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title: Give an overview of the EU Policy Framework relating to this topic (if there are any)
description: "On 20 May 2020, the Commission adopted a **proposal on the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030.** Under the EU biodiversity strategy, the main actions to be delivered by 2030 include: - the creation of **protected areas covering at least 30%…"
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updated: "2023-02-05"
category: Protection of Natural Ecosystems
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# Give an overview of the EU Policy Framework relating to this topic (if there are any)

On 20 May 2020, the Commission adopted a **proposal on the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030.**

Under the EU biodiversity strategy, the main actions to be delivered by 2030 include:

- the creation of **protected areas covering at least 30% of the EU's land and sea area,** extending the coverage of existing Natura 2000 areas
- the restoration of degraded ecosystems across the EU by 2030 through a series of specific commitments and measures, including the reduction in the use and risk of **pesticides by 50%** by 2030 and the planting of **3 billion trees** across the EU
- the allocation of **€20 billion per year** to protect and promote biodiversity through EU funds and national and private funding
- the creation of an **ambitious global biodiversity** **framework**. The EU aims to lead by example at global level in this regard.