EU Nature Restoration Law recently came into effect.
About EU Nature Restoration Law:
- It sets binding targets for restoring degraded ecosystems across the EU, with the goal of achieving biodiversity restoration, climate neutrality, and food security by 2050.
Objectives:
- Restore EU’s Biodiversity: Reverse biodiversity loss and ensure sustainable ecosystems.
- Climate Neutrality by 2050: Mitigate climate change by restoring carbon-storing ecosystems.
- Food and Water Security: Enhance food security and water sustainability across Europe.
Targets and Measures:
- 2026 Deadline: Member States to submit National Restoration Plans by 1 September 2026.
- Restoration of Ecosystems:
- 20% of degraded land and sea ecosystems restored by 2030.
- Restoration measures for all degraded ecosystems to be implemented by 2050.
- 30% of terrestrial, coastal, freshwater, peatlands, and marine ecosystems to be restored by 2030.
- 25,000 km of rivers to be restored to free-flowing status.
- 3 billion additional trees to be planted by 2030.
Key Ecosystems and Areas of Focus:
- Forest Ecosystems: Restore forest habitats and peatlands.
- Agricultural Ecosystems: Halt pollinator decline and enhance biodiversity.
- Marine Ecosystems: Restoration of marine habitats and connectivity of rivers and floodplains.
- Urban Ecosystems: Increase urban green space and tree canopy cover by 2030.
Implementation:
- National Restoration Plans:
- Each Member State has to prepare a plan that outlines restoration needs and actions based on national circumstances.
- Plans must be submitted to the European Commission, reviewed regularly, and open to public participation.
- Reporting & Monitoring:
- European Environment Agency will provide regular technical reports on progress.
- Plans to be reviewed and updated in 2032 and 2042.
Financial Support:
- EU Funding: Member States to mobilize funds from EU programs such as:
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- LIFE Programme
- Horizon Europe (EU research fund)
- European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the goal of the EU Nature Restoration Law?
The goal is to achieve biodiversity restoration, climate neutrality, and food security by 2050.
What are the objectives of the EU Nature Restoration Law?
The objectives are to restore biodiversity, achieve climate neutrality, and enhance food security and water sustainability across Europe.
What are the targets for ecosystem restoration by 2030?
20% of degraded land and sea ecosystems and 30% of terrestrial, coastal, freshwater, peatlands, and marine ecosystems are to be restored by 2030.
How many kilometers of rivers are targeted for restoration?
25,000 km of rivers are targeted to be restored to free-flowing by the EU Nature Restoration Law.