EU Achieves Landmark Agreement on Biodiversity Restoration and Climate Change Action

Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement on a landmark biodiversity bill that aims to restore 20% of EU land and sea habitats by 2030 and all damaged ecosystems by 2050. The law, which still needs formal approval, addresses the poor condition of 80% of the EU's habitats, the potential extinction of 10% of bee and butterfly species, and the unhealthy state of 70% of soils. The bill faced opposition from the conservative European People's Party, resulting in some requirements being watered down. Increased funding for nature-boosting measures was also agreed upon.