Peatlands and wetlands in the new CAP: too little action to protect and restore

Member States must include ambitious targets and measures for peatland protection and restoration in CAP Strategic Plans. Incentives to protect and re-wet wetlands and peatlands through eco-schemes and second pillar AECMs should be increased and Member States must set stricter rules to stop the deterioration of peatlands through GAEC 2 and implement it from 2023.