IzVRS in the STRIVER project: key challenges in managing the Kolpa river basin take centre stage at two workshops in June
IzVRS is participating as a partner in the new European STRIVER project – Strengthening the resilience of transboundary river basins to climate change, with a focus on extreme hydrological events, which is being implemented under the INTERREG Slovenia–Croatia programme.
The project launch agreement was signed on 2 March this year, and the partners met in person for the first time at the project’s kick-off meeting, which took place on Friday 6 March in Novo Mesto.
Launch of a series of webinars on monitoring macro-litter in rivers as part of the TETHYS4ADRION project
A series of webinars will introduce participants to the basics of monitoring macro-litter in rivers in accordance with the guidelines of the Marine Litter Technical Group (MSFD TGML and CORMON) at regional and EU level, with a focus on the collection of high-quality data on river litter by the general public.
Presentation of the results of expert analyses at the 6th meeting of the Working Group for the Implementation of the Slovenian Maritime Spatial Plan
IzVRS presented the results of the project ‘Conducting expert analyses to identify potential sites for the temporary storage of waste that would be generated in the event of a major maritime accident’. The analyses provide an important technical basis for an effective response in the event of major environmental accidents at sea, as they identify potential sites for the temporary collection and treatment of waste generated during the clean-up of pollution.
IzVRS in Tacno inspired children to protect rivers and reduce waste
This morning, as part of the supporting programme for the Whitewater Slalom World Cup, an awareness-raising event for children took place at the Tacen Canoeing Centre, organised by the Water Institute of the Republic of Slovenia (IzVRS). More than 140 children from primary schools in Ljubljana had registered for the workshops.
IzVRS among the recipients of the Marko Vincenc Lipold plaques for significant achievements
On International Earth Day, a ceremony was held in Ljubljana to present the Marko Vincenc Lipold plaques, with which the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS) recognises significant scientific, research, development and professional achievements in the field of geology.
As part of the T4A project, IzVRS is helping to develop practical solutions to reduce waste in the Soča River valley
How can we reduce waste in one of Slovenia’s most iconic rivers, where nature conservation, tourism, fishing and the local economy are all intertwined? We sought answers at a discussion entitled ‘Measures to Reduce Waste in the Soča Valley’, which took place yesterday, 22 April 2026, in Tolmin as part of the Soča Trout Festival.
The Director of IzVRS at a panel discussion as part of an ESA event on Slovenia’s digital twin
The Director of IzVRS, Mag. Neža Kodre, Director of IzVRS, took part in a panel discussion as part of the workshop ‘Slovenia’s Digital Twin – A First Look’, which was organised under the auspices of the European Space Agency and included representatives from various initiatives, notably DestinE and DTE.
Technology and water for greater resilience: IzVRS at the World Water Day event
An expert consultation was held in Brdo pri Kranju to mark World Water Day, with the aim of strengthening resilience in the field of water management in Slovenia.
Launch of the STRIVER project: Strengthening the resilience of river basins in border regions to climate change
IzVRS is participating as a partner in the new European STRIVER project – Strengthening the resilience of transboundary river basins to climate change, with a focus on extreme hydrological events, which is being implemented under the INTERREG Slovenia–Croatia programme.
The project launch agreement was signed on 2 March this year, and the partners met in person for the first time at the project’s kick-off meeting, which took place on Friday 6 March in Novo Mesto.
The first two GPS trackers to monitor the journey of waste along the River Soča have been deployed in Tolmin
On 6 March 2026, the Water Institute of the Republic of Slovenia (IzVRS) organised an event in Tolmin ‘For clean waters: ditch the habit, not the waste’, aimed at raising awareness of the issue of waste in rivers and presenting the activities of the international TETHYS4ADRION project. The event took place at the Tolmin Cinema-Theatre and at the confluence of the Tolminka and Soča rivers.