UE AVANTI CON IL GREEN DEAL, IN VIGORE IL RIPRISTINO DELLA NATURA

Summary

The new EU law on nature restoration is a critical milestone of the Green Deal, aimed at restoring biodiversity, achieving climate neutrality by 2050, and adapting to climate change. The regulation supports goals such as water security and calls for restoration measures in 20% of the EU’s terrestrial and marine areas by 2030, extending to all ecosystems by 2050. It promotes urban green spaces, free-flowing rivers, pollinator recovery, agricultural and forest biodiversity, and commits to planting 3 billion trees across the EU by 2030.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The EU law on nature restoration has come into effect, marking a crucial step in the Green Deal.
• 🌿 The goal of the law is to restore biodiversity across the EU and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
• 🍽️ The regulation aims to improve food security for European citizens while adapting to climate change.
• 🌊 EU states will adopt restoration measures for at least 20% of terrestrial and marine areas by 2030.
• 🗓️ By 2050, restoration measures should be implemented across all ecosystems in need of restoration.
• 🌳 Urban green spaces and tree coverage are to be maintained and expanded after 2030.
• 🏞️ The law targets the restoration of at least 25 km of free-flowing rivers by 2030.
• 🐝 It aims to reverse the decline of pollinators and enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems.
• 🌲 The regulation also focuses on improving biodiversity in forest ecosystems.
• 🌳 A commitment to plant at least 3 billion additional trees across the EU by 2030 is part of the plan.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the new EU law on nature restoration?

The main objective is to restore biodiversity in the EU, achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and adapt to climate change while improving food security for European citizens.

How does the law contribute to the Green Deal?

The law is a crucial step in the Green Deal, aimed at restoring nature, combating biodiversity loss, and achieving long-term environmental sustainability goals.

What are the restoration targets for terrestrial and marine areas by 2030?

By 2030, EU member states must implement restoration measures in at least 20% of the EU’s terrestrial and marine areas.

What are the long-term ecosystem restoration goals by 2050?

By 2050, restoration measures should be in place for all ecosystems in need of restoration across the EU.

How does the law address urban green spaces?

The law aims to maintain and increase urban green spaces and tree cover after 2030, contributing to urban biodiversity and climate resilience.

What is the specific target for free-flowing rivers by 2030?

The law aims to restore at least 25 kilometers of free-flowing rivers by 2030.

How does the law support pollinator populations?

The law aims to reverse the decline of pollinator populations and improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems.

What are the targets for forest ecosystem biodiversity?

The law seeks to enhance biodiversity in forest ecosystems, contributing to the overall restoration of natural habitats in the EU.

What is the EU’s tree planting goal by 2030?

The law supports the EU’s goal of planting at least 3 billion additional trees by 2030.

How does the law contribute to water security in the EU?

The regulation is designed to support water security as part of the broader objective to restore ecosystems and ensure sustainable water resources in the EU.