Sustainability leaders welcome EU adoption of Nature Restoration Law
“Today marks a pivotal victory for Europe’s people, nature and climate alike,” said Janneke de Vries, Director of EU Partnerships at World Resources Institute.
The European Union on Monday approved a flagship policy aimed at nature restoration after months of delay, the first green law to pass since the European Parliament elections earlier this month.
The Nature Restoration Law requires member states to introduce measures restoring nature on 20% of their land and sea by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The policy aims to reverse the decline of Europe’s natural habitats, 81% of which are ranked as being in poor health.
