Over 80% of European habitats are in poor shape. Restoring these natural ecosystems and habitats is crucial to addressing climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters. Environmental organisations such as the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and the EEB (European Environmental Bureau) have long since been pushing for an updated EU legislation that will protect and restore these crucial ecosystems.
The European Commission first proposed the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in June 2022, the first major piece of EU biodiversity legislation since the Habitats Directive in 1992. The NRL was adopted in June 2024 and mandates the restoration of 30% of land and sea habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2030, and 90% by 2050.
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