Activities of Anna ZALEWSKA related to 2020/0300(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030
Amendments (28)
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The 8th EAP is facing an unprecedented challenge, since it also incorporates the European Green Deal.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Environment action programmes have guided the development of EU environment policy since the early 1970s. The 7th EAP will expired on 31 December 2020 and its Article 4 (3) requires the Commission, if appropriate, to present a proposal for an Eighth Environment Action Programme (8th EAP) in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 7th and the 8th EAP. The European Green Deal announced the adoption of a new environment action programme.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of, as the overall Union Environment Action Programme, providing the framework for Union action in the area of the environment and climate as set out in Article 192(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should be supported by the European Green Deal, in line withcluding in terms of the long-term objectiveaim to “‘live well, within the planetary boundaries”’ by 2050, which is already established25, as laid down in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy that gives back to the planet more thclimate neutrality at Union level in a way which is fair for all and should take account of the different starting points of all the Member States and their potential for introducing transformational change. The EAP should also accelerate the tran sit takes. A regenerative growth modelion to a resource-efficient, clean circular economy in a fair and inclusive way, protecting, safeguarding, using and restoring biodiversity in a sustainable way and consolidating the Union’s natural capital, as well as protecting citizens’ health and well-being from environmental dangers and impacts. This recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, therefore ensuring the abundance of renewable and non-renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality at Union level, adaptation to climate change, protecting and restoring biodiversity, circular economy, theaiming to achieve as close to zero pollution ambitions possible and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The European Green Deal is not yet sufficiently quantified in terms of the financial resources it needs to achieve its main goals. The introduction of a transparent means of calculating expenditure on implementing the objectives of the 8th EAP, including the European Green Deal, will enable transparent monitoring, reporting and the identification of action required to achieve the objectives.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Achieving the main objectives requires the existence of enabling conditions. Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance achievable by means of additional support. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Assessments of progress should be transparent and easily accessible. Issues related to monitoring and reporting are currently dealt with in a less harmonised way as a result, inter alia, of the large number of monitoring tools introduced. The introduction of a reliable calendar and timeframe setting out all the mechanisms for climate and environment reporting and monitoring is essential for reaching transparent decisions.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Concentrating on keeping the indicators and objectives up to date will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives set out in the 8th EAP. More support is needed for the actual implementation.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) The Commission’s impact assessments form the basis for launching the legislative procedure and should therefore be based on a thorough prior analysis. A decision cannot be taken if the Commission’s impact assessment is not sufficiently detailed or if it has been drawn up on the basis of a unilateral, predetermined objective.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission’s support for the Member States is essential for the implementation of environmental and climate protection policies and programmes and should be tailored to and adequate for the ambitious objectives set out in each of the initiatives of the European Green Deal. The planned support is currently not sufficient to achieve the ambitious objectives set out in the European Green Deal.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) It should be underlined that the impact assessment accompanying the Commission communication on increasing the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target from 40% to 55% by 2030 of 17 September 2020 entitled ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition – investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people’ shows that investment amounting to EUR 438 billion a year will be necessary.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) There should be a mid-term review, based on the main findings of the most recent report by the European Environment Agency, which identifies the areas in which action is urgent and necessary.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in 2029. The proposal for the 9th EAP should be submitted in a timely manner in order to avoid a gap between the 8th and 9th EAPs.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the EU’s transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objec which should be promoted by the initiatives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural and other sinks in the Union to attain the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 as laid down in Regulation (EU) …/…32 ; __________________ 32 COM/2020/80 final.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, whilst ensuring healthy economic growth and accelerating the transition to a circular economy through more effective use of resources and the adoption of a waste hierarchy;
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) pursuing a zero-lowest-possible- pollution ambition for a toxic free- environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and negative impacts;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring that the principle of solidarity among the Member States is complied with at every stage, in accordance with Article 194(2) TFEU;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
– paying careful attention to the need to optimise synergies and potential trade- offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
– regularly evaluating existing policies and the preparingation by the Commission of impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate; . Impact assessments must be transparent and must take account of all information needed to reach a decision, including the economic and financial impacts, with accurate cost estimates and a precise explanation of the method used in the calculation. If the Member States require more information, the missing details shall be provided by the Commission without delay.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) mobilising sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level; adequate support from the Commission to the Member States in meeting the targets, taking into account the existing expenditure and a precise calculation of costs in close consultation with the Member States before decisions are taken, is essential in ensuring the implementation of the objectives of the 8th EAP;
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies at Union and national level, making the best use of market- based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) effectively applying high standards for transparency, public participation and access to justice in accordance with the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention)35; __________________ 35 https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/en v/pp/documents/cep43e.pdf;
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available and easilynabling its easy and reliable accessibleility, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation, as set out in Article 4 of the present decision;
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1
– engaging with partner countries on climate and environmental action, encouraging and supporting them to adopt and implement rules in these areas that are as ambitious as those of the Union, and ensuring that all products placed on the Union market fully comply with relevant Union requirements in line with the Union’s international commitments, with particular regard to halting deforestation and soil degradation or water pollution;
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. the Commission will, by 31 December 2021 and in close consultation with the Member States, set up a public dashboard on its website to provide an up-to-date overview of all the objectives set under the 8th EAP and the European Green Deal and an overview of Union and national objectives; the Commission will also add links on the dashboard to the reports on the monitoring framework described in Article 4 and will actively inform citizens of the dashboard;
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. the Commission will also publish, on the dashboard referred to in Article 4(2a), the exact amount of Member State and Union money spent on each objective and programme, the progress achieved and an estimate of how much Member State and Union money will be needed to ultimately achieve the objectives; the Commission shall update this page on a regular basis;