The European Commission is committed to supporting Member States in restoring degraded coastal and marine habitats to meet the Nature Restoration Regulation’s legally binding targets:
- 20% of EU sea areas restored by 2030
- All ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050
Background
The Commission published a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, a strategic approach to stimulate private investment in nature-positive actions across the EU. This initiative complements public funding by creating market-based incentives to protect and restore nature. It aims to:
- Reward those actively contributing to ecosystem restoration and conservation (farmers, foresters, fishers, landowners, local communities)
- Encourage investors to support these efforts
About the Workshop
This workshop is part of the consultation on the roadmap, focusing specifically on coastal and marine ecosystems. The session will:
- Take stock of progress and lessons learned
- Identify what has worked and what gaps remain
- Discuss development of transparent criteria and methodologies to ensure integrity and prevent risks on both supply and demand sides
- Explore practical solutions that rely on existing principles and standards
The goal is to create a framework that is simple, credible, and effective, enabling nature credits to become a powerful tool for restoring marine and coastal ecosystems.
When?
Friday 30 January 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 (CET) | Online