With the Nature Restoration Law, the EU wants to set a good example globally. But even after the success of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the dispute over the design continues in Brussels. In his draft, rapporteur César Luena sets higher goals. The opposition was not long in coming.
By Timo Landenberger
After long and tough negotiations, parties at the World Conference on Nature (COP15) in Montreal agreed on a new global treaty to protect ecological diversity. The text came as a surprise and is more ambitious than many had expected.
By Timo Landenberger
This week, the UN Biodiversity Conference begins in Montréal. The meeting is expected to be a major game-changer in environmental protection. But the negotiations are taking place at a difficult time. The hurdles are high and some positions are far apart.
By Timo Landenberger
The Nature Restoration Law and, in particular, the pesticide regulation are among the most controversial projects to be negotiated. Above all, German farmers see their livelihoods threatened by these plans. In addition, the Commission intends to present a legal framework for the certification of carbon sinks in November. Trilogues have begun for the LULUCF Regulation.
By Timo Landenberger
Yes, the EU Commission has stayed the course, with Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans and Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius in a leading role. On June 22, they presented the proposal for a regulation to restore nature, which goes back to the European Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented its plans for a nature conservation legislative package. According to the package, the use of pesticides is to be halved and damaged ecosystems restored. Environmentalists welcome the proposals – agriculture and forestry are up in arms.
By Timo Landenberger
