181 Amendments of Daniel BUDA related to 2022/0195(COD)
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on [Agriculture and Rural Development] calls on the Committee on [the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [Commission proposal].
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to lay down rules at Union level on the restoration of ecosystems to ensure the recovery to biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union territory, in a balanced context with guaranteed food security. Restoring ecosystems also contributes to the Union climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation objectives.
Amendment 148 #
(7) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to ensure that Europe’s biodiversity will be put on the path to recovery by 2030 for the benefits of people, the planet, the climate and our economy. ItAt the same time, the strategy highlights there is an intrinsic link between biodiversity and food security, highlighting the vital role farmers play in preserving biodiversity in the EU but also the crucial role biodiversity plays in providing farmers with the income they need to thrive and develop. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 states that European farmers are an essential part of the EU’s future and must continue to be the social and economic hub of many communities across the Union. It also sets out an ambitious EU nature restoration plan with a number of key commitments, including a commitment to put forward a proposal for legally binding EU nature restoration targets to restore degraded ecosystems, in particular those with the most potential to capture and store carbon, and a plan to prevent and reduce the impact of natural disasters. Moreover, the Strategy focuses on the impact of achieving targets, highlighting the fact that progress towards the target of protecting biodiversity must be kept under constant review, with adjustment if needed, to mitigate against undue impact on biodiversity, food security and farmers’ competitiveness.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In its resolution of 19 May 20221, the European Parliament expressed its deep concern at the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine on EU food security, while stressing the urgent need to strengthen the EU’s approach to food security. _________________ 1 European Parliament resolution of 19 May 2022 on the social and economic consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine for the EU – Strengthening the EU’s capacity for action (2022/2653 (RSP))
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 c (new)
Recital 8 c (new)
(8c) In the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Parliament stressed in its resolution of 24 March 2022 the need to avoid widespread geopolitical instability and, in these circumstances, the importance of the legislative proposals derived from the objectives and targets of the Farm to Fork Strategy first undergoing comprehensive impact assessments, in particular with a view to ensuring European and global food security. The European Parliament also expressed concern about the further strain on EU agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture food chains, and highlighted that it was more necessary than ever to study in depth the full effects and potential impact on food security in the light of declining levels of agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture production levels in Europe, and as regards emission leakages.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets out a target to ensure that there is no deterioration in conservation trends or in the status of protected habitats and species and that at least 30 % of species and habitats not currently in favourable status will fall into that category or show a strong positive trend towards falling into that category by 2030. The guidance52 developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States and stakeholders to support the achievement of these targets highlights that maintenance and restoration efforts are likely to be required for most of those habitats and species, either by halting their current negative trends by 2030 or by maintaining current stable or improving trends, or by preventing the decline of habitats and species with a favourable conservation status. The guidance further emphasises that those restoration efforts primarily need to be planned, implemented and coordinated at national or regional levels, with a view to respecting local, regional and national specificities, and that, in selecting and prioritising the species and habitats to be improved by 2030, proportional synergies with other Union and international targets, in particular environmental or climate policy targets and ensuring food security in the EU, are to be sought. _________________ 52 Available at Circabc (europa.eu) [Reference to be completed]
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is appropriate to set an realistic overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to foster, at least in the medium term, economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth, alongside an increase in the resilience of agricultural systems and greater food security. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas far outweigh the costs of restoratione manifold. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio-economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics. The restoration of degraded ecosystems should be conducted over time, on the basis of local, regional and national specificities, and should not undermine the objective of ensuring food security across the EU.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Geo-political developments have The cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy prices and geopolitical developments, marked in particular by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have, through their long-term effects, further underlined the need to safeguard the resilience of food systems62. Evidence shows that restoring agro- ecosystems has positive impacts on food productivity in the long-term, and that the restoration of nature acts as an insurance policy to ensure the EU’s long-term sustainability and resilience, but these goals must take full account of the economic and social perspective so that the three pillars of sustainable development – the environment, the economy and society – develop in a constant balance, in full respect of the principle of leaving no one behind. _________________ 62 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European, Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, citizens call on the Union to protect and restore biodiversity, the landscape and oceans, eliminate pollution and to foster knowledge, awareness, education, and dialogues on environment, climate change, energy use, and sustainability63, while simultaneously highlighting the need for increased investment in smart technologies which can also help develop food security. _________________ 63 Conference on the Future of Europe – Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022, Proposal 2 (1, 4, 5) p. 44, Proposal 6 (6) p. 48.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) A framework and guidance67 already exist to determine good condition of habitat types protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and to determine sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of species falling within the scope of that Directive. Restoration targets for those habitat types and habitats of species can be set based on that framework and guidance. However, there is a possibility that such restoration will not be enough enough to reverse biodiversity loss and recover all ecosystems. Therefore, additional ob which have a real and specific need to be restored. Therefore, a thorough evaluation of the results of the appligcations should be established based on specific indicators in order to enhance biodiversity at the scale of wider ecosystem of the provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC should be carried out and a careful analysis made of how each objective has been set in full accordance with the actual local, regional or national needs. _________________ 67 DG Environment. 2017, “Reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory notes and guidelines for the period 2013-2018” and DG Environment 2013, “Interpretation manual of European Union habitats Eur 28”.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in placcheck that the restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000in Natura 2000 areas, and, if necessary, put in place new restoration measures.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outsidewithin Natura 2000 areas.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) DAppropriate deadlines should therefore be established for putting in place restoration measures within and beyond Natura 2000 sites, in order to gradually improve the condition of protected habitat types across the Union as well as to re-establish them until the favourable reference area needed to achieve favourable conservation status of those habitat types in the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriate to group habitat types according to the ecosystem to which they belong and set the time-bound and quantified area-based targets for groups of habitat types. This will allow Member States to choose which habitats to restore first within the group.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Deadlines should therefore be established for putting in place restoration measures within and beyond Natura 2000 sites, in order to gradually improve the condition of protected habitat types across the Union as well as to re- establish them until the favourable reference area needed to achieve favourable conservation status of those habitat types in the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to Member States to put in place large -scale targeted restoration efforts, it is appropriate to group habitat types according to the national or regional ecosystem to which they belong and set the time-bound and quantified area-based targets and other zonal specificities for groups of habitat types. This will allow Member States to choose which habitats to restore first within the group.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types areto be proportional, adequate and suitable, and to receive additional support at EU level, to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets, without, however, prejudicing neighbouring areas with increased agricultural and aquaculture productivity. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate, proportional and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species.
Amendment 229 #
(30) It is important to ensure that the restoration measures put in place under this Regulation deliver concrete and measurable improvement in the condition of the ecosystems, both at the level of the individual areas subject to restoration and, with marked impacts at national and Union levels.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the quality and quantity of the habitats of species that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as well as habitats of wild birds falling within the scope of Directive 2009/147/EC, across the territory of Member States and ultimately of the Union, until it is sufficient to ensure the long-term survival of those species.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To support the restoration and non- deterioration of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats, Member States have the possibility to designate additional areas as ‘protected areas’ or ‘strictly protected areas’, to implement in a proportional and targeted manner other effective area-based conservation measures, and to promote private land conservation measures.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Urban ecosystems represent around 22 % of the land surface of the Union, and constitute the area in which a majority of the citizens of the Union live. Urban green spaces include urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and urban hedges, and provide important habitats for biodiversity, in particular plants, birds and insects, including pollinators. They also provide vital ecosystem services, including natural disaster risk reduction and control (e.g. floods, heat island effects), cooling, recreation, water and air filtration, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) In the Union, pollinators have dramatically declined in recent decades, with one in three bee species and butterfly species in decline, and one in ten such species on the verge of extinction. Pollinators are essential for the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, human wellbeing and food security, by pollinating wild and cultivated plants. Almost EUR 5 000 000 000 of the EU’s annual agricultural output is directly attributed to insect pollinators70. _________________ 70 Vysna, V., Maes, J., Petersen, J.E., La Notte, A., Vallecillo, S., Aizpurua, N., Ivits, E., Teller, A., Accounting for ecosystems and their services in the European Union (INCA). Final report from phase II of the INCA project aiming to develop a pilot for an integrated system of ecosystem accounts for the EU. Statistical report. Publications office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2021. This large-scale cross-border problem cannot be resolved by a few Member States acting alone, requiring an EU- funded response.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The Commission launched the EU Pollinators Initiative71 on 1 June 2018 in response to calls from the European Parliament and from the Council to address the decline of pollinators. The progress report on the implementation of the initiative72 showed that significant challenges remain in tackling the drivers of pollinator decline, including the use of pesticides. The European Parliament73 and the Council74 called for stronger actions to tackle pollinator decline and for the establishment of a Union-wide monitoring framework for pollinators, and clear objectives and indicators regarding the commitment to reverse the decline of pollinators. The European Court of Auditors has recommended that the Commission set up appropriate governance and monitoring mechanisms for actions to address threats to pollinators75. _________________ 71 Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2018/395 final). 72 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Progress in the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2021/261 final). 73 European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2021 on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (2020/2273(INI), available at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0277_EN.pdf.. 74 Council Conclusions of 17 December 2020 on European Court of Auditors' Special Report No 15/2020 entitled "Protection of wild pollinators in the EU: Commission initiatives have not borne fruit(14168/20). 75 Special Report 15/2020, https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocu ments/SR20_15/SR_Pollinators_EN.pdf
Amendment 259 #
(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive areas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu).
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to conventional and organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to invest in improveing the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existingfunds and practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Restoration measures need to be put in place and additional EU funding provided to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Since farmland birds are well- known and widely recognised key indicators offactors regarding the health of agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set targetsmedium and long-term targets and establish EU funding for their recovery. The obligation to achieve such targets would apply to Member States, not to individual farmers. Member States should achieve those targets, on the one hand through EU funding and, on the other, by putting in place effective, realistic and proportional restoration measures on farmland, working with and supporting farmers and other stakeholders for their design and implementation on the ground.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aims to support and strengthen environmental protection, including biodiversity. The policy has among its specific objectives to contribute to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes. The new CAP conditionality standard Nr. 8 on Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC 8)77, requires beneficiaries of area related payments to have at least 4% of arable land at farm level devoted to non-productive areas and features, including land lying fallow and to retain existing landscape features. The 4% share to be attributed to compliance with that GAEC standard can be reduced to 3 % if certain pre-requisites are met87. That obligation will contribute to Member States reaching a positive trend in high- diversity landscape features on agricultural land. In addition, under the CAP, Member States have the possibility to set up eco-schemes for agricultural practices carried out by farmers on agricultural areas that may include maintenance and creation of landscape features ustain the functioning of the internal market and ensure a level playing field between farmers in the Union. The policy has among its specific objectives to increase agricultural productivity by promoting technical progress and ensuring optimum use of the factors of production, in particular labour; ensure a fair standard of living for farmers; stabilise markets; assure the availability of supplies; ensure reasonable prices for ncon-productive areas. Similarly, in their CAP strategic plans, Member States can also include agri- environment-climate commitments including the enhanced management of landscape features going beyond conditionality GAEC 8 and/or eco- schemes. LIFE nature and biodiversity projects will also help to put Europe's biodiversity on agricultural land on a path to recovery by 2030, by supporting the implementation of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC as well as the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. _________________ 77 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013, OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1, 78 Where a farmer commits to devote at least 7% of his/her arable land to non- productive areas or features, including land lying fallow, under an enhanced eco- scheme or if there is a minimum share of at least 7 % of arable land at farm level that includes also catch crops or nitrogen fixing crops, cultivated without the use of plant protection productsumers. The CAP shall help to foster a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector, ensuring long-term food security. The common agricultural policy shall contribute to the protection of the environment and biodiversity by helping to achieve the Union’s environmental and climate objectives, including its commitments under the Paris Agreement. The CAP shall strengthen the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland should extend beyfocus ond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. Restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Restoration measures that are proportional and tailored to local conditions need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, such as standing and lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, forest connectivity, the common forest bird index, and the stock of organic carbon. _________________ 82 Common bird index (EU aggregate) - Products Datasets - Eurostat (europa.eu).
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) In order to ensure synergies with restoration measures that have already been planned or put in place in Member States, the national restoration plans should recognise those restoration measures and take them into account. In light of the urgency signalled by the 2022 IPCC report for taking actions on restoration of degraded ecosystems, Member States should implement those measures in parallel with the preparation of the restoration plans.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The national restoration plans should also take into account the results of recent research projects relevantthat are relevant to factors such as the current geopolitical and economic situation and for assessing the condition of ecosystems, identifying and putting in place restoration measures, and monitoring purposes.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, it is of utmost importance that adequate private and public investments are made in restoration, Member States should integrate expenditure for biodiversity objectives, including in relation to opportunity and transition costs resulting from the implementation of the national restoration plans, in their national budgets and reflect how Union funding is used. Regarding the Union funding, expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes, such as the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)96, the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)97, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)98, the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund99 and the Just Transition Fund100, as well as the Union framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe101, contributes to biodiversity objectives with the ambition to dedicate 7,5 % in 2024, and 10 % in 2026 and in 2027 of annual spending under the 2021- 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework102to biodiversity objectives. The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)103 is a further source of funding for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. With reference to the LIFE Programme, special attention should be given to the appropriate use of the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) as a specific tool that could support the implementation of this Regulation, by way of mainstreaming available financial resources in an effective and efficient way. _________________ 100 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231 30.06.2021, p. 1). 101 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013(OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 102 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 11). 103 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17). 96 Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53). 97 Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 (OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1). 98 Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1). 99 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60).
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annexes I to VII to adapt the group of habitats, to update the information on the common farmland bird index, as well as to adapt the list of biodiversity indicators for agricultural ecosystems, the list of biodiversity indicators for forest ecosystems and the list of marine species to the latest scientific evidence and the examples of restoration measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making52. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in order to specify the method for monitoring pollinators, to specify the methods for monitoring the indicators for agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV to this Regulation and the indicators for forest ecosystems listed in Annex VI to this Regulation, to develop a framework for setting the satisfactory levels of pollinators, of indicators for agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV to this Regulation and of indicators for forest ecosystems listed in Annex VI to this Regulation, to set out a uniform format for the national restoration plans, to set out the format, structure and detailed arrangements for reporting data and information electronically to the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and the Council108. _________________ 108 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13) .
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making, that evaluation should be based on the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, proportionality, coherence and EU value added and should provide the basis for impact assessments of possible further measures. In addition, the Commission should assess the need toadvisability of establishing additional restoration targets, based on tailored to local conditions and based on regional studies regarding common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Articles 4 and 5, taking into account the most recent scientific evidence and the current economic and political context.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land and sea areas through the restorhabilitation of ecosystems as specified by Council Directive 92/43/EC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) achieving the Union’s overarching objectives concerning climate change mitigation and, climate change adaptation and EU food security;
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) meeting the Union’s international commitments, taking particular account of the current economic and geopolitical situation.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective, proportional and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 20350, at least 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restorationll ecosystems in need of restoration. The measures set out in this Regulation strike a balance between, on the one hand, the protection, conservation and development of ecosystems and, on the other, ensuring productivity in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors, together with food security.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where thea selection of prioritized key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and functional state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity,necessary stability and resilience necessary to ensto secure its long-term maintenance and productivity;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘decline of pollinator populations’ means a significant decrease in abundance or diversity, or both, of pollinators;
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good condition, and is designed as a Natura site or other equivalent protected area according to national legislation, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050. When justified by a Member State, the restoration target set for a habitat group by 2030 can be achieved by restoring respective share within another habitats group.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The recovery measures referred to in paragraph (1) shall be implemented in such a way as not to affect the productivity of the area concerned, especially its farms and forests.
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of, specifically tailored to local conditions, including farming, forestry and economic activities that are essential for the productivity and dynamism of rural areas. Such measures shall be in place on all the additional overall surface area needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group ofthe habitat typegroups listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030,that is to say at least 650 % of that surface by 2040, and 1090 % of that surface by 2050. The restoration targets for each group of habitat types referred to in this paragraph may be met by the rehabilitation thereof within another habitat group if duly justified by the Member State.
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and IV to Directive 92/43/EEC and ofin Natura 2000 areas, for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annex II to Directive 92/43/EEC and for those of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by efforts to re- establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition and the social and economic consequences of the establishment of such areas, in particular on production activities. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be the subject of an analysis on the basis of data collected by Member States in accordance with the methodology set out in Article 11(2). Cost effectiveness must also be taken into account when prioritising and allocating restoration measures.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the besmost recent available qualitative and quantitative body of knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article and the impact on production activities. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good conditionlosely analysed on the basis of data collected from the Member States in line with Article 11(2).
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the Natura 2000 areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuous improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I until good condition is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3, until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good condition has been reached, and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached, do not deteriorate.
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) force majeure, including the risk of major disruptions to EU food supply chains or food security;
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by natural disasters or climate change; or
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) measures to maintain food security, including food production and affordability, and measures to maintain production of renewable resources;
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(ca) projects to ensure food security, in particular food production and accessibility, at least at local level;
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) necessary measures to ensure food security and food production;
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure, including the imminent risk of major disruptions to EU food supply chains or EU food security;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by natural disasters or climate change: or;
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change:; or
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(c a) measures to maintain food security, including food production and affordability, and measures to maintain production of renewable resources;
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(c a) necessary measures to ensure food security and food production;
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until at least 90 %sufficient level is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until at least 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Restoration of productive and social functions of terrestrial, coastal and freshwater ecosystems 1. Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, have lost their production capacity, ability to produce important ecosystem services or ability to capture and store carbon dioxide. 2. Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, risk significantly worsening the effects of natural disasters such as floods, storms, fires and natural pests.
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis.; or
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) action or inaction for which the Member State concerned is not responsible.
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change:; or
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a net gain of urban green space that is integrated into existing and new buildings and infrastructure developments, including through renovations and, renewals, restauration and de-sealing in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.the achievement of good ecological potential and good surface water chemical status as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC;
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f)Directive 2000/60/EC. When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complemenmay support the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve the natural functions of the related floodplains.
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall reversadopt long- term measures to reduce the decline ofin pollinator populations by 2030 and achieve thereafter an increasing trend of pollinator popula5. The measures put in place shall take into account their effect on agricultural productions, measured every three years after 2030, until satisfactory levels are achieved, as set out in accordance with Article 11(3)while the levels of such measures shall be flexible, in line with the national restoration plan.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species and for assessing pollinator population trendarea trends in respect of food resources.
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhancsufficient, proportional and appropriate restoration measures, taking into account, in particular, the economic and food needs of populations, to restore biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 750 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) 110 by 20305, 120 by 20405 and 130 by 20505, for Member States listed in Annex V with historically more depleted populations of farmland birds;
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) 105 by 20305, 110 by 20405 and 115 by 20505, for Member States listed in Annex IV with historically less depleted populations of farmland birds.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For organic soils in agricultural use constituting drained peatlands, Member States shall put in place restoration measures. Those measures shall be in place on at least:, which shall apply to approximately one third of their surface area by 2050.
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 787 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall take measure to prevent cover-up and shrub encroachment, forestation and depletion of extensively managed agricultural land, in particular extensive grassland in border yield and mountain areas.
Amendment 832 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place, in the long term, the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity of forest ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3). These measures shall take into account the multiple functions of forests, in particular socio- economic and environmental functions.
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve an increasmproving trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further, based on zonal specificities, in the criteria established in the document on the state of Europe's forests 2030[1] and set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every threeeight years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached: [1] Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 (SWD(2021) 652 final).
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached:in forest adaptation to climate change, as further set out in Annex VI;
Amendment 844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 846 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) standing deadwoodupport for the socio-economic and productive functions of forests to ensure the prosperity of rural areas;
Amendment 850 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) lying deadwoodconservation and appropriate enhancement of biological diversity in forest ecosystems;
Amendment 855 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 857 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of forests with uneven-aged structureconsolidation of forest ecosystem health and vitality;
Amendment 859 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 861 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 864 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 869 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 870 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 887 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence, practices and local conditions, cost-effective allocation and prioritization of restoration measures, while involving relevant stakeholders, such as landowners and land managers at every state of the process.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall gradually prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence, the complexity of the information, the socio-economic impact of measures and their cost-effectiveness.
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence and socio-economic impacts of the restoration measures.
Amendment 897 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member states shall quantify the area that needs to be restored to reach the restoration targets set out in Articles 4 and 5 taking into account the specificities, variety and condition of the habitat types referred to in Articles 4(1), 4(2), 5(1) and 5(2) and the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in Article 4(3) and Article 5(3) that are present on their territory. The quantification shall be based, amongst others, on the following information:
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 904 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the habitat area notassessed as not being in good condition on the basis of the methodology laid down in this Article;
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) the favourable reference area taking into account the documented losses over at least the last 70 yearslatest scientific data, the specifics of each territory, and the projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change; reference must also be made to the agricultural and forestry production capacity of the territories concerned, so that the measures to be implemented do not disproportionately affect their level or yield;
Amendment 917 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Amendment 924 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 928 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 942 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversitydevelop a methodology to identify and map areas in need of restoration, in particular those areas which, due to infrastructure measures and settlement activity are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity. The type of restoration measures recommended in these areas, and how restrictions of use and property disadvantages are compensated, shall be determined in agreement with the landowner of the area concerned. The identification and mapping exercises should include an informed process for any landowner and land manager whose land is being identified. To this end, the competent authority designated by the Member State shall seek contractual arrangements with landowners or other beneficial owners in order to safeguard the implementation, restriction or omission of the management and use of land under private law.
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced conne require increased connectivity, after consulting with farmers and foresters and identifying the most effective measures to safeguard their productivity, and landscape diversity.hence not to undermine food security in the area;
Amendment 968 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f a (new)
(fa) measures adopted at national or regional level as part of an agri-food strategy;
Amendment 969 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f b (new)
(fb) measures adopted at national or regional level in the field of forestry;
Amendment 973 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
(g a) prior and informed consent principles as laid out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 977 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities, as well as at ensuring productivity and food security at regional and national level.
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimisbalancing the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems while fully respecting ownership rights, as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and local communities.
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, and inclusive and effectivensure cooperation and active engagement of landowners, in compliance with the principle of prior and informed consent and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is, and especially farmers and foresters, are given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is carried out in due consultation and cooperation with representatives of landowners and land managers. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan complies with the principle of prior and informed consent and that no area is considered for restorations actions without its owner having the opportunity to express its consent or opposition to the projects, nor without the available financial means for adequate compensation.
Amendment 1012 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10.
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a description of the restoration measures planned, or put in place before the entry into force of this Regulation, for achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10 and a specification regarding which of those restoration measures are planned, or put in place, within the Natura 2000 network established in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 1043 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii a (new)
(iiia) synergies with national strategies or plans to ensure productivity, resilience and food security;
Amendment 1047 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iv a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iv a (new)
(iiia) cooperation with stakeholders, and especially farmers and foresters;
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation of the restoration measures, which shall include the a description of the support to stakeholders, such as landowners and land managers affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, compensation for possible property disadvantages and yield losses of the landowners concerned, and the means of intended financing, public or private funding, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments including through a dedicated EU fund for restoration;
Amendment 1059 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) a summary of the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan, including information on public participation and ofn how the needs of local communities and stakeholders - including farmers and foresters - and property rights have been considered;
Amendment 1066 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) a summary of the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan, including information on public participation and of how the needs of local communities and stakeholders, and in particular farmers and foresters, have been considered;
Amendment 1069 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(iva) a dedicated section highlighting how the measures taken do not adversely affect agricultural and forestry production, in such a way as to create a risk of food production being delocalised or obstacles to the resilience of the agri- food chain or even food security vulnerabilities in the area.
Amendment 1070 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) An explanation on how to ensure that the implementation of the restoration plans do not lead to a decrease of agricultural and forestry production within the Union or a shift to third countries and to ensure self-sufficiency with regional, high-quality food and biogenic raw materials.
Amendment 1075 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
(ob) an assessment based on recent data of the short-, medium- and long-term impact of the measures on agricultural and forestry production at regional and national level.
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States shall submit an initial draft of the national restoration plan referred to in Articles 11 and 12 containing basic estimates up to 2030 to the Commission by… [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1089 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1090 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the draft national restoration plans as revised under Article 13(1a) (new) within six months of the date of receipt. When carrying out that assessmentnalysis, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, offering technical assistance and advice throughout.
Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assesnalysing the draft national restoration plan in line with paragraph (1), the Commission shall evaluatanalyse its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km. The Commission shall analyse as a matter of privers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape featuresority the impact of the national recovery plan on the resilience of the food system and, in particular, on production in the agricultural and forestry sectors to ensure that it does not lead to the relocation thereof.
Amendment 1111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan.
Amendment 1115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 10 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidenceand practical evidence, the economic and social context, the need to ensure food security and encourage productivity in the agricultural and forestry sectors, as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revise the national restoration plan and include supplementary measures, taking account of the economic and social context and the need guarantee food security and encourage productivity in the agriculture and forestry sectors.
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, the Commission may make a reasoned request to the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipte justification for the need to present an updated draft is based on a scientific analysis, including recent data and information ofn the request from the Commissionspecific features of the geographical area.
Amendment 1132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that members of the public, in accordance with national law, that have a sufficient interest or thatlegitimate interest, as well as affected landowners and land managers, or those who maintain the impairment of a right, have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or an independent and impartial body established by law, to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of the national restoration plans and any failures to act of the competent authorities, regardless of the role members of the public have played during the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan.
Amendment 1139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determine what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistently with the objective of providing the public with wide access to justice. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection and any farming or forestry organisation meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have rights capable of being impaired and their interest shall be deemed sufficient.
Amendment 1150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, point (a), shall start as soon as the national restoration measureplans are put in place.
Amendment 1162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every three years. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 1166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 1170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9
Article 17 – paragraph 9
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, once every three years starting from the date on which the national restoration plans are first implemented, electronically report to the Commission the area subject to restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10 and the barriers referred to in Article 7 that have been removed, on an annual basis starting from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall electronically report the following data and information to the Commission , assisted by the EEA, at least every three yearsin accordance with the provisions of Articles 4 to 10:
Amendment 1190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) In order to ensure proper fulfilment by the Member States of the objectives set out in this Regulation, the Commission shall identify and make available sufficient funding with a view to helping them do this.
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Funding 1. Prior to the entry in force of this Regulation and with a view to ensuring the proper implementation of the requirements set out herein, the Commission shall identify the available funding. 2. With a view to the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the preparation of a multiannual financial framework for the next programming period, the Commission shall conduct an assessment of the funds needed to support Member States in implementing the requirements set out in this Regulation. On the basis of this assessment, the Commission shall look into and identify the existing potential solutions and build a permanent and dedicated restoration fund. 3. Any review of national restoration plans shall be accompanied by an examination of the funds needed for the proposed changes.
Amendment 1209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall present a report on the main findings of the evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of Regions. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for amendment of relevant provisions of this Regulation, taking into account the need to establish additional restoration targets, based on common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Ar a report on the main findings of the evaluation, in particular with reference to the impact of this Regulation on the agricultural and forestry sectors, based on the latest scientific practicles 4 and 5, and the most recent scientific evidencedata.
Amendment 1257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV
Annex IV