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Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?

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Explanation

The Nature Restoration Law was approved in the European Union.[1] The NRL provides a framework aimed at halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems and biodiversity loss across the EU.[2] The NRL is a pioneering effort to ensure the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy and halt and reverse the ongoing loss of natural environments and the accompanying ecosystem services at an international scale via supranational legislation.[3] Additionally, the NRL contributes to other GBF targets, such as climate mitigation and adaptation (Target 8)[4], demonstrating its role in tackling climate change alongside biodiversity loss.

The other organizations listed—the World Bank, OECD, and FAO—are not associated with enacting the Nature Restoration Law according to the available documents. This is a significant piece of EU environmental legislation that represents intensified action toward meeting international biodiversity and climate goals.

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  1. [1] https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/developments-in-agricultural-policies-and-support-by-country_411a0245.html
  2. [2] https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00213-z
  3. [3] https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00213-z
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Q. Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss? [A] The European Union …
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 10/10

This is a pure Current Affairs question derived from major global environmental headlines (2023-24). While static books cover biodiversity concepts, they cannot predict specific foreign legislation. The key is recognizing the EU's role as a global regulatory trendsetter (like GDPR, CBAM).

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Statement 1
Has the European Union enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Nature Restoration Law was approved in the **European Union**."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Nature Restoration Law was approved in the European Union.
  • Describes concrete restoration requirements (habitats, pollinators, peatlands) that address biodiversity loss and related climate-relevant ecosystems.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"followed by the proposal for the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), a pioneering effort to ensure the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy and halt and reverse the ongoing loss of natural environments"
Why this source?
  • Describes the NRL as a pioneering effort to implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy to halt and reverse loss of natural environments.
  • States the NRL provides a framework for Member States to initiate effective restoration measures across the EU, tying it to biodiversity recovery.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Beyond restoration, the NRL contributes to other GBF targets, such as climate mitigation and adaptation (Target 8)"
Why this source?
  • Connects the NRL to global biodiversity targets and explicitly notes the law contributes to climate mitigation and adaptation.
  • Frames the NRL as a binding framework for national restoration plans, linking biodiversity restoration to climate objectives.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Rio Conventinns > p. 427
Strength: 4/5
“• Three environment conventions, two of which were adopted at the 1992 "Earth Summit" in Rio de Janeiro: the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), while the third, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), was adopted in 1994. The issues addressed by the three treaties are related -- in particular, climate change can have adverse effects on desertification and biodiversity -- and through a Joint Liaison Group, the secretariats of the three conventions take steps to coordinate activities to achieve common progress.”
Why relevant

Shows climate change and biodiversity are treated as linked issues by international treaties and coordinated secretariats.

How to extend

A student could check whether the EU, as a party or actor in those international processes, has turned such coordinated aims into regional legislation (e.g., by searching EU legislative records).

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 21: Mitigation Strategies > zt.z A, International Cooperation > p. 283
Strength: 5/5
“Conservation International (CI), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is collaborating with governments, research institutions, -non-governmental and international organizations, and communities around the world to • Develop management approaches, financial incentives and policy mechanisms for ensuring conservation and restoration of coastal Blue Carbon ecosystems; • Engage local, national, and international governments to ensure policies and regulations support coastal Blue Carbon conservation, management and financing; • Develop comprehensive methods for coastal carbon accounting; • Develop incentive mechanisms such as carbon payment schemes for Blue Carbon projects; and • Implement projects around the world that demonstrate the feasibility of coastal Blue Carbon accounting, management, and incentive agreements; • Support scientific research into the role and importance of coastal Blue Carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation.”
Why relevant

Describes explicit policy mechanisms and government engagement to ensure conservation and restoration of ecosystems (coastal Blue Carbon).

How to extend

One could infer that restoration is a recognized policy approach and then look for EU-level laws or proposals that adopt similar restoration mechanisms.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > strAtegIes for conservAtIon of BIodIversIty. > p. 29
Strength: 4/5
“Te term biodiversity conservation is primarily associated with the judicious utilisation of natural resources with an approach of sustainable development. Biodiversity conservation is required for ecological, biological, scientifc, economic, cultural, and ethical necessities. Te main objectives of biodiversity conservation are the protection, preservation, management and restoration of natural resources, especially fauna, fora, water-bodies, natural sites, landforms and the culture and traditions of the respective societies. Biodiversity conservation is essential for the survival of mankind. Te experts of ecology and environment have formulated a World Conservation Strategy for a judicious and un-exploitative use of biodiversity and the sustenance of life on the Earth's surface.”
Why relevant

Defines restoration and management of natural resources as a main objective of biodiversity conservation strategies.

How to extend

A student could use this definition to interpret a law titled 'Nature Restoration' as fitting established conservation objectives and then verify whether the EU has formalized such objectives in legislation.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Global Climate Change Alliance > p. 346
Strength: 4/5
“\ Global Climate Change Alliance • Administered by The European Commission• Area of focus Adaptation, Implementation, General, Mitigation - REDD• Date operational 200S The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) is an initiative of the European Union. Its overall objective is to build a new alliance on climate change between the European Union and the poor developing countries that are most affected and that have the least capacity to deal with climate change. The GCCA does not intend to set up a new fund or governance structure, but is working through the European Comriission's established channeis for political dialogue and cooperation at national and international ievel.”
Why relevant

Identifies the European Commission/EU as an active initiator of climate initiatives (the GCCA), showing the EU engages in supranational climate actions.

How to extend

Knowing the EU can launch and administer climate programs, a student could search EU Commission proposals, directives, or regulations for a Nature Restoration Law.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 20: Impact of Climate Change > 20.4" ECOSYSTEMS AND BIO.DIVERSITY > p. 276
Strength: 3/5
“• Climate Change has the potential to cause immense biodiversity loss, affecting both individual species and their ecosystems that support economic growth and human well-being. • The projected extinctions of flora and fauna in the future will be human-driven, i.e., due to adverse impacts of human activities. • According to the International World Wildlife Fund ("WWF"), species from the tropics to the poles are at risk.”
Why relevant

States that climate change causes biodiversity loss, implying that policies addressing restoration could plausibly be framed to tackle both problems together.

How to extend

A student could use this linkage to assess whether any EU law's stated goals include both climate mitigation/adaptation and biodiversity restoration.

Statement 2
Has the World Bank enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Nature Restoration Law was approved in the **European Union**."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly identifies where the NRL was approved — locating it in the EU rather than with the World Bank.
  • Describes NRL requirements aimed at habitat restoration and biodiversity (showing its purpose relates to biodiversity loss).
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"the European Union has intensified legislative actions, including the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). The NRL provides a framework aimed at halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems and biodiversity loss across the EU."
Why this source?
  • States the European Union has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
  • Describes the NRL as a framework aimed at halting and reversing ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"followed by the proposal for the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), a pioneering effort to ensure the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy and halt and reverse the ongoing loss of natural environments and the accompanying ecosystem services at an international scale via supranational legislation."
Why this source?
  • Frames the NRL as a proposal from the European Commission to implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
  • Describes the NRL's aim to halt and reverse the ongoing loss of natural environments and ecosystem services across the European Union.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Biocarbon Fund > p. 344
Strength: 5/5
“• Administered by The World Bank• Area of focus Adaptation, Mitigation general, Mitigation - REDD• Date operational zoo4 The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes supports developing countries' efforts to reduce emission through testing jurisdictional approaches that integrate reducing deforestation and degradation, sustainable forest management with the climate smart agricuitural practices to green .rupply chains.”
Why relevant

Shows the World Bank administers climate/biodiversity financing instruments (BioCarbon Fund), indicating the Bank acts via funds and programs rather than national law-making.

How to extend

A student could check whether the World Bank typically issues binding 'laws' or instead provides financing/guidance to countries, which would make the existence of a Bank-enacted law less likely.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > Strategic Goal A: > p. 394
Strength: 4/5
“Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society • t. By zozo, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. • z. By zozo, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems. production and consumption and have kept the impacts of use of natural resources well within safe ecological limits.”
Why relevant

Describes international policy goals and mainstreaming biodiversity into government planning, illustrating that biodiversity action often takes form of targets/strategies integrated into national systems.

How to extend

One could use this to infer that major biodiversity measures are commonly adopted as international targets or national laws rather than unilateral laws by multilateral banks.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > One Planet Summit > p. 348
Strength: 3/5
“• At least 50 countries committed to protecting 30% of the planet, including land and sea, over the next decade to halt species extinction and address climate change issues, aimed at protecting the world's biodiversity. • The summit launched a program called PREZODE, an international initiative to prevent the emergence of zoonotic diseases and pandemics.”
Why relevant

References multilateral summits where many countries commit to protection targets, showing climate/biodiversity responses are often state-led international agreements.

How to extend

A student could contrast the role of summits and national commitments with the institutional role of the World Bank to judge whether the Bank would 'enact' a law.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 20: Impact of Climate Change > 20.4" ECOSYSTEMS AND BIO.DIVERSITY > p. 276
Strength: 3/5
“• Climate Change has the potential to cause immense biodiversity loss, affecting both individual species and their ecosystems that support economic growth and human well-being. • The projected extinctions of flora and fauna in the future will be human-driven, i.e., due to adverse impacts of human activities. • According to the International World Wildlife Fund ("WWF"), species from the tropics to the poles are at risk.”
Why relevant

Explains the link between climate change and biodiversity loss, clarifying the subject matter that a 'Nature Restoration Law' would address and why international actors engage on it.

How to extend

Knowing the policy area, a student might look up which institutions (governments, conventions, or finance institutions) normally create binding legal instruments in this domain.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > strAtegIes for conservAtIon of BIodIversIty. > p. 29
Strength: 3/5
“Te term biodiversity conservation is primarily associated with the judicious utilisation of natural resources with an approach of sustainable development. Biodiversity conservation is required for ecological, biological, scientifc, economic, cultural, and ethical necessities. Te main objectives of biodiversity conservation are the protection, preservation, management and restoration of natural resources, especially fauna, fora, water-bodies, natural sites, landforms and the culture and traditions of the respective societies. Biodiversity conservation is essential for the survival of mankind. Te experts of ecology and environment have formulated a World Conservation Strategy for a judicious and un-exploitative use of biodiversity and the sustenance of life on the Earth's surface.”
Why relevant

Defines biodiversity conservation objectives (protection, restoration, management), indicating typical policy tools and objectives used to tackle such problems.

How to extend

A student could use this to assess whether the World Bank's usual tools (funding, projects, policy loans) align with creating an independent law named 'NRL' or with supporting national laws and restoration projects.

Statement 3
Has the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"the European Union has intensified legislative actions, including the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). The NRL provides a framework aimed at halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems and biodiversity loss across the EU."
Why this source?
  • Directly states the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is an action of the European Union, not the OECD.
  • Describes the NRL's purpose as halting and reversing ecosystem and biodiversity degradation across the EU.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"EU Nature Restoration Law – A Deep Dive. EU nature restoration law: Huge opportunity to fight biodiversity and climate crises."
Why this source?
  • Refers repeatedly to the 'EU Nature Restoration Law' and discusses its role in fighting biodiversity and climate crises.
  • Supports that the NRL is EU legislation and framed as a tool to address biodiversity and climate issues.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 18: International Economic Institutions > Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) > p. 533
Strength: 5/5
“THE REPORT OF SHIP WAS IMPOUNDED • Its headquarters is located in Paris. • Secretary general is the head of OECD (presently Jose Angel Gurria since June 2006). • OECD is an official UN observer. • Objective of OECD is to stimulate economic progress and world trade. • Frascati Manual, which is prepared by OECD, is a recognised methodology for collecting research and development statistics and is an essential tool for statisticians and policy makers.”
Why relevant

Describes OECD's mandate, headquarters and role as an international organisation and UN observer focused on economic progress and policy guidance.

How to extend

A student could combine this with the basic fact that international organisations that 'stimulate economic progress' typically issue guidance/reports rather than enact binding laws, so they should check whether NRL is a law from a national/regional authority instead.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 21: Sustainable Development and Climate Change > DECARBONISING TRANSPORT PROJECT > p. 600
Strength: 4/5
“'Decarbonizing Transport in Emerging Economics' was launched by NITI Aayog along with the International Transport Forum of OECD. The project will allow India to implement its climate ambitions into action by providing an analytical assistant to point out the climate actions and by making policies based on data analysis.”
Why relevant

Gives an example of OECD's activity — launching a policy/analytical project (Decarbonising Transport) with national partners rather than creating laws.

How to extend

Use this pattern to infer OECD more commonly runs projects and provides analysis; verify whether the NRL was produced as a project/report or as legislation by a government/union.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > Strategic Goal E: > p. 395
Strength: 4/5
“Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building. • r. By zot5 each Party has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, and has commenced implementing an effective, participatory and updated national biodiversity strategy and action plan.• z By the latest, the mobilization of financial resources for effectively implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 from all sources, and in accordance with the consolidated and agreed Process in the Strategy for Resource Mobilization, should increase substantially from the current level. This target will be subject to changes contingent on resource needs assessments to be developed and reported by Parties.”
Why relevant

Explains that parties develop, adopt and implement national biodiversity strategies and action plans as policy instruments — showing that biodiversity measures are often adopted by Parties (states) not by international secretariats.

How to extend

Combine with the fact that 'Parties' refers to treaty members (states) to check whether NRL is a treaty obligation or domestic/regional law rather than an OECD enactment.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > Strategic Goal A: > p. 394
Strength: 3/5
“Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society • t. By zozo, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. • z. By zozo, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems. production and consumption and have kept the impacts of use of natural resources well within safe ecological limits.”
Why relevant

States a strategic goal to mainstream biodiversity across government and society, illustrating the typical content and objectives of biodiversity policy instruments.

How to extend

A student could compare the objectives and scope described here with the text/source of the NRL to see if it matches OECD guidance or national/regional legal language.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Rio Conventinns > p. 427
Strength: 3/5
“• Three environment conventions, two of which were adopted at the 1992 "Earth Summit" in Rio de Janeiro: the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), while the third, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), was adopted in 1994. The issues addressed by the three treaties are related -- in particular, climate change can have adverse effects on desertification and biodiversity -- and through a Joint Liaison Group, the secretariats of the three conventions take steps to coordinate activities to achieve common progress.”
Why relevant

Notes the three Rio conventions (UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD) and coordination between their secretariats, showing that international treaties and their parties coordinate biodiversity and climate actions.

How to extend

Use this to suspect that major binding measures on biodiversity/climate originate from treaties or national laws linked to those conventions, so check whether NRL is linked to CBD/UNFCCC processes rather than the OECD.

Statement 4
Has the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Nature Restoration Law was approved in the **European Union**."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Nature Restoration Law was approved in the European Union, attributing the law to the EU rather than FAO.
  • Describes legal requirements and national regulation adoption as parts of EU implementation, showing the NRL is an EU instrument.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"the European Union has intensified legislative actions, including the Nature Restoration Law (NRL)."
Why this source?
  • Identifies the NRL as a legislative action by the European Union, describing it as a framework for Member States.
  • Frames the NRL as part of the EU's Biodiversity Strategy, indicating it is EU legislation rather than an FAO enactment.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL)... co-funded by the European Commission... support the implementation of the EU's proposed Nature Restoration Law (NRL)"
Why this source?
  • Discusses implementation and support for the EU's proposed Nature Restoration Law, noting European Commission involvement and EU-focused scientific contributions.
  • Shows the NRL is linked to EU institutions and projects, not enacted by FAO.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > UN-BEDD Programme > p. 347
Strength: 5/5
“• Administered by UNDP• Area of focus Mitigation REDD• Date operational zooS Three UN Agencies - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - have collaborated in the estabiishment of the UN-REDD programme, a multi-donor trust {und that allows donors to pool resources and provide funding with the-aim of significantly reducing global emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. Through its nine initial country programme activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the UN-REDD Programme supports the capacity of national governments to prepare and implement national REDD strategies with the involvement of all stakeholders.”
Why relevant

Shows FAO acts as one of multiple UN agencies collaborating on international programmes (UN-REDD) focused on forest/deforestation mitigation rather than as a national law‑maker.

How to extend

A student could use this pattern (FAO as programme partner) plus basic knowledge that international agencies typically run programmes/guidelines to infer FAO is more likely to support/advise than 'enact' a law, and then check which institution passed the NRL.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Major Technology Mission Initiatives in Agriculture > p. 354
Strength: 4/5
“Other organizations involved in its implementation are FAO and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). e-Choupal - The e-Choupal initiative of ITC Ltd. provides farming information and also enables elimination of middlemen. It also provides access to storage services”
Why relevant

States FAO is 'involved in implementation' of initiatives alongside a national ministry, indicating a supporting/implementing role in national programmes.

How to extend

Use this example to reason that FAO participates in implementation with governments, so the formal enactment of laws likely rests with national authorities — prompting verification of the NRL's legislative origin.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > BIodIversIty conservAtIon In IndIA. > p. 31
Strength: 5/5
“Te Government of India has taken several important steps including enactments of laws for the insitu and ex-situ conservation of endangered and vulnerable plants and animals. Creation of biosphere reserves, national parks, sanctuaries, world heritage sites, zoological parks, etc. are some of the important steps in this direction which have been described briefy as below:”
Why relevant

Describes the Government of India taking 'enactments of laws' for conservation, highlighting that governments enact laws for biodiversity protection.

How to extend

Combine this rule (governments enact conservation laws) with the question to check whether the NRL is a national/legislative act rather than an FAO action.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > IntroductIon. > p. 4
Strength: 3/5
“Te production of oxygen, reduction of carbon-dioxide, maintaining the water cycle, and protecting soil are some important services. Te loss of biodiversity contribute to global climate changes. Te loss of forest cover, contributes to 'greenhouse efect'. Biodiversity loss is also causing major atmospheric changes, leading to increase in temperature, serious drought in some areas and unexpected foods in other areas. Biological diversity is also essential for preserving ecological processes, such as fxing of nutrients, soil formation, circulation and cleansing of air and water, maintaining river fows throughout the year and local food reduction. Biodiversity, apart from food, clothing and energy provides medicines.”
Why relevant

Explains links between biodiversity loss and climate change, establishing the substantive policy area the NRL would address (biodiversity + climate), useful for checking mandates of organizations involved.

How to extend

A student could match this policy area to FAO's stated mandates/programmes to see if issuing laws fits FAO's typical activities.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Bonn > p. 333
Strength: 4/5
“The Koronivia-Jerint Work on Agriculture (KjWA) is a decision that was reached at the COP 23, 2017 on next steps for agriculture within the UNFCCC framework. The decision officially acknowledges the significance of the agriculture sectors in adapting to and mitigating climate change. Under this landmark decision, countries agreed to work together to make sure that agricultural development ensures both increased food security in the face of climate change and a reduction in emissions.”
Why relevant

Gives an example (Koronivia-KjWA) of a climate/agriculture decision reached within UNFCCC where countries agreed on actions, illustrating that international climate measures are often decisions by states/UN processes, not agency‑enacted laws.

How to extend

Use this pattern to infer that major policy instruments addressing agriculture/climate come from intergovernmental decisions or national lawmaking, so one should check whether NRL originated from a government or an international agency like FAO.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC has a specific fascination with European Union regulations because they often set global standards (the 'Brussels Effect'). If a new environmental rule disrupts trade or sets a global precedent (like CBAM or NRL), it is high-probability material.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Current Affairs Sitter. Covered extensively in The Hindu, DownToEarth, and major monthly compilations under 'International Environment'.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: GS III Environment > International Conventions & Legislations. Specifically, the 'EU Green Deal' ecosystem.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM); 'Fit for 55' package; Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 2 on restoration); High Seas Treaty (BBNJ).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading about global environment news, filter for 'Binding Laws' vs. 'Voluntary Pledges'. The EU is currently the only major bloc turning voluntary biodiversity targets into binding hard law.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Climate–biodiversity nexus
💡 The insight

Climate change and biodiversity loss are mutually reinforcing: climate change drives species and ecosystem loss, while loss of biodiversity amplifies climate impacts.

High-yield for UPSC because many questions link environmental degradation to socio-economic impacts and policy responses; connects to topics on ecosystem services, mitigation/adaptation, and sustainable development; enables answers that integrate physical processes with policy implications.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 20: Impact of Climate Change > 20.4" ECOSYSTEMS AND BIO.DIVERSITY > p. 276
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > IntroductIon. > p. 4
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Rio Conventinns > p. 427
🔗 Anchor: "Has the European Union enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climat..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 International environmental frameworks and coordination
💡 The insight

Global treaties (UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD) address interconnected issues of climate, biodiversity and desertification and coordinate actions among their secretariats.

Important for GS and essay papers: helps situate national/regional laws within multilateral regimes, shows institutional linkages and policy coherence; useful for questions on international cooperation, treaty mechanisms, and multilateral diplomacy.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Rio Conventinns > p. 427
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Global Climate Change Alliance > p. 346
🔗 Anchor: "Has the European Union enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climat..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Conservation and restoration objectives
💡 The insight

Biodiversity conservation emphasizes protection, preservation, management and restoration of natural resources alongside stewardship and sustainable use.

Directly relevant for policy questions on restoration laws and programs; equips aspirants to discuss objectives, instruments (restoration, protected areas, payment schemes) and implementation challenges; connects to topics on environmental governance and ecosystem services.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > strAtegIes for conservAtIon of BIodIversIty. > p. 29
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Natural Resources and Their Use > Responsible and Wise Use of Natural Resources: Stewardship > p. 12
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > causes of Biodiversity loss > p. 28
🔗 Anchor: "Has the European Union enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climat..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Climate change as a driver of biodiversity loss
💡 The insight

Rising temperatures, habitat destruction and other climate-linked processes directly increase species extinctions and degrade ecosystem services.

High-yield for environment questions because it links climate policy to biodiversity outcomes and development impacts. Mastering this helps answer questions on mitigation vs adaptation, ecosystem services, and human-wellbeing consequences of environmental change.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 20: Impact of Climate Change > 20.4" ECOSYSTEMS AND BIO.DIVERSITY > p. 276
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > IntroductIon. > p. 4
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 14: Biodiversity and Conservation > LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY > p. 117
🔗 Anchor: "Has the World Bank enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate ch..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Role of international finance in forest carbon and REDD+ initiatives
💡 The insight

Multilateral finance mechanisms support reducing deforestation and integrating sustainable forest management with climate mitigation approaches.

Important for questions on institutional responses to climate change, financing mechanisms (e.g., World Bank-administered funds), and policy instruments like REDD+. Understanding this enables analysis of implementation challenges and financing options for nature-based solutions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Biocarbon Fund > p. 344
🔗 Anchor: "Has the World Bank enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate ch..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Global biodiversity targets and mainstreaming conservation
💡 The insight

International targets and strategies aim to reduce biodiversity loss by integrating biodiversity values into national planning and protecting significant portions of land and sea.

Crucial for UPSC because it connects international conventions and summits to national policy priorities, helps answer questions on strategic goals (e.g., 30% protection) and mainstreaming biodiversity into development and accounting frameworks.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > One Planet Summit > p. 348
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > Strategic Goal A: > p. 394
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > strAtegIes for conservAtIon of BIodIversIty. > p. 29
🔗 Anchor: "Has the World Bank enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate ch..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 OECD — mandate and institutional role
💡 The insight

Understanding OECD's remit clarifies whether it can enact environmental laws like a 'Nature Restoration Law'.

High-yield for questions on international institutions and policy authority; helps distinguish between organizations that set guidelines versus those that create binding legal instruments. Useful in comparative questions on global governance and which bodies can enact or enforce laws.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 18: International Economic Institutions > Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) > p. 533
🔗 Anchor: "Has the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) enacted th..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It mandates that products like coffee, cocoa, and palm oil sold in the EU must not come from deforested land. This directly impacts Indian exports and is the 'logical sibling' to the NRL.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Focus on the word 'Enacted' and 'Law'. The World Bank provides 'Funds' or 'Loans'. The OECD publishes 'Guidelines' or 'Reports'. The FAO runs 'Programmes'. Only the European Union (a supranational legislature) has the power to 'enact' a binding 'Law' across multiple nations.

🔗 Mains Connection

Links to GS II (IR - Trade Agreements) and GS III (Economy). The NRL and EUDR are often viewed by developing nations (like India/Brazil) as 'Green Protectionism' or Non-Tariff Barriers that complicate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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In the middle of the year 2008 the Parliament of which one of the following countries became the first in the world to enact a Climate Act by passing 'The Climate Change Accountability Bill' ?

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With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?