Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Answer: ✅ Option 1 — The European Union
The European Union enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to restore degraded ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen climate resilience. It is one of the world's most ambitious legally binding nature restoration frameworks.
✅ Option A is Correct: The European Union adopted the Nature Restoration Law (2024) with legally binding restoration targets for ecosystems across member states.
❌ Option B is Incorrect: The World Bank provides financing and technical assistance but does not enact such laws.
❌ Option C is Incorrect: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development offers policy recommendations but does not pass binding environmental legislation.
❌ Option D is Incorrect: The Food and Agriculture Organization supports food security and agriculture but does not enact regional laws like the NRL.
Short Notes: Nature Restoration Law (NRL)
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The Nature Restoration Law was adopted by the European Union in 2024.
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It aims to restore degraded terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems.
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The law supports the EU's Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
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It contains legally binding restoration targets for member states.
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Restoration of wetlands, forests, grasslands, rivers, and pollinator habitats is a key focus.
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Healthy ecosystems help in carbon sequestration and climate adaptation.
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The NRL is considered a major step in tackling biodiversity loss and climate change simultaneously.
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