11 Amendments of Alexander BERNHUBER related to 2020/0300(COD)
Amendment 158 #
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 than it takes. A regenerative growth model 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,as little harm as possible, minimises or if possible 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 269 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
(3) The 8th EAP forms the basis for achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals and its monitoring frameworkmechanism constitutes the environment and climate part of the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards greater sustainability, including climate neutrality and resource efficiency, wellbeing and resilience. The social and economic objectives of Agenda 2030 must also be taken into account in the 8th EAP in order to make for a balanced weighting of all three pillars of sustainability.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(1) The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradapollution. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.
Amendment 322 #
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 degradapollution, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) pursuing a zero-pollution ambition for an environment which is as toxic -free-environment as possible, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts;
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promoting environmental sustainability and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, mobility and the food system. The other pillars of sustainability, social and economic sustainability, must be properly taken into account in the EAP.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) Achieving the priority objectives of the 8th EAP - once the EU institutions have established a weighting - will require:
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) effectively applying highin a balanced way the 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 554 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Monitoring frameworkmechanism
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) The assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators, building on data available in the Member States and at the Union level, in particular those operated by the European Environment Agency and the European Statistical System. This assessment shall be without prejudice to existing monitoring, reporting and governance frameworks and exercises covering environment and climate policy.Does not apply to English version)
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) working towards closing the relevant monitoring data gaps;Does not apply to English version)