Latest Transboundary Certification Winners

The fact that our work is appreciated internationally is really great and shows us that we are going in the right direction in caring for the Šumava National Park.

Says Pavel Hubený, Director of the Šumava National Park Administration, and one of the winners of the 2025-2030 Transboundary Parks Award.

With this article, we welcome the transboundary areas, which have been recertified under the 2025 – 2030 Transboundary Parks certification scheme. Importantly, all three recertified protected areas achieved all 14 out of 14 Basic Standards of cooperation under the EUROPARC Transboundary Parks Programme, setting a benchmark for excellence worldwide.

Newly Certified Transboundary Protected Areas (2025-2030)

We are proud to present the Transboundary Protected Areas that have successfully earned re-certification under the Transboundary Parks Programme for 2025-2030:

🏆 Julian Alps Biosphere Reserve

A stunning landscape spanning Slovenia and Italy, the Julian Alps Biosphere Reserve has shown exceptional commitment to cross-border conservation and sustainable community engagement.

Learn more: Julian Alps story

Julian Alps Transboundary Area collecting their certificates and trophies during EUROPARC 2025 Conference. Photo: Vaidas Garla

🏆 Pasvik – Inari Transboundary Area

Stretching across Norway, Finland, and Russia, the Pasvik – Inari area is a model of cooperative management in remote and ecologically sensitive regions.

Watch the re-evaluation visit: Pasvik – Inari video

Pasvik-Inari Transboundary Area collecting their certificates and trophies during EUROPARC 2025 Conference. Photo: Vaidas Garla

🏆 Bavarian Forest & Šumava National Parks

These iconic parks on the German-Czech border have exemplified long-term collaboration, combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable tourism.

Discover their success: More on Bavarian Forest & Šumava

Martin Stary collecting certificates and trophies during EUROPARC 2025 Conference for Sumava National Park and Bavarian Forest National Park cross-border area. Photo: Vaidas Garla

Congratulations to All Teams

The achievements of these Transboundary Protected Areas are not just individual accomplishments. They reflect the combined effort of entire teams working across borders, demonstrating what is possible when collaboration and commitment come first.

Your work strengthens European cooperation, conserves nature, and sets a shining example for future generations. Keep up the excellent work!