Nature branded “strategic infrastructure” as EU countries back credits push

Published 13:10 on June 26, 2026 / Last updated at 15:30 on June 26, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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EU environment ministers meeting on Thursday said protecting and restoring nature is now a competitiveness issue as much as an environmental one, with several countries branding nature-based solutions “strategic infrastructure” and backing new market tools such as nature credits.
EU environment ministers meeting on Thursday said protecting and restoring nature is now a competitiveness issue as much as an environmental one, with several countries branding nature-based solutions “strategic infrastructure” and backing new market tools such as nature credits.


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