With the rate of extinction at more than 100 000 times the background rate, biodiversity is at threat. The following articles shed light on international and EU rules aiming at conserving nature, in particular with respect to the Natura 2000 network.

EU Biodiversity Law
‘EU Biodiversity Law’, in E. Morgera and J. Razzaque (eds.), Biodiversity and Nature Protection Law, Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law, World Academy (EE, 2017) 413-430.
Natura 2000 Impact Assessment
‘Assessment and Authorisation of Plans and Projects Having a Significant Impact on Natura 2000 Sites’ in B. Vanheudesen et L. Squintani (eds.), EU Environmental and Planning Law Aspects of Large-Scale Projects, Intersentia, p.237.
Appropriate Impact Assessment of Impacts on Natura 2000 Sites
N. de Sadeleer, « The Appropriate Impact Assessment and Authorisation Requirements of Plans and Projects likely to have Significant Impacts on Natura 2000 Sites”, ELNI Law Journal, 2013, n° 2, p. 7-22.
The Birds, Habitats, and Environmental Liability Directives to the Rescue of Wildlife

N. de Sadeleer, ‘The Birds, Habitats, and Environmental Liability Directives to the Rescue of Wildlife under Threat’, The Yearbook of European Environmental Law, vol. 7, Oxford University Press, 2007, 36-75.
EU Law and Biodiversity
N. de Sadeleer, “EC Law and Biodiversity. How to save Noah’s Ark”, Journal for European Environmental and Planning Law (J.E.E.P.L.), 2007/3, pp. 168-180.
Habitats Conservation in EU Law
N. de Sadeleer, ‘Habitats Conservation in EC Law – From Nature Sanctuaries to Ecological Networks’, The Yearbook of European Environmental Law, vol. 5, Oxford University Press, 2005, 215-252.

Patrimoine naturel
« Le patrimoine naturel de l’UE », P. Halley (ed.), L’environnement, un patrimoine commun et son État-gardien, 2012, p. 38-55.
La protection de la nature et de la biodiversité
N. de Sadeleer, “La protection de la nature et de la biodiversité”, Droit et politiques de l’environnement, sous la direction d’Y. Petit, Paris, La documentation française, 2009, pp. 187 à 198.
La conservation des habitats naturels en droit communautaire

N. de Sadeleer, “La conservation des habitats naturels en droit communautaire”, RevCEDOUA, 2003, n°1, 9-43.
La conservation de la nature au-delà des espèces et des espaces

“La conservation de la nature au-delà des espèces et des espaces : l’émergence des concepts écologiques en droit international” in Ph. Gérard & M. van de Kerchove (dir.), Images et usages de la nature en droit, Bruxelles, Publications Universitaires de Saint-Louis, 1993, pp. 165-206.

Protección de la naturaleza
“Desde la protección de la naturaleza a la conservación de la biodiversidad”, in La Directiva de Hábitats de la Unión Europea: Balance de 20 20 Años, Thomson Reuters, Arzanzadi, 2012, pp. 239-253
