This presentation begins with an overview of the EU’s nature protection framework, focusing on the Birds and Habitats Directives and their role in conserving and restoring biodiversity. It then examines the Nature Restoration Regulation in detail, highlighting its binding targets, broader scope, and emphasis on ecosystem restoration, while also addressing the challenges of effective implementation by Member States.
e-Presentation | March 2026 | Learning time: 45 minutes
e-Presentation by An Cliquet, Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law and Criminology, Ghent University.