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Nature restoration: European Parliament adopts law to restore 90% of EU’s land and sea by 2050. This will require a collective effort. Companies, governments, and citizens must become aware and aligned in their efforts. At OWLplaces, we have the proper diagnostic tools and expertise to prescribe solutions to help our clients make a regenerative impact with their real estate assets. Today, on the 3rd of March, we celebrate World Wildlife Day. It's time to start connecting the green dots so that they can again form green corridors for biodiversity to return to the paths we've interrupted with our constructions and operations. We can develop better plans for new constructions, reverse the artificialization of waterways causing costly floods in our cities and buildings, and urgently address obsolete "brownfields" by repurposing them. Count us in; we're here to help you reach your goals. We are a team of Architects, Engineers and Geospatial Data Scientists. We add value to your real estate, by prescribing construction solutions that improve your impact in biodiversity and CO2 footprint. https://lnkd.in/dCwN9VzP

2024 could see some major new legislation come into force along with some new reforms being proposed. We have pulled together an overview on topics including building safety, biodiversity net gain, levelling up and more, on what’s coming up and the implications for the real estate industry. Give it a read or get in touch to find out more. #shoosmiths #forwhatmatters

#Wetland restoration projects, ecological #conservation programs, and #sustainable development planning have allowed this city to balance economic growth and #environmentalprotection. https://ow.ly/Fy8M50QA2Tg

A new opportunity - with huge potential - for the #RealEstate industry to transform into a force for Good. --> The European Parliament adopted a nature restoration law 🌳 🦫🌲🌼 to revitalize 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030, targeting all ecosystems requiring restoration by 2050. The law mandates member states to improve 30% of habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050. The special focus is on Natura 2000 areas until 2030. Agricultural ecosystems will be enhanced through specific biodiversity indicators, including a requirement to restore 30% of drained peatlands by 2030, increasing to 50% by 2050. An emergency brake allows the suspension of agricultural targets in exceptional cases. The law also includes measures for forest ecosystems, tree planting, river restoration, and urban green spaces. Adopted by a vote of 329 to 275, with 24 abstentions, the law awaits Council approval and publication in the EU Official Journal. The legislation addresses over 80% of European habitats currently in poor condition and aligns with the UN Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity framework. According to the Commission, the new law would bring significant economic benefits, as every euro invested would result in at least 8 euros in benefits. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egV9MchT #NatureRestorationLaw #NatureServices #Regeneration / PropTech for Good / #UrbanRegenerators / Nadina Galle, Juliette Morgan, Michael Beckerman, Daniela Rizzi, Vanessa Cruz-Galarza, CFA, Gad Marton, Gavin Fletcher, Dr. Simon JD Schillebeeckx, ...

UNP+ Cities Questionnaire: Capacity Building Needs for Urban Nature Plans: Are you a representative of a City or Municipal authority in Europe? Our survey is aimed to evaluate capacity building needs for local authorities across the EU. It is intended for local authority participants (and their representatives) from EU cities of over 20,000 inhabitants, who are involved in urban greening and/or urban nature planning. The survey should be filled out by someone with a good 'bigger picture' overview of urban nature initiatives within your organisation. The survey is being undertaken as part of the EU Horizon 'Urban Nature Plans +' Project (UNP+). It aims to identify the needs for training and capacity building to assist local authorities to draft and implement effective Urban Nature Plans (UNP). The information will be used to help local authorities to develop and implement their own UNPs in accordance with the EU's 2030 Vision for Biodiversity and the EU Nature Restoration Law. Please lend your support to our survey to help roll out Urban Nature Plans across Europe. Link to the survey: https://lnkd.in/eC3rZUAF

This past Sunday, the European Nature Restoration Law officially came into force. This law, the first of its kind in the EU, not only mandates member states to protect but actively restore nature. The legislation, which faced challenges during its development, has now been enacted, setting legally binding targets for countries to revive their natural environments. Here are the key aspects: 🌊 Ecosystem restoration: The law mandates the restoration of at least 20% of the EU's land and marine areas by 2030 to revive all degraded ecosystems by 2050. 🌍 Restoration targets: Areas currently in poor condition must be restored by 30% by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050. The law also emphasises preventing further degradation of improved areas and safeguarding vital habitats, such as peatlands and coral beds. 🐝 Pollinators and species protection: The legislation introduces measures to reverse the decline of pollinators (like our beloved bees), focusing on the recovery of specific butterfly and bird species. It also supports planting at least 3 billion new trees by 2030. 🌳 Urban green spaces: EU countries are required to ensure no net loss of urban green spaces or tree cover to enhance urban living conditions and combat climate change. At oceansix, we are deeply aligned with the principles of this law. Our mission to create circular solutions that address real-world challenges perfectly matches the law's focus on ecological restoration. Leveraging our expertise and strong partnerships, we are committed to developing innovations that contribute to the restoration of natural habitats and generate economic value. We are confident that businesses and the environment can flourish through collaboration and innovation. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #NatureRestoration #Innovation #Oceansix

The EU nature restoration law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. EU countries should prioritize Natura 2000 areas until 2030. SETIN's work has been instrumental in contributing to the preservation and conservation of ecological conditions within Natura 2000 sites. 👇 More details on the blog.

There's a lot of news today! First up the EU Nature Restoration Law has just been adopted by the European Parliament. It wasn't as easy pass though - 336 to 300 votes. In that context, it is worth noting that nature is declining at its fastest observed rate ever. It's also worth noting that humans are also 'nature'. So is 'climate'. In any event, the passage of this law is big news for nature. Among other things, the law will require EU member countries to restore habitats, rivers and wetlands, reverse the decline of pollinator populations by 2030 (you all know how much I love my bees!) and requires the restoration of 20% of all EU land and sea areas by 2030. It also sets a standard for other jurisdictions. This is a good start but more needs to be done. More info here:

Learn how to contribute to a more biodiverse, nature-inclusive and sustainable built environment by using nature-based solutions in your designs and policies: https://lnkd.in/eEw_FBGn