Amidst Farmers’ Protests, EU Poised to Enact Major Plan to Counter Climate Change

The European Union is set to approve a major plan to fight climate change and improve nature protection in the 27-nation bloc after protests from farmers and opposition from the biggest party in parliament. Under the premise that 80 percent of European habitats are in poor shape, the EU Nature Restoration law stipulates that EU member countries must restore at least 30 percent of their habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60 percent by 2040, and 90 percent by 2050, according to a statement. “Once in a good condition, EU countries shall ensure an area does not significantly deteriorate,” the statement said. The major objectives of the new law are the restoration of degraded ecosystems and preservation of their biodiversity, climate change mitigation, enhancement of food security, and compliance with the Union’s international commitments, according to the adopted text of the Nature Restoration law....