and approximately 9,200 sleep disorder cases in the country.
On a positive note, the Commission points out that Slovenia is among the few nations on track to achieve a 55% reuse rate for municipal waste and a 65% recycling rate for packaging waste by 2025.
The Commission also acknowledges Slovenia’s initiatives to enhance air quality through emission reductions as part of its national air pollution control program. (July 7)













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