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Environmental indicators in Slovenia


Environmental indicators are based on graphs, maps and assessments and as such present environmental trends in Slovenia. The indicators represent one of the four pillars of our environmental reporting, and are prepared in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. The Environmental Indicators in Slovenia website enables users to browse among 180 indicators. They are based on numerical data and they indicate the state, characteristics and trends of environmental development in Slovenia. They are prepared using a systematic approach based on data and monitoring, as shown in the information pyramid.

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Neutral

Population exposure to allergens has been increasing not only in Slovenia but also worldwide. This phenomenon is influenced by the increase in average air temperature. Higher average air temperature results in a longer growing season and thus the longer presence of allergenic pollen in the air. Particularly noteworthy is to mention the pollen of alder, birch, grasses and ambrosia. The severity of exposure to the allergen pollen of alder, birch, grasses and ambrosia shows large annual fluctuations, with distinct differences between the continental Slovenia and the littoral area.

Neutral

In the last decades, major emissions of air pollutants from transport decreased. However, road transport remains one of the most significant sources of air pollution. In Slovenia in 2020 road transport contributed 38 % to the total emissions of nitrogen oxides. In the period 1990-2020 emissions of substances that cause acidification and emissions of ozone precursors in transport sector declined by 74 % and 77 %. In the period 2000-2020 emissions of particulate matter decreased by 56 %.

Neutral

In Slovenia, in 2021, drinking water monitoring (quality monitoring) was carried out for 94,6% of the population, at the point of use (user's tap) on drinking water supply systems, or in 873 supply zones that supplied 50 or more inhabitants and included 23 smaller supply areas, which also supplied public facilities, facilities for the production and distribution of foodstuffs. In the drinking water monitoring did not include 5,4% of the population of Slovenia, which supplies fewer than 50 persons e.g. individual supply providing, rainwater.

Neutral

In 2021, drinking water monitoring was carried out in supply zones (water supply systems) that supply 50 or more persons (94,6% of the population). Large, medium and some of small supply zones that supply more than 500 (90,0%) inhabitants, generally have adequate drinking water quality. The smallest supply zones that supply 50-500 inhabitants are the least regulated, in comparison to larger due to the fecal contamination, as some with karst water resources.

Good

The Green Key is an international label for the environment, which is awarded to tourist accommodations and catering establishments that strive for environmental responsibility and sustainable behavior in the tourism industry. In Slovenia, 143 siteswere certified in 2022. In 2021, 3,165 sites were certified in the European Union, and 3,165 around the world.

Good

Concentrations of total arsenic in blood, urine and breast milk in Slovenia are low and comparable to concentrations worldwide.

Long-term surveillance will be possible once regular national human biomonitoring is established.