Activities of Daniel BUDA related to 2020/0300(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030
Amendments (10)
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Decision No 1386/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council23 established the 7th Environment Action Programme (the 7th EAP), which sets out the Union’s environmental agenda until 31 December 2020 as well as a long- term vision for 2050. _________________ 23 OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 171 and a clear description of an integrated environmental policy that contributes to sustainable economic growth and human health and well-being, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission’s evaluation of the 7<˂sup>˃th<˂/sup>˃ 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 related to nature protection, health and policy integration was not sufficient. The Commission has found that further efforts are needed to meet energy efficiency targets. At the same time, the Commission points out that major challenges remain and new ones are arising in connection with the evaluation of the 7th EAP, such as the global environmental crisis, which is having a direct impact on human health. _________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Commission responded to the challenges identified in the SOER 2020 by adopting the European Green Deal25: a new growth strategy for the twin green and digital transition that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a competitive, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy, to ensure the protection, conservation and enhancement of EU natural resources and safeguard the health and well-being of present and future generations against environmental risks and related impacts. The European Commission also adopted a number of new strategic initiatives, such as a new circular economy action plan for a clean and competitive Europe, a biodiversity strategy for 2030 and a 'farm to fork' strategy. Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council26 enshrines into law the Union target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. _________________ 25 COM(2019) 640 final. 26 COM(2020) 80 final.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a sustainable climate- neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives in which it is placing its trust.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, leaving no one behind, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy, giving top priority to sustainability with regard to all relevant initiatives and projects;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) pursuing a zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free-environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well-being of citizepresent and future generations from environment- related risks and impacts;
Amendment 168 #
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 climate and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity and ensuring achievement of performance levels, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) makingensuring that the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP respect transparency rules and are publicly available and easily accessible, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4
— strengthening international environmental governance by closing remaining gaps and strengthening respect for and even-handed application of recognised international environmental principles within a reasonable period;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Reaching the 8th EAP’s priority objectives will require mobilising broad support by involving citizens, economic stakeholders, social partners and other stakeholders, and encouraging cooperation in the development and implementation of strategies, policies or legislation related to the 8th EAP at every level amongst national, regional and local authorities, in urban and rural areas.