The Nature Restoration Regulation represents an historic alternative to deliver nature again to Europe. At a time when the continent is ravaged by floods, droughts and fires, this legislation will assist safe a safer and more healthy future for Europeans.
Regardless of last-minute efforts of far-right and conservative teams, and disinformation from anti-nature lobbies to torpedo the legislation, nearly all of Members of Parliament stayed true to the democratic and legislative course of in place, approving the trilogue agreement which they have been a part of negotiating final 12 months.
The ultimate step within the course of is for the settlement to obtain the formal approval of Member States, which is predicted to happen in March or April this 12 months.
Barn Owl, copyright Glyn Sellors, from the surfbirds galleries
The #RestoreNature coalition, consisting of BirdLife Europe, ClientEarth, EEB, and WWF EU says: “The Nature Restoration Regulation has all the time been a lot greater than a legislation to deliver again nature. It’s a image that Europe can, and can, decide to preventing for the survival of our planet. We’re relieved that MEPs listened to information and science, and didn’t give in to populism and fearmongering. Now, we urge Member States to observe swimsuit and ship this much-needed legislation to deliver again nature in Europe.”