UPSC Prelims 2025 PYQ on EU’s Nature Restoration Law (NRL) – Climate & Biodiversity
Q. Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
✅ Correct Answer: (a) The European Union
Explanation:
The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is a landmark regulation passed by the European Union (EU) to reverse ecosystem degradation and tackle biodiversity loss and climate change.
Legally Binding Targets: Member States must restore at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, focusing on high carbon-capture ecosystems.
Ecosystem Focus: Includes wetlands, forests, rivers, grasslands, and marine habitats, with aims to restore biodiversity and protect ecosystem services like pollination, flood control, and air purification.
Global Alignment: The law supports EU’s climate neutrality goals for 2050 and aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
