US EditionLandmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers
- The European Union approved the long-awaited Nature Restoration Plan after facing opposition from member states and farmers, with Austria's support breaking the deadlock.
- The law aims to restore ecosystems, species, and habitats in the EU, meeting the required support from 15 member states and 65% of the EU population.
- The Nature Restoration plan is part of the EU's European Green Deal, setting ambitious climate and biodiversity targets for member states to meet by 2030.
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Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months
Environmental ministers of the EU have confirmed legislation on nature restoration, which provides that by 2030, EU member states will adopt measures for the rehabilitation of at least 30% of terrestrial, coastal, freshwater, and marine habitats currently in poor condition.
European Union: Nature restoration law definitively adopted thanks to surprise support from Austria.
The decision brings into force this key text of the European Green Pact, already approved by European deputies. The Austrian environment minister challenged her own government to support the text.
The EU Council definitively adopted the text on Monday. The Belgian presidency organized a vote, confirming that there was once again a majority in favor of the legislation.
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