Activities of Veronika VRECIONOVÁ related to 2021/2006(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions
Amendments (9)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RegretNotes the lack of a comprehensive EU monitoring framework for methane emissions; calls on the Commission, therefore, to improve the measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that methane and other emissions are decreasing in Europe, while most methane emissions occur outside Europe;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that using of CO2 equivalent is an inappropriate measure for methane emissions;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that research and investment in mitigation measures and technologies is of paramount importanceare useful; considers that there is greata limited potential in adapting diet of and developing feed additives for ruminant and bovine species, which could reduce methane emissions without having negative effects on the livestock sector. Is concerned that some of these inventions (e.g. feeding livestock with grain instead of grass) will only result in methane lock- ins with negative environmental (e.g. abandonment of pastures), social and economic consequences;
Amendment 117 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that value-added utilisation of agricultural residues and other by-products iscould be an important driver of the circular economy and bio-economy; calls for the acceleration of European biogas production from agriculture waste, as an important tool for reducing methane emissions;
Amendment 149 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that minimal-level bureaucracy farm level certification schemes for climate effective farming, including common measurement and verification data for methane reductions, will be an important tool for monitoring and incentivising methane reductions at farm level;
Amendment 171 #
6 a. Recognises the importance of voluntary industry initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions and considers that any regulatory initiatives should build upon best practices from existing voluntary actions and must be duly preceded by thorough impact assessments;
Amendment 182 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Urges that measures taken must not result in hampering EU competitiveness;
Amendment 183 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Considers that dairy products, as well as meat, and especially beef, constitutes an important part of a human diet. Therefore rejects attempts to lower its consumption by means other than by an own will of consumers;