New European law on nature recovery

The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the Nature Recovery Act, which aims to restore 20% of the EU's land and seas by 2030 and all degraded ecosystems by 2050.

This law is aligned with the COP15 targets and the EU Biodiversity Strategy. Member States will develop national recovery plans in collaboration with local communities. Ecosystem restoration is essential for resilience to natural disasters and food security. Degradation of nature remains a critical challenge.

1. Target to restore 20% of EU land and seas by 2030

2. Restoration of all degraded ecosystems by 2050

3. National recovery plans with local participation

4. Synergies with climate change mitigation and disaster prevention

5. Enhancement of terrestrial and marine habitats and pollinator diversity

6. The economic cost of nature degradation and benefits of restoration

7. Current challenges: biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation