Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?

Question

Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?

1. A. The European Union (Correct answer)
2. B. The World Bank
3. C. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
4. D. The Food and Agriculture Organization

Correct Answer

Option A — The European Union

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The European Union.

Key Points

• The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was enacted by the European Union in 2024 — the first law of its kind to legally mandate the restoration of degraded ecosystems across EU member states.
• It aims to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 as part of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.