Activities of Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET related to 2018/2279(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Annual strategic report on the implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (debate) ES
Annual strategic report on the implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (debate) ES
Reports (1)
REPORT Annual strategic report on the implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) PDF (231 KB) DOC (85 KB)
Amendments (43)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the European Commission’s Reflection Paper entitled “Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030”, released on 30 January 2019,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Europe 2020 Strategy,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
- having regard to regard to Article 208 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 2030 Agenda is based on the Union’s core values of democracy and participationgood governance, social justice, solidarity and sustainability, respect for the rule of law and human rights, both within Europe and around the globe, and striving to achieve the SDGs therefore naturally follows the European Union’s plansambition to create a better, healthier and more sustainable future for Europe;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the European Consensus on Development recognises that Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) is a fundamental part of the EU's contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and that sustainable development requires a holistic and cross-cutting policy approach, ultimately being an issue of governance which needs to be pursued in partnership with all stakeholders and at all levels.
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the financing of the SDGs poses an enormous challenge which demands a strong global partnership and the use of all forms of financing (from domestic, international, public, private and innovative sources), as well as non- financial means; whereas private financing can complement, butis essential but should not substitute, public funding;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas achieving the SDGs does not depend only on sufficient finance, but also on non-financial actions as acknowledged in the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
H c. Whereas over the past five years, the EU has made good progress towards almost all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas EU Member States are already leading the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. Whereas seven of the EU-27 Member States are among the top 10 in Global SDG Index ranking and whereas the EU-27 Member States as a whole are in top 50 (out of 156);1a _________________ 1a Reflection paper “Towards a sustainable Europe by 2030”, page 7.(https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/b eta- political/files/rp_sustainable_europe_30- 01_en_web.pdf)
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines that the implementation of the 2030 Agenda is closely linked to European values and interests and represents an important innovation for reinvigorating a global order, based on multilateralism and international cooperation;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. calls on EU Member State to support the ongoing reform of the United Nations, making it fit for purpose to implement the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Insists that implementing the SDGs requires effective cooperation at EU, national, regional and local levels respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; Stresses the importance of the Advisory Councils for Environment and Sustainable Development role in this cooperation, and considers that their implication at all governance levels should be reinforced.
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that many Member States and partner countries beyond the EU have made considerable efforts to design mechanisms and strategies to implement the SDGs and to integrate them into their policies and governance frameworks; underlines that the EU, by helping and encouraging third countries to follow similar actions, can push for a level playing field, where all compete under the same conditions; acknowledges that further improvements at EU level are still necessary;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that many EU Member States and partner countries beyond the EUs well as third countries and regions have made considerable efforts to design mechanisms and strategies to implement the SDGs and to integrate them into their policies and governance frameworks;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that the EU has some of the world’s highest environmental standards already, and that its businesses are ahead of the curve compared to global competitors, which is why the EU is also seen as a stronghold for freedom and democracy, with stable institutions based on the rule of law and a vibrant civil society; finds that the EU could therefore decide to promote more strongly its current environmental, social and governance standards;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure an horizonal approach to the Sustainable Development Goals in their policies
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines, that overall, the EU has managed to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions, and decouple them from economic growth, thus robustly contributing to the global effort, also taking into account emissions embedded in the EU’s imports and exports;1a notes however that, more efforts are needed both at the EU level and globally; _________________ 1a In-depthan alysis in support of the Commission Communication COM(2018)773.
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to identify clearlycontinue analysing existing gaps in all relevant policies in order to assess what needs to be done by 2030 in terms of EU policies, legislation, governance and implementation and to submit a full reporfully take account onf those gaps without further delay so as to present a comprehensive strategy before the end of 2019is analysis in developing a new European growth strategy to replace the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to mainstream the SDGs into its Better Regulation Agenda and underlines the potential for using the Better Regulation tools strategically in order toCommission independent evaluateions of EU policy coherence with regard tofor the 2030 Agenda; calls on the Commission to establish an SDG check of all new policies and legislation anfurther strengthen and monitor its regular ex- ante assessments in this regard to ensure full policy coherence in the implementation of the SDGs, while promoting synergies, gaining co-benefits and avoiding trade- offs, both at Union and Member State level;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Given the legal commitment to promoting Policy Coherence for Development expressed in Article 208 of the Treaty on European Union, stresses the need for the EU to pro-actively enter into dialogue with developing countries and regions to discuss and consider major policy initiatives that may affect them;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Insists on the need to strengthen local actors as agents for sustainable development and calls for a stronger participation of national parliaments and regional and local authorities at all stages of the SDGs implementation, from planning and programming to evaluation and monitoring; further calls on the Commission to enhance its support to cities and local authorities to develop, implement and monitor effective policy initiatives and strategies to achieve the SDGs;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Welcomes the growing involvement of the private sector to help achieve the SDGs; stresses the importance of creating an environment that facilitates new initiatives and partnerships between the public and the private sector, and that encourages companies to align their business strategies with sustainable development objectives;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages Member States to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress and encourages those Member States that have not already committed to completing a VNR to do so in accordance with the 2030 Agenda and for Member States having already presented a VNR to set-up a calendar for regular future VNRs;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Encourages the Commission and EU Member States to broaden joint programming and joint implementation of development cooperation, based on SDG policy dialogues with partner countries, national development plans and VNRs, duly taking into account country ownership and other principles of development effectiveness;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Notes that progress made by Member States varies, depending, among other factors, on the SDG in question, national priority objectives and targets; recalls that SDGs are interconnected and that a system approach to their implementation, with due attention to spill-overs, should be pursued;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Underlines that the EU should continue on the successful path, amongst others, to a transition to a low-carbon, climate-neutral, resource-efficient and biodiverse economy in full compliance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Stresses that education is key to developing self-sustained societies; calls for the EU to link quality education, technical and vocational training and cooperation with industry as an essential pre-condition for youth employability and access to qualified jobs;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Welcomes the idea of promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; recognises the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, inclusive business models and research institutes as engines of growth, employment and local innovation, which will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs; calls for the promotion of an enabling environment for investment, industrialisation, business activity, science, technology and innovation in order to stimulate and accelerate domestic economic and human development;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls on the Commission to promote sustainable global value chains with the introduction of due diligence systems for companies, with a focus on their entire supply chain, which would encourage businesses to invest more responsibly and stimulate a more effective implementation of sustainability chapters in free trade agreements, including in the areas of anticorruption, transparency, anti-tax avoidance and responsible business conduct;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Encourages the Commission and Member States to address targets more systematically under SDG 8 (sustainable growth and employment) within their development cooperation policies and (joint)programming; calls for further contributions towards achieving SDG 8, ranging from improvements of productive capacities, revenue generation, industrialisation, sustainable consumption and production patterns to trade, private sector development, business environment, infrastructure and tourism;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage the emergence of new business models, bring down the barriers in the Single Market and take advantage of new technologies such as artificial intelligence; stresses that important horizontal enablers such as research and innovation, finance, pricing and taxation, responsible business conduct, and new business models and education could create the right conditions for sustainability change;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Stresses that combating inequalities in and between countries, discrimination, promoting peace, participatory democracy, good governance, rule of law and human rights must be objectives cutting across EU development policy;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 f (new)
Paragraph 17 f (new)
17 f. Reiterates the universal values of democracy, good governance, rule of law and human rights as preconditions for sustainable development; acknowledges that SDG 16 (peaceful and inclusive societies) is defined as a priority by the majority of EU Member States; deeply regrets, however, that globally, armed conflict and violence are still prevalent; expresses concern about the lack of progress in enhancing rule of law and access to justice in many countries; recalls the EU and Members States’ commitment expressed in the European Consensus on Development to a comprehensive approach to conflict and crises, focusing on fragility and human security, while recognising the nexus between sustainable development, humanitarian action, peace and security and special attention to fragile and conflict affected states;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17 e. Reiterates the direct link between security and development; stresses that the objective of peaceful and inclusive societies with access to justice for all should translate into EU external action which, by supporting all local stakeholders who can help bring this about, builds resilience, promotes human security, strengthens the rule of law, restores confidence and tackles the complex challenges of insecurity, fragility and democratic transition;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 f (new)
Paragraph 17 f (new)
17 f. Welcomes the EU’s endeavours to maximise coherence and build synergies between different policies in order to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 g (new)
Paragraph 17 g (new)
17 g. Underlines the crucial role of the private sector for progress towards the SDGs, in particular through responsible and sustainable investments, enhancing inclusive growth, as well as by promoting and committing to responsible business conduct; stresses in this context also the need for investment friendly policy frameworks and the rule of law;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17 d. Acknowledges that EU research, development and innovation hubs and incubators are important to support sustainable development; therefore calls the Commission and the Member States to promote stronger links between researchers and business, so that researchers and businesses can meet, exchange best practises, and spur innovation; underlines that research and innovation funding needs to be complemented with a strategic approach to investment, allowing innovative solutions to reach the market, as these often require capital intensive and high- risk investments;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that science, technology and innovation are particularly important tools for implementing the SDGs and recognises the need to improve governance in this sector; regrets that the potential contribution of the scientific community has not been fully enhanced so far; emphasises the need for Horizon 2020 and future framework programmes for research to integrate better the concept of sustainable development and societal challenges;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that education, science, technology, research and innovation are particularly important tools for implementing the SDGs; emphasises the need for Horizon 2020 and future framework programmes for research to integrate better the concept of sustainable development and societal challenges;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that agriculture in the EU has made real progress on the climate and environmental front, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and nitrates levels in riversby 17.7% since 1990; further notes that organic farming, with an emphasis on environmental protection and animal welfare, has been steadily increasing in all EU Member States since 2005 and is expected to keep growing;1a _________________ 1aReflection paper “Towards a sustainable Europe by 2030”, page 17.(https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/ beta- political/files/rp_sustainable_europe_30- 01_en_web.pdf)
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Emphasises that achieving the SDGs in the areas of food, agriculture, energy, materials, cities, and health and well-being could open market opportunities of more than EUR 10 trillion;1a underlines however that in order to achieve the EUs ambition to achieve a resource-efficient economy, the EU and its Member States must lead the way in science, technology, and modern infrastructure; _________________ 1aBusiness and Sustainable Development Commission, “Better Business Better World, The report of the Business & Sustainable Development Commission."
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18 c. Highlights that given the growing complexity and globalisation of supply chains, it is important to promote the application of high sustainability standards also in third countries.