# The European Union says the Nature Restoration Regulation is the first continent-wide, comprehensive law of its kind. The regulation aims to restore ecosystems, habitats, and species across the EU’s land and sea areas. These measures should cover at least 20-percent of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and ultimately all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Europe’s nature is declining, with more than 80-percent of habitats in poor condition. The EU says it is committed to achieving its climate mitigation and climate adaptation objectives.
EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation aims to restore 20% of land and sea areas by 2030