Portugal’s Minister of Environment announced the National Nature Restoration Plan is now in its public consultation phase. The plan, focused on environmental value, will be submitted to the European Union on September 1st. This submission follows a period of public feedback on the draft version of the plan. The initiative aims to restore degraded ecosystems and enhance biodiversity across Portugal. Details of the plan were not disclosed, but the Minister emphasized its importance for the country’s environmental commitments. The plan’s approval by the EU is crucial for its implementation and funding. It represents a significant step towards Portugal's environmental goals.