The European Council and the European Parliament combined efforts, concluding a historical agreement on the restoration of ecosystems, which envisages the rescue of 90% of the damaged natural systems of the European Union by 2050. According to this plan, the EU Member States have undertaken to restore at least 30% of the habitat of animals and plants by 2030.
The plan envisages the creation of conditions for the restoration of various ecosystems, including those located in agricultural lands, forests, cities, and rivers. In particular, an important part of the agreement is measures to preserve pollinators, butterflies, birds, algae and corals that exist in these various natural environments.
According to European Commission calculations, more than 80% of ecosystems in EU countries are in poor condition, which emphasizes the need for urgent actions. The plan also provides for the restoration of the fifth part of the land and seas in the EU by 2030 to their original natural state.
Both European legislators - the European Parliament and the EU Council - have to pass the relevant law aimed at implementing this ambitious program of ecosystem restoration. It is a step forward that testifies to Europe's obligations to sustainable development and preservation of natural inheritance for future generations.
