The EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) establishes a binding framework for the recovery of degraded ecosystems, with a particular focus on river connectivity, pollinator recovery, and agricultural resilience. While the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been widely criticized for funding some practices that may undermine biodiversity, the NRL introduces harmonized monitoring requirements and ambitious targets, including the restoration of 25,000 km of free-flowing rivers and the reversal of pollinator decline by 2030. In Italy, where about 80% of habitats are in unfavorable condition and soil carbon stocks continue to decline, the NRL represents a crucial opportunity to accelerate the transition toward sustainable land-use practices such as agroforestry and carbon farming. Ultimately, effective implementation of the NRL should be understood as a long-term investment in ecosystem functionality, food security, and climate stability.