The scientific community is deeply concerned about the ongoing discussions on the EU’s Green Deal. Of particular concern are the current criticisms targeting the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) and Nature Restoration Law (NRL). We urge policy makers to continue the legislative procedure for the SUR and the NRL, and invite opponents of the Green Deal for a consultation with scientists. The call was led by 23 scientists and signed by 6000 scientists across EU Member States and 30 additional countries.

This open letter is accompanied by signatures from 6000 scientists. The document has been adjusted and elaborated in response to comments on the initial versions of 7.6.2023, and two new claims and counter-claims, as well as introduction and discussion, were added.