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On Wednesday 25 March 2026, Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity announced the launch of a public consultation on the National Nature Restoration Plan (NNRP), drawn up as part of the implementation of the European regulation on nature restoration.

According to the ministry, this regulation constitutes a central element of the European Green Deal and aims to restore degraded ecosystems across the European Union.

The ministry said that restoring nature means protecting the country’s future with healthy ecosystems to tackle climate change, improve the quality of life and ensure essential resources such as drinking water and sustainable food.

The ministry noted that the European regulation has set “ambitious” targets, which include restoration measures that must cover at least 20% of EU land and sea areas (by 2030) and all ecosystems requiring restoration must be subject to appropriate measures (by 2050). The NNRP is designed to translate these obligations into concrete actions adapted to the national context. It defines priorities, the areas concerned and the measures required to strengthen biodiversity, improve ecological connectivity, restore natural environments and enhance Luxembourg’s ecological resilience.

The ministry emphasised that it will adopt a holistic and cross-sectoral approach, as forest, agricultural, aquatic and urban ecosystems, as well as habitats of protected species, are interconnected and directly influence quality of life, climate resilience and the availability of natural resources.

“Nature restoration can only succeed if it is carried out collectively: the NNRP provides a clear framework, but its implementation will depend on the commitment of all: municipalities, the economic sector, associations, land managers, private owners and citizens. The public consultation is an essential step, as it makes it possible to incorporate field knowledge, the needs of local stakeholders and the expectations of society. Together, we can build an ambitious, realistic plan tailored to the specific characteristics of the country,” noted Luxembourg Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, Serge Wilmes.

The proposed measures cover a wide range of actions, such as the re-naturalisation of watercourses, the restoration of degraded forests, the creation of habitats favourable to pollinators, sustainable soil management and the development of green infrastructure in urban areas.

Public consultation

The draft National Nature Restoration Plan, prepared in collaboration with the relevant ministries and administrations, is now subject to public consultation. This process aims to incorporate contributions from citizens, municipalities, professional organisations, NGOs and all stakeholders.

The consultation will take place as follows:

• online public consultation on zesumme-vereinfachen.lu from 25 March to 5 May 2026;

• thematic working groups and regional workshops bringing together public and private stakeholders to discuss priorities, territorial issues and the proposed measures.

Additional information and registration details for the workshops can be accessed at www.zesumme-vereinfachen.lu.