Nature and biodiversity

The main developments in EU nature and biodiversity law are being driven by the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, published on 20 May 2020, alongside linked initiatives introduced in the EU Forest Strategy and the EU Soil Strategy. The key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, and the legislation being developed pursuant to it, include:

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establish legally protected areas to cover at least 30% of land and 30% of sea within the EU
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integrate ecological corridors and protected areas to establish a true Trans-European Nature Network
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introduce mandatory nature restoration targets
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restore at least 25,000 km of EU rivers to a free flowing state to enhance freshwater ecosystems
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reduce the use and risk of pesticides by 50% by 2030

Key developments

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EU Environment—horizon scanner — Nature and biodiversity—this Practice Note is a horizon scanner tracking key future developments in EU environmental law. It provides details of key dates for your diary (including forecasted dates where possible) and relevant commentary in relation to legislation-in-progress, legislation subject to future application dates or transposition deadlines, new consultations

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