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EU Unveils Ambitious Plan to Restore Ecosystems by 2050

8/21/2025

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The EU plans to restore ecosystems by 2050, emphasizing rewetting agricultural areas to address climate change and boost biodiversity.
The regulation requires restoring 30% of drained moors by 2030, with 50% targeted for restoration by 2050.
Wetlands are vital, as Europe has lost 80% of them, and drained moors emit significant greenhouse gases.
Member states must submit restoration plans by 2027 under the new legally binding law.

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The EU plans to restore ecosystems by 2050, emphasizing rewetting agricultural areas to address climate change and boost biodiversity.
The regulation requires restoring 30% of drained moors by 2030, with 50% targeted for restoration by 2050.
Wetlands are vital, as Europe has lost 80% of them, and drained moors emit significant greenhouse gases.
Member states must submit restoration plans by 2027 under the new legally binding law.