Policy Brief 1: Urban Nature Restoration: National-level imperatives under the Nature Restoration Regulation

This policy brief is informed by discussions with city staff and policy makers, supported by desk research and policy analysis, and grounded in the practical experiences of cities participating in the EU-funded Urban Nature Plans plus (UNP+) project. This document highlights the key challenges in implementing Article 8 - Restoration of Urban Ecosystems of the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), and outlines action areas for National Governments to support local and regional governments (LRGs) more effectively. It is intended to provide practical considerations and recommendations to national authorities as they engage with LRGs in developing and implementing their National Restoration Plans (NRPs), with particular attention to Article 8.

Urban Nature Restoration: National-level imperatives under the Nature Restoration Regulation