European Parliament: Nature Restoration Law

Jul 13, 2023

Following a debate on Tuesday 11/07/2023, Parliament adopted its position on the EU Nature Restoration Law.

MEPs underline that restoring the ecosystem is key to combating climate change and biodiversity loss, and reduces risks to food security. They stress that the draft law does not impose the creation of new protected areas in the EU nor block new renewable energy infrastructure as they added a new article underlining that such installations are overwhelmingly in the public interest.

The new law would bring significant economic and social benefits including:

• Sustainable and resilient food systems contributing to the “From Farm to Fork” Strategy
• Nature-based tourism that contributes to the conservation and sustainable management of coastal areas, attracting tourists and maintaining jobs for people in the local community who depend on coastal and marine resources, such as aquaculture.
• New business opportunities by helping to attract new investments and economic ventures to a region, creating incentives for biodiversity-friendly business models.
• Preservation of cultural heritage and traditional practices tied to natural landscapes.
• Education and awareness programmes that promote environmental stewardship and conservation ethics, cultivating a sense of responsibility towards the natural world.
• Increased social cohesion and community bonding through participation in nature restoration projects and strengthening social ties.

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