EU Nature restoration law: MEPs strike deal to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea
The new law, agreed with member states, sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. EU countries must restore at least 30% of habitat areas in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050 Targets to restore drained peatlands to reduce agricultural sector emissions and improve biodiversity Emergency brake included whereby provisions for agricultural ecosystems can be temporarily suspended under exceptional circumstances The new law, agreed with member states, sets…