Activities of Caroline ROOSE related to 2020/0036(COD)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. The polluter pays principle and the "do no harm principle" should be a key factors in that regard. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable, decentralised, and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate- neutrality objective.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through predominantly natural sinks and technological solutions, provided compliance with the climate and environmental impact assessment, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 20540. The Union-wide 20540 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement, including climate proofing of all policies. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) As citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward, strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. The Commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate- resilient society, including through launching a European Climate Pact. with the objective to engage Union citizens and stakeholders in the elaboration of Union- level climate policies through a process of deliberative democracy. The Climate Pact shall also serve as a vehicle for sharing best practice, fostering social innovation and supporting financially local or community initiatives with the potential to have broader impact if scaled up and/or replicated elsewhere.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. By June 2021 each member state shall set a binding national objective on reaching zero net emissions within its territory consistent with the date for collective achievement of the Union objective set out in paragraph 1. The Commission shall assess by September 2023 whether these national objectives are sufficient and where they are not shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, including climate proofing of all policies, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States as well as economic, social and territorial cohesion and the link between climate and biodiversity to restore carbon rich ecosystems.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020 at the latest, the Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments. By 30 June 2021, Member States shall prepare national strategies to phase out support for fossil fuels, including indirect subsidies and capacity mechanisms, by 2025 at the latest. Member States should set plans to restore and enhance natural carbon sinks such as forests, moors and seas by end of 2023 and complete the delivery by 2030. The relevant Union institutions and Member States shall ensure a legal instrument to include a binding target (in hectares) for the Member States to restore and protect 30% of their territories and of their sea areas, with 10% strictly protected.