Carbon Brief reports the European parliament has approved its “flagship” law to restore nature despite a backlash “ignited” by protests from farmers across Europe in recent weeks. The long-awaited “nature restoration” law commits countries to restoring nature on a fifth of their land and sea by 2030, the newswire said, and it includes specific targets such as restoring peatlands “so they can absorb CO2 emissions”. Carbon Brief also published a Q&A unpacking the law and the challenges it has faced.

The law – which now needs final approval from the EU council – was adopted with 329 votes in favour, 275 against and 24 abstentions. The vote came amid a backdrop of continuing demonstrations by farmers across Europe, protesting against the EU’s green policies, price pressures and import competition.