The entry into force of the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) embodies an historic win for nature and people and it sets out Union-wide binding targets for the restoration of land and sea. In these pages, you will get access to different resources and materials to acquire more knowledge on nature restoration, the NRR and its relevance at regional and global levels. Additionally, you will gain insight into different restoration practices and case studies around Europe.
If your work concerns the development and implementation of a National Restoration Plan, make sure you visit the NRR Reference Portal, where you will find a wide range of useful resources.

European habitats need urgent and extensive restoration
EEA - ETC Digital report
The analysis is based on the Member States’ reporting 2013-2018 under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive.
 The importance of restoring nature in Europe
EEA Briefing
The restoration of Europe’s habitats and species is important not only for the inherent value of nature itself...
Nature Restoration Regulation in a nutshell
EC brochure
Discover the overall objectives and specific restoration targets of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
Nature Restoration  Regulation Reference Portal
NRR Reference Portal
Relevant documents, guidelines and technical support material for NRR implementation.
Nature Restoration Regulation
EC web section on NRR
This European Commission web section reports the most relevant documents of the Regulation to restore Europe's ecosystems.
Nature restoration success stories
EC web section
Discover examples of successful nature restoration projects throughout Europe.
Solutions for restoring Europe’s agricultural ecosystems
EEA Briefing
This briefing presents evidence-based examples of key options to help restore Europe’s agro-ecosystems and ecosystem services and enhance agricultural resilience and productivity.
Scaling nature-based solutions for climate resilience and nature restoration
EEA Briefing
Wider application of nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change adaptation would deliver multiple societal benefits and contribute to biodiversity conservation. However, there is limited experience scaling solutions beyond local contexts.