- For this year’s competition 158 applications were received, and a total of 15 projects were selected
Zagreb, May 7th, 2024 – 15 great ideas will expand the Green Belt this year and contribute to the preservation of our planet. The winning projects were selected based on clearly defined criteria that include the expansion of green areas, sustainability, revitalization of land and water areas, preservation of biodiversity, the fight against climate change, and education. Additionally, three kindergarten projects were presented on INA’s YouTube channel, where the criterion was the highest number of views.
A total of 60,000 euros will be allocated for the implementation of selected projects, and part of the projects will be realized with the help of INA’s Colunteer Club. The competition was open from March 21st to April 21st and received 158 ideas.
The selected projects are:
- Public Institution Nature Park Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje – We learn from schoolchildren – the return of millennial beauties
- Mountaineering Association Paklenica – A mountain without waste
- Association for the protection of animals, nature and society Sretno dvorište – Green Door of Sopnica
- Elementary School Žakanje – Out of pure lake, the heart shines
- High School Center for Upbringing and Education, Zagreb – More than Rain
- Croatian Mountain Rescue Service Station Gospić – Clean Seafloor of Island Pag
- Local Action Group Međimurski doli i bregi – Playgrounds for the Future
- Association Depaul Hrvatska – Recycle, reactivate and rehabilitate
- High School Ilok – Green thumbs of Ilok
- Association Zeleni plan – Green Plan for Clean Adriatic
- Elementary School Matija Petar Katančić, Valpovo – Let’s make the School Green
- Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Grabarje – Revitalization of the children’s Playground
- Kindergarten Sabunić, Privlaka – Green Islands – Home of Insect Pollinators
- Kindergarten Tratinčica, Brinje – Greener Brinje
- Kindergarten Regoč, Babina Greda – Green Playground for Future Generation (most views on YouTube)
„We are happy that this year’s INA’s Green Belt again received a lot of quality projects. Each of these projects represents a step forward in preserving the environment and promoting sustainable development. It makes me happy to see how communities across Croatia show innovation and commitment in creating a greener tomorrow. I congratulate all the winners and look forward to working with them in the implementation of their inspiring ideas. I hope that their projects will be an example and an encouragement to all of us“, said Tamara Karagity, Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing of INA.
As an example of good practice, INA’s Green Belt program was included in the 2018 Global Sustainable Development Report because it directly contributes to preserving life on Earth, one of the United Nations’ 17 global sustainable development goals.
More information: www.ina.hr/zelenipojas