A key goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) is to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems globally by 2030. In line with this, the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL), in force since 2024, requires effective restoration measures on at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea by 2030. To achieve this, Member States are developing the national restoration plans (NRPs) detailing how NRL targets will be met. A first draft, using the EU template, is due by early 2026. After a formal consultation phase, the revised draft must be submitted to the European Commission in September 2026. This process demands coordination across governance levels, stakeholder and public involvement, financial support, and robust monitoring and evaluation systems.