Meeting the challenges of the Nature Restoration Regulation in the marine environment

This expert meeting on the 'Challenges of the nature restoration regulation in the marine environment' will take place from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The focus will be on  highlighting how the LIFE and other EU-funded projects contribute to these efforts.

Topics to be addressed include: 

• The Nature Restoration Regulation. Showcasing support tools to assist the development and implementation of National Nature Restoration Regulation Plans.
• Active restoration – Deep waters/ Shallow waters. Exploring current methods and innovations in restoring key marine habitats from the shoreline to the deep sea.
• Passive restoration. Demonstrating essential actions required to identify and remove the pressures and threats operating in the marine environment, and links with the Marine Spatial Planning Directive and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
• Habitats for species – Identifying and removing threats. Restoration of habitats of highly mobile marine animals (whales, marine turtles, sharks, seabirds), including their connectivity and enhancing cross-border cooperation. 

Agenda

Registration is open until 31 May 2026.