In a nutshell The Forest Monitoring Law (FML) is an EU legislative proposal aimed at improving the evidence base surrounding European forests. It requires both the Commission and EU member states to collect and share key forest data, which can underpin better forest...
In a Nutshell The Nature Restoration Law sets legally binding targets for nature restoration in Europe. The aim is to mitigate biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and climate change, and to boost human and animal health by complementing the EU’s existing...
In a Nutshell What is the EU Oceans Pact? The European Union’s Ocean Pact is a comprehensive, non-legislative strategic framework designed to enhance the health, sustainability, and prosperity of Europe’s oceans and seas. It seeks to harness the ocean’s...
In a Nutshell The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is the primary piece of EU legislation regulating industrial pollutant emissions including most greenhouse gases not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System Directive (ETS). It aims to prevent or reduce...
In a Nutshell The European Climate Law (ECL) sets a Union-wide, legally binding obligation to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The EU Institutions and member states are bound to adopt the necessary measures to meet the target; the Law provides a solid...
