5 Amendments of Eleonora EVI related to 2019/2157(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that there is no specific legal basis for a common EU forest policy; points out, however, forest ecosystem is part of the European natural heritage regarding which the EU has competences, and that many EU policies have an impact on forests and the forest- based sector and require stronger cross-sectoral coordination; stresses, therefore, that it is vital to have stronger cross-sectoral coordination and greater integration of the relevant policies, both at EU level and among the Member States;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that European forest-based industries help decarbonise Europe bycould help replacinge CO2- intensive raw materials and fossil energy with forest-based alternatives such as biogas and biofuel, and therefore help with forest-based alternatives; highlights, however, the trade-offs inherent in this, since the production of forest-based alternatives and increased demand for timber can lead to issues such as deforestation, land grabbing achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Dealnd habitat deterioration, having an impact also on forests' ability to sequester carbon; is of the view that it is only by promoting truly renewable sources of energy that we can overcome this contradiction which should be addressed in the future strategy proposed by the Commission;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that forest-based industry is a key driving force behStresses the importance of preserving the forest heritage in Europe and worldwide and of incentivisindg the circular bioeconomy; encourages the Member States to support recyclable, sustainable and bio-based products through public procurement and investment support;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to ensure the timely and adequate implementation of the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)1; considers that a more efficient use of timber should be prioritised, in accordance with the 'cascading principle', starting from higher value-added uses and discouraging the production of products with a short life; _________________ 1Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need for sustainable forest management, and the regional and economic importance of forestsHighlights yet again the irreplaceable role of forests as the green lungs of our world and takes the view that their protection should be a political priority for the European Union.