Government Asks Public For Views On Nature Restoration Plan

The Government is asking the public to share their views on Gibraltar’s natural environment as part of the new National Nature Restoration Plan.

The online consultation is open until 5pm on Monday 31st August.

A statement from the Government follows below:

Gibraltar has enacted the Nature Restoration Act 2026, giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 in line with the Government's obligations under the UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar. 

In line with other countries in the EU, Gibraltar will now produce its own National Nature Restoration Plan for the restoration of degraded ecosystems in terrestrial and marine environments. One of the main requirements of the Act is that, by 31 December 2030, at least 20% of ecosystems identified as being in need of restoration in Gibraltar are subject to active, area-based restoration measures. 

The Department of the Environment is inviting members of the public to share their views on the restoration and improvement of Gibraltar's natural environment, including areas on land, along the coast and in Gibraltar's waters. 

The public consultation will help inform the development of Gibraltar's National Nature Restoration Plan and will contribute to identifying the issues, priorities and initiatives that are most important to our community. 

Everyone is encouraged to take part. You do not need to be an expert to contribute, and there are no right or wrong answers. The Department welcomes a wide range of views, comments, suggestions and recommendations. 

The questionnaire will take only a few minutes to complete. 

Please take part by completing the online questionnaire using the link below: National Nature Restoration Plan - Consultation Form 

Any additional comments can also be submitted by email to: 

info.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi 

The closing date for submissions is 5:00pm on Monday 31 August 2026. 

The Department thanks members of the public for taking the time to participate and contribute to the development of Gibraltar's National Nature Restoration Plan.