Nature Restoration: A section dedicated to Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 has been published on the MASE portal.
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security is about to publish a new section on its portal dedicated to Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on Nature Restoration, which entered into force on August 18, 2024. This section will provide a key overview of the binding EU-level targets and the national process undertaken to develop the National Restoration Plan (NRP), a key element for reversing biodiversity loss and strengthening climate resilience.
The development of the NRP, the draft of which must be submitted to the European Commission by 1 September 2026, is based on a robust interinstitutional coordination architecture.
For this reason, specific agreements have already been signed: a protocol between MASE and MASAF serves to establish appropriate coordination between the ministries, while a three-year MASE-ISPRA agreement designates the Institute as the scientific and technical lead for drafting the National Plan for the Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems (PNR), including the definition of the National Guidelines for the Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems.
The MASE-MASAF Coordination Committee was also established, and its activities began on November 5th. The Committee, chaired by MASE's Director General for Biodiversity and Marine Protection, is responsible for implementing the Protocol, monitoring activities, and coordinating thematic working groups.
In keeping with the principles of transparency and participation, MASE, which is responsible for the preliminary investigation, is preparing to launch a stakeholder consultation. These activities will ensure that the Plan is developed by integrating the perspectives of all key stakeholders.