Overview of the legal framework of the Green Deal

Nature Restoration Law

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Nature Restoration Law

More than 80 % of protected habitats in Europe are in a poor state!
Under the Nature Restoration Law, all degraded ecosystems in the EU are to be restored or under restoration by 2050.
The restoration of ecosystems and the promotion of biodiversity are key objectives of the European Green Deal. Once an area is restored to good condition, member states must ensure that there is no significant deterioration. National restoration plans must be drawn up, specifying how the objectives will be achieved.
Damage to nature caused by humans should be repaired and livelihoods preserved.

Objectives:

Restoration of damaged ecosystems More food security

Responsible for the implementation are:


Federal states

The responsible federal ministries

Municipalities
Schedule:
By 2030
Member states should take measures to restore or improve 30% of the area of destroyed habitats.
By 2030
Member states should restore at least 30% of drained peatlands, at least one third of which must be rewetted.
By 2030
At least 20% of the EU's land and sea area should be restored.
By 2040
Member states should restore at least 40% of the drained peatlands.
By 2050
Member states should restore at least 50% of the drained peatlands.
By 2050
All ecosystems in need of rehabilitation are to be restored.
Planned realisation in Austria:
  • Biodiversity Strategy Austria 2030+
    • Includes targets for restoration, especially of moors, floodplains and water bodies, as well as the conservation of endangered species
    • Fallow land, hedges and dry stone walls are to be established as habitats for pollinators on 10% of agricultural land
  • Agri-environmental programme (ÖPUL)
    • For Austria, 7% of biodiversity areas are planned
    • Nature conservation and results-orientated management measures are being implemented.

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