Part of the European Green Deal, the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy aims to restore Europe’s biodiversity by 2030, benefiting people, the planet, the climate, and the economy, while working towards the EU’s 2050 goals for ecosystem resilience, protection, and restoration. The strategy responds to the urgent need to address biodiversity loss, as shown in the European Environmental Agency’s 2020 report, which indicates that 39% of bird species and 75% of habitats in the EU are in insufficient conservation status. It also emphasises the need for improved management of protected areas to prevent harm from land use changes, pollution, and unsustainable practices.
