On Tuesday 24 March, the European Commission adopted new guidelines to help Member States adapt the Natura 2000 network to growing pressures of climate change. This 120-page document aims to strengthen the resilience of protected natural sites while supporting the European Union’s climate goals.
The Natura 2000 network, which covers 18.6% of the EU’s land and 10.5% of its seas, is the cornerstone of the EU biodiversity and conservation policy. This network must now incorporate climate...