15 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2020/0300(COD)
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission’s evaluation of the 7th EAP24 concluded that its 2050 vision and priority objectives are still valid; that it has helped to provide more predictable, faster and better-coordinated action in environment policy; and that its structure and enabling framework have helped create synergies, thus making environment policy more effective and efficient. Moreover, the evaluation concluded that the 7th EAP anticipated the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda by insisting that economic growth and social wellbeing depend on a healthy natural resource base, and facilitated delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. It also enabled the Union to speak with one voice on the global stage on climate and environmental matters. In its evaluation of the 7th EAP, the Commission also concluded that progress in attaining the set objectives had been insufficient, particularly as regards those objectives related to nature protection, the environment and health and policy integration was not sufficient, and noted that its implementation could have been reinforced by a stronger monitoring mechanism. __________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to the EEA report ‘The European environment – state and outlook 2020, Knowledge for transition to a sustainable Europe’ (‘SOER 2020’), 2020 and the subsequent years represents a unique window of opportunity for the Union to show leadership on sustainability and to face the urgent sustainability challenges requiring systemic solutions. As stated in SOER 2020, the changes in the global climate and ecosystems observed since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The global population has tripled since 1950, while the population living in cities has quadrupled. With the current growth model, environmental pressures are expected to increase further, causingwhich will further aggravate direct and indirect harmful effects on human health and well-being. This is especially true for the sectors with the highest environmental impact – food, including agricultural production, mobility, energy as well as infrastructure and buildings.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.(Does not affect English version.)
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy that gives back to the planet more than it takes. A regenerative growth model recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and will results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, and therefore will ensuringe the abundance of renewable and non- renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, plant and animal, land, freshwater, wetland and marine ecosystems;
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promoting environmental sustainability and significantly reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, mobility and the food system, including agriculture.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation on environment and climatethe existence of high-quality and ambitious Union legislation on environment and climate, ensuring their effective and efficient implementation and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
– mainstreaming the priority objectives set out in Article 2 in all relevant strategies, legislative and non- legislative initiatives, programmes, investments and projects at Union, national, regional and local levels, as well as relevant international agreements concluded by the Union, so that they and their implementation do no harm to any of the priority objectives set out in Article 2;
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the strict application of the precautionary principle in cases where, despite all efforts, the available scientific knowledge is incomplete or insufficient;
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available and easily accessible,, easily accessible and in a form that is sufficiently comprehensible for the general public, thereby contributing to further raising awareness of the content of the thematic priority objectives set out in Article 2 and the need to meet them, all without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation;
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – introductory part
(k) supporting the global uptakeadoption of the priority objectives laid down in Article 2, ensuring coherence between internal and external approaches and coordinated action, in particular as regards:
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5 a (new)
– ensuring that the Union does not, through its measures and activities, contribute, directly or indirectly, to environmental degradation and does not jeopardise the achievement in third countries of the priority objectives set out in Article 2;
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) taking immediate remedial action in the event that the interim evaluation referred to in Article 4(1) concludes that the progress of the Union and the Member States in achieving the priority objectives set out in Article 2 is insufficient;
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, supported by the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, shall regularly assess and report on the progress of the Union and the Member States with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in Article 2 on a regular basis not exceeding two years, taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3.
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall regularly examine data and knowledge needs at Union and national level, including the capacity of the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency to carry out the tasks referred to in paragraph 3, and report on the results of this review, including proposals to address any deficiencies.