Search results
Nature is also our best ally in tackling the climate crisis. In the EU and worldwide, we’re currently destroying nature faster than ever. Ecosystems and services they provide are under pressure from urban sprawl, intensive agriculture, pollution, invasive species and climate change.
The Nature Restoration Law is the first continent-wide, comprehensive law of its kind. It is a key element of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, which sets binding targets to restore degraded ecosystems, in particular those with the most potential to capture and store carbon and to prevent and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Aug 15, 2024 · The Regulation on Nature Restoration (Nature Restoration Law) came into effect on Sunday (18 August). Full implementation of the law is crucial to restore the EU’s biodiversity and stop further biodiversity loss, to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and adapt to climate change, and to enhance food security for EU citizens.
Jun 22, 2022 · Commission proposal for a Nature Restoration Law. Staff Working Document – Executive Summary of the Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal
Jul 18, 2022 · Decisive action must be taken to restore and protect nature across Europe. The new Nature Restoration Law will mandate Member States participation in this endeavour; an endeavour that Green City Accord signatories are already tackling as part of their commitment to a cleaner, greener and healthier world.
An Urban Nature Plan is not a stand alone document, it is a long term framework and strategy to ensure that towns and cities grow greener in the future. You can find the draft Urban Nature Plan Guidance here. The draft Urban Nature Plan Toolkit will be available shortly. These documents are currently in draft format.
The EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030 is a comprehensive, ambitious and long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. The strategy aims to put Europe's biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030, and contains specific actions and commitments.
The State of Nature in the EU - Conservation status and trends of species and habitats protected by the EU Nature Directives 2013–2018; An Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (2017-2019) The strict protection of species under the Habitats Directive; The Fitness check of the Birds and Habitats Directives
This ensures that the Natura 2000 site is managed effectively and contributes to reaching the overall objectives of the Nature Directives – achieving a favourable conservation status for the species and habitats protected under the directive across their natural range within the EU.
May 20, 2021 · Healthy, thriving and resilient nature is at the core of healthy lifestyles, thriving economies and resilient societies. However, Europe’s ecosystems are under increasing pressure, putting us all at risk. Nature restoration will be essential to deliver win-win solutions for climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing by 2030.
