Webinar: Need for Seeds: Securing a Safe Supply Chain for Successful Nature Restoration

With the incoming implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation, EU Member States are facing many challenges in the establishment of national strategies and action plans on nature restoration. In this context, the BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub, a group of experts supporting the Nature Restoration Regulation, published four policy briefs providing recommendations for successful restoration operations at national level, part of the Nature Restoration Regulation Policy Briefs series.

On Monday 14 September 2026, 14:00 CEST, Biodiversa+ will host a webinar to present the Policy Brief “Need for Seeds: Securing a Safe Supply Chain for Successful Nature Restoration“.

Seeds lie at the foundation of ecosystem restoration, yet, 90% of the European market is still dominated by uncertified seeds. The brief explores how to secure and plan the supply chain, and ensure seed provenance. This is the basis to maximise plants’ ecological adaptation and climate resilience, and prevent risks such as genetic pollution and biological invasion.

During this webinar, participants will hear from the authors of the briefs, followed by a Q&A session. The webinar will introduce:

• why the origin of plant material is crucial and what the risks of poor seed sourcing are;
• the Seed Transfer Zone as a concrete tool for action;
• how to plan the seed supply chain in advance;
• practical recommendations for policymakers to anticipate needs, coordinate across borders and sectors, and support native seed sector growth.