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🌍Great news for our nature: European Parliament approves Nature Restoration Law!🌿 This significant legislation aims to restore 20% of the EU's land and sea by 2030, marking a crucial step towards a more sustainable and resilient future. The law sets ambitious targets to protect biodiversity, enhance ecosystems, and address the pressing challenges of climate change. The NRL includes ✅ Biodiversity Boost: The legislation emphasizes the importance of preserving and restoring biodiversity, acknowledging its pivotal role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. ✅ Climate Resilience: As we face the impacts of climate change, this law becomes a beacon of hope, contributing to the EU's climate goals and promoting resilience against environmental challenges. ✅ Food Security: Striking a balance between nature restoration and agricultural practices, the law aims to enhance food security by promoting sustainable farming and land management. 🎉Congratulations to all the colleagues who made this possible 🙌 #greendeal #naturerestoration European Parliament More information here: https://lnkd.in/ec_AyTBx.

🌿 Exciting news for the environment (and for all of us) in Europe! The European Parliament has passed a groundbreaking nature restoration law, and slim as it was for it to pass, it did go through in the end. 🌍🙌 This important legislation aims to restore precious natural habitats, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. We all know that the EU can be a slow machine, much like an oil tanker (apologies for the analogy 🙃 ) but it's great to see it slowly turning in the right direction). With that being said, more and more work needs to be done, that sustainability is actually achieved in a sustainable way, and we are able to gather more overwhelming support for this important cause! Check out the full story in The Guardian article HERE 📖https://lnkd.in/egrwFd9i #NatureRestoration #Europe #Sustainability"

👏The European Union Parliament has voted to restore 20% of the EU's land and sea- TLDR A new EU restoration law has passed in parliament this last week stating that degraded ecosystems will be restored in all states to help achieve the EU #climate and #biodiversity objectives and enhance food security. 🌲 Member states must restore at least 30% of habitats covered by the new law (from forests, grasslands and wetlands to rivers, lakes and coral beds) from a poor to a good condition by 2030, increasing to 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050. 🌲Priority should be given to Natura 2000 areas until 2030. Once in a good condition, they shall ensure an area does not significantly deteriorate. 🌲Restoration of at least 30% of drained peatlands by 2030 (at least a quarter shall be rewetted), 40% by 2040 and 50% by 2050 (where at least one-third shall be rewetted). “Today is an important day for Europe, as we move from protecting and conserving nature to restoring it. The new law will also help us to fulfil many of our international environmental commitments. The regulation will restore degraded ecosystems while respecting the agricultural sector by giving flexibility to member states."- César Luena (S&D, ES) We applaud the EU Parliament for taking succinct and proactive steps to protect our shared home and allow for mass restoration. With over 80% of European habitats in poor shape, this will pave the way for future growth and abundance within natural systems and land areas. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dCwN9VzP #nature #EU #europe #parliament #green #sustainability #tech #solutions #greentech #environment #climate #climatechange #climateaction

#NatureUpdate 📣 The EU has passed a key law to protect nature — but it was a close call, only succeeding by 12 votes! This law aims to prevent environmental degradation across the EU, "driven by climate change, pollution and the way people exploit the land and sea." 🌱 This is an excellent opportunity to develop Nature-Based Solutions — which can enable the EU to achieve restoration and biodiversity targets by implementing #Sustainable practices, including #Agroforestry and #RegenerativeAgriculture. "The nature restoration law will place recovery measures on 20% of the EU's land and sea by 2030, rising to cover all degraded ecosystems by 2050." Learn more: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gb3W6RTQ

The EU Nature Restoration Law has just been adopted by the European Parliament with a tight majority. This law will require the restoration of 20% of the #EU Land and sea area, sending a significant signal to all land-users, agriculture, fisheries, national governments, municipalities, and cities that we need to find better ways to manage the biodiversity we depend on. Moving from an extraction economy to a regenerative, circular economy is not easy, but it is necessary - and highly rewarding if done well! Imagine clean rivers, lakes, cities, air; more biodiversity; and lots of new green jobs in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and tourism. The transition to this new approach must be just and fair, ensuring that farmers and other natural heritage stewards are not left behind. They are the key actors in implementing this law and need our full support. Let's join hands to restore our nature and build a better future for all. #GenerationRestoration #ClimateAction #NaturePositive #nature #naturerestoration Eva Zabey Julie Moorad Megan Lorenzen Rachele Ciavarella Marco Lambertini Inger Andersen Read more about this law here: https://lnkd.in/dDqfmYEg

Exciting commitment to 90% restoration in the EU! I am interested to see what standards will be used to determine the restoration from poor condition to good condition. Usually we hear about eco restoration as a duality- land is either degraded or restored. At #bio4climate we emphasize that a healthy ecosystem can be measured in terms of biodiversity. "To reach the overall EU targets, member states must restore at least 30% of habitats covered by the new law (from forests, grasslands and wetlands to rivers, lakes and coral beds) from a poor to a good condition by 2030, increasing to 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050."

The EU Nature Restoration Law was just adopted! This is a huge step towards a nature positive future. See more. #EU #rightsofnature #nature #naturepositive #naturerestoration #naturebasedsolutions #conservation #climate #climatepolicy #climatechange #biodiversity #environment #environmentalprotection #climatesolutions

The European Parliament has approved the #NatureRestorationLaw with the intention of protecting and recovering by 2030 20% of degraded land and sea areas. The law also proposes caring for forests and acting on soils degraded by agriculture, as well as prohibiting the removal of green spaces in cities and taking measures to save bees. Now, the norm will have to be negotiated with the 27. Ursula von Der Leyen has promoted this law, which is considered essential to combat climate change and the loss of biodiversity. https://lnkd.in/e6PTxnYJ

❗ A groundbreaking law with the potential to reverse decades of environmental damage is at risk. 📣The EU Nature Restoration Law, endorsed by the European Parliament in February, aimed to restore 20% of the EU's land and sea by 2030, tackling biodiversity loss and safeguarding our natural world. 👀However, several EU member states have stalled its adoption, jeopardizing this critical opportunity. Why is this law so important: 🎯The law proposes solutions: Over 6,000 scientists have declared it the most important law of our generation, emphasizing its vital role in protecting ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and ensuring food security. 🏞️It’s about our future: Restoring rivers, reducing pesticide use, and expanding green spaces crucial for healthy ecosystems, directly impacting our air 🌬️, water 🌊, and the very foundation of our economies🫰. 📣Our ecosystems are in crisis: With 80% of Europe's habitats in poor condition, immediate action is necessary to halt biodiversity loss and secure a sustainable future. Despite the overwhelming scientific and economic arguments, the law faces opposition. Here is what you can do: 💡Raise Awareness: Share this post and spread the word about the importance of the EU Nature Restoration Law. ✒️Sign the Petition: Urge EU leaders to prioritize this critical legislation: https://lnkd.in/dReJnnkZ Our collective action can reverse the tide and safeguard our planet. #restorenature #eunrl Daniel Kraus Sandra P. Alexander De Croo Alain Maron Virginijus Sinkevičius Adrien Geiger Michael Mezzatesta Donal Daly

The EU Parliament has taken a significant step towards restoring the environment by adopting a new law. The law aims to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Member states will restore degraded ecosystems, thus helping to achieve the EU's climate and biodiversity objectives while enhancing food security. To reach the targets set by the law, member states must restore 30% of habitats covered by the new law by 2030, increasing to 60% by 2040 and 90% by 2050. National restoration plans will be adopted by member states to achieve these goals. Let's work together to restore our environment and secure a sustainable future. It now has to be adopted by Council, before being published in the EU Official Journal and entering into force 20 days later.