European Union countries have given final approval to a significant plan aimed at enhancing nature protection within the 27-nation bloc. The Nature Restoration Plan, a key component of the EU's European Green Deal, seeks to restore ecosystems, species, and habitats across the region. The plan, which faced opposition from some member states and months of deadlock, was adopted at a meeting of environment ministers in Luxembourg.
The law requires member states to meet restoration targets for specific habitats and species, covering at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030. This move is part of the EU's broader efforts to establish ambitious climate and biodiversity targets, positioning the bloc as a global leader on environmental issues.
