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February 27, 2024

MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law

rewilding project in Scottish forest
The Nature Restoration Law agrees that EU countries must restore at least 30% of habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2040 and 90% by 2050 (Photo: Lorna Mackay/Bloomberg)

Various last-minute threats by rightwing politicians failed to sink the plan aimed at restoring 20% of EU land and sea by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050

Despite concerted attempts by rightwing politicians to kill the Nature Restoration Law, members of the European parliament have voted firmly for its adoption. The deal was adopted with 329 votes in favour, 275 against and 24 abstentions.

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