Prof. Dr. An Cliquet – The Grass Must Go On: EU Legal Frameworks for Grassland Restoration

This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the European Union's legal framework for ecological restoration, with a particular focus on grassland habitats. Dr An Cliquet explained how restoration has long been embedded in the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, and how the recently adopted Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) strengthens these obligations through binding restoration targets, timelines, and national restoration plans. The presentation highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of implementing restoration measures across Europe, particularly in agricultural landscapes and degraded grassland ecosystems. Webinar was recorded at October 14, 2026.