Activities of Martin HOJSÍK related to 2023/2636(RSP)
Institutional motions (1)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28)
Amendments (45)
Amendment 1 #
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the European Commission proposal of 15 December 2021 for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942 COM/2021/805 final;
Amendment 10 #
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regard to the European Environment Agency´s assessment of the potential of European soils for stronger climate action1a; __________________ 1a https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/so il-carbon/soil-carbon
Amendment 11 #
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to the United Nations World Water Development Report on Partnerships and cooperation for water of 15 March 2023 and the 22-24th March 2023 UN Water Conference, the first major conference of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to water since 1977;
Amendment 19 #
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the report ´Scientific advice for the determination of an EU-wide 2040 climate target and a greenhouse gas budget for 2030–2050´ of 15 June 2023 by the European Scientific Advisory Board for Climate Change 1a; __________________ 1a https://climate-advisory- board.europa.eu/reports-and- publications/scientific-advice-for-the- determination-of-an-eu-wide- 2040/esabcc_advice_eu_2040_target.pdf/ @@display-file/file
Amendment 32 #
Citation 31 a (new)
Amendment 34 #
Citation 32 a (new)
— having regard to the European Court of Auditors Special report 18/2023 of 26 June 2023 entitled "EU climate and energy targets – 2020 targets achieved, but little indication that actions to reach the 2030 targets will be sufficient"1a; __________________ 1a https://www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicatio ns/SR-2023-18/SR-2023-18_EN.pdf
Amendment 36 #
Citation 32 b (new)
— having regard to the "World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023: 1.5°C Pathway" of the international Renewable Energy Agency1a; __________________ 1a https://mc-cd8320d4-36a1-40ac-83cc- 3389-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/- /media/Files/IRENA/Agency/Publication/ 2023/Jun/IRENA_World_energy_transiti ons_outlook_v_1_2023.pdf?rev=b1d4be85 8ad549a9a750921d0f2b5d53
Amendment 48 #
Citation 36 a (new)
— Having regard to the Resolution of the European Parliament on Momentum for the ocean: strengthening ocean governance and biodiversity (2022/2836(RSP));
Amendment 85 #
Recital E
E. whereas the climate and biodiversity crises are interlinked, exacerbate each other and should be urgently tackled together, jointly with pollution and its impacts on climate change;
Amendment 88 #
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas more than 90 per cent of disasters are water-related, with climate change hitting hardest through water1a; __________________ 1a from the press release ´ Historic UN conference marks watershed moment to tackle global water crisis and ensure water-secure future´, https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopme nt/blog/2023/03/press-release-historic-un- conference-marks-watershed-moment-to- tackle-global-water-crisis-and-ensure- water-secure-future/
Amendment 90 #
Recital F
F. whereas there are scientifically proven interlinkages between health, environmental and climate crises; whereas extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, land degradation and water scarcity are displacing people and having a dramatic impact on their health; whereas the outermost regions and islands are among the most affected by climate change in particular and in terms of sustainable development, in comparison to the rest of the EU and the rest of the developed world;
Amendment 92 #
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas, although the ocean plays a unique and vital role as a climate regulator in the context of the climate crisis - as it covers 71 % of the earth’s surface, produces half of our oxygen, absorbs a third of CO2 emissions and 90 % of the excess heat in the climate system1a - marine biodiversity is seriously endangered according to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; whereas the European Environment Agency has issued warnings about the current state of degradation of the European marine environment and the need to rapidly restore our marine ecosystems by addressing the impact of human activities on the marine environment; whereas marine hotspots such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds are severely degraded and threatened by climate change and pollution; __________________ 1a UN Climate Action, ‘The ocean – the world’s greatest ally against climate change’.
Amendment 94 #
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas according to the United Nations Environment Programme, plastic pollution alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems’ ability to adapt to climate change, directly affecting millions of people’s livelihoods; whereas global plastic emissions are set to double to 44 Mt per year, and that in the absence of ambitious new policies, global plastic consumption will rise from 460 million tonnes in 2019 to 1231 million tonnes in 20601a; __________________ 1a OECD, Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, June 2022
Amendment 100 #
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas soils are the largest terrestrial carbon pool on the planet; whereas ensuring healthy soils inside and outside of the EU strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change;
Amendment 105 #
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change recommends EU emission reductions of 90–95% by 2040, relative to 1990, and a remaining greenhouse gas budget of 11- 14 Gt CO2e for 2030-2050, based on a science-based assessment in order to mitigate climate risks and ensure a sustainable future;
Amendment 106 #
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the UN World Water Development Report (2023) warns of global water crisis with imminent risks, whereas the Secretary-General of the United Nations refers to vampiric overconsumption and unsustainable water use which next to unchecked global warming are draining water sources drop by drop;
Amendment 113 #
Recital H b (new)
Amendment 132 #
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need to accelerate climate action, enhance ambition and promote a green and just transition, in order to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement, including by developing and implementing regional energy transition plans to 2030 and to 2040;
Amendment 136 #
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the process of Global Stocktakes is a central element of the Paris Agreement and that the first GST is a key processmoment for enhancing the collective ambition of climate action and support; expects all Parties to fully engage in the GST in order to close the emissions gap and strengthen commitments in line with the Paris Agreement, speed up the implementation of concrete measures and bring an effective transition to deliver results jointly, including by 2035 and 2040; underlines in particular the responsibility of all major emitters in this regard;
Amendment 162 #
Paragraph 6
6. Urges all Parties to deliver a credible, robust and implementable global goal on adaptation framework at COP28 in order to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change, with enhanced focus on water, water ecosystems and services, and on their role in this framework;
Amendment 209 #
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the UNFCCC and the authorities of the United Arab Emirates to ensure equitable access to COP 28 and full and unrestricted participation in COP28 for all citizens and civil society organisations, including those representing impacted communities; believes that access to relevant documents, including preparatory documents, must be warranted;
Amendment 227 #
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the importance of increased transparency, which should be required from all stakeholders participating in upcoming negotiations, specifically in the context of interests which are in contrast to the achievement of the Paris Agreement objectives;
Amendment 229 #
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines that effective access to justice in environmental matters, in line with the Aarhus Convention, is critical to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement; believes that the European Union and Member States should lead by example and to abide by the findings and recommendations of the Compliance Committee of the Convention;
Amendment 235 #
Subheading 5
An ambitious EU climate policy without trade-offs for biodiversity and water security;
Amendment 236 #
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the current geopolitical situation highlights the urgency of cutting dependence on fossil fuels and theUnderlines that all efforts need to be made to step up the global deployment of renewable energy in strategically planned manner, making it accessible to all citizens, while phasing out fossil fuels and rolling out new carbon-free technologies; stresses that the current geopolitical situation highlights the urgency to act in this regard; supports the intention to adopt a first global target for renewable energy; underlines, in this regard, that such target needs to boost the deployment of renewablepay necessary respect to existing environmental constraints;
Amendment 243 #
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on all Parties to acknowledge and scale-up efforts to support innovation and deployment of geothermal energy, specifically with view to its reliability and sustainability, including by providing financial de-risking measures, by helping to ensure that skills and capabilities match an energy system that integrates a high share of renewables and by prioritising policies and measures to promote the direct use of geothermal;
Amendment 245 #
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that research indicates that scenarios of increased use of bioenergy with related technologies can exacerbate water crisis1a; Calls for comprehensive assessment of water risks before large-scale deployment of bioenergy and BECCS; _________________ 1a Bin Hu a,b, Yilun Zhang c, Yi Li d, Yanguo Tenge,., Weifeng Yue e,.2020: Can bioenergy carbon capture and storage aggravate global water crisis?
Amendment 249 #
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Regrets that according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, renewable energy investment remains concentrated in a limited number of countries and focused on only a few technologies; calls on the EU and Member States to instigate the systemic and structural overhaul required to promote a more resilient, inclusive and climate-safe global energy system based on renewable energy;
Amendment 251 #
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Calls for a change in the course of prioritisation of enabling actions in the adaptation and mitigation action, so that ecosystem restoration be at the forefront in order to address jointly the climate, biodiversity and water crises;
Amendment 252 #
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for Union-wide post-2030 intermediate climate targets to be set, in accordance with the European Climate Law, and for; calls on the Commission to make a proposal for such targets at the beginning of 2024, as required by the Climate Law and to follow the scientific advice of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change when making its proposal; furthermore calls on the Commission to keep the EU legislation up to date and to prepare the corresponding legislative proposals to contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 261 #
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 324 #
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes1a that until now the economic players have been able to absorb the financial implications of water-stranding events and expresses concerns over the future risks; Calls for financial institutions to engage, identify, assess, manage, and disclose water risks across portfolios and loan books to avoid the worst consequences of the water crisis and contribute to actively inhibiting it; _________________ 1a CDP and Planet Tracker, 2022: High and Dry. How water issues are stranding assets. Report available at https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global- reports/high-and-dry-how-water-issues- are-stranding-assets
Amendment 329 #
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates the need to urgently end fossil fuel subsidies and other environmentally harmful subsidies in the EU and worldwide; , on both Union´s and Member States´ levels, and worldwide; reminds that provision of harmful subsidies and their continuation prevent the Parties from timely meeting of the agreed climatic and other environmental goals; calls therefore on the Member States to ensure transparent reporting of their fossil fuels subsidies and immediate plans towards their phase out;
Amendment 342 #
Subheading 7
The climate and, biodiversity and water crisis;
Amendment 346 #
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises the importance of protecting, conserving and restoring biodiversity, ecosystems, soils and oceans to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement; reiterates that the strict conservation and restoration of high- carbon ecosystems such as peatlands, wetlands, rangelands, and blue carbon ecosystems such as salt marshes, seagrasses and mangroves offers a wide range of mitigation and adaptation benefits; calls on the Commission to develop the mapping of these ecosystems, to work further on the identification of robust, transparent and science-based methodologies for the proper accounting of carbon removals and emissions from those ecosystems in a manner that does no harm to other biodiversity objectives, as well as on the development of a financial mechanism to incorporate blue carbon into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);
Amendment 350 #
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises the importance of protecting, conserving and restoring biodiversity, and protecting and restoring ecosystems, in particular soils, other carbon-rich ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems, soils and oceans to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 354 #
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to combat on land and marine plastic pollution and welcomes the ongoing work on negotiations towards a global treaty on plastic pollution, which must be consistent with the Paris Agreement, and calls on the UN member states to reach an ambitious and effective agreement by no later than 2024; underlines the necessity to address plastic pollution by reducing waste at its source, cutting down on plastic use and consumption as a priority, and increasing circularity; calls for a systemic approach in order to appropriately address plastic pollution in the environment, including microplastics, and its impact on climate change;
Amendment 356 #
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Applauds legislative and non- legislative efforts already done by governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in order to use and maximize the potential of soils to mitigate climate change and to ensure water availability; underlines the transboundary impacts of soil degradation that warrant joint international effort to tackle all soil degradation threats;
Amendment 357 #
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 381 #
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Parties to continue work on the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue and expresses its support for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the Commission’s ‘Mission Starfish 2030: Restore our Ocean and Waters; recalls the importance of ocean-based solutions in both mitigating and adapting to climate change, as well as in restoring ecosystems, ensuring food security and providing mineral resources;
Amendment 392 #
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for a quantified, science- based assessment of the progress made in all sectors since the adoption of the Global Methane Pledge at COP26, the Pledge’s participants having agreed to voluntarily contribute to a collective effort to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30 % percent from 2020 levels by 2030; believes that progress may not be delayed and must be underpinned by concrete legislative and non-legislative actions in all emitting sectors;
Amendment 395 #
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recalls the commitment of the European Commission to consider proposing legislation on targets, standards or other incentives to reduce methane emissions from fossil energy consumed and imported in the EU; underlines that capturing of methane in the oil and gas value chain is warranted from economic and energy-dependency point of view; calls therefore on the EU to present without delay a WTO-compatible EU methane import standard;
Amendment 409 #
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines the importance of private sector, and specifically of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and their role in achieving climate change-related goals in the EU and world-wide; appreciates the entities, which have adopted concrete plans to reduce their carbon-footprint and improved the sustainability of their products and services; calls on the remaining ones to do so as soon as possible; calls on the Parties to facilitate successful energy transition and climate actions of SMEs across different sectors;
Amendment 411 #
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Expresses concerns over emergency situation affecting ecological flow of river bodies and the abstraction permits for industry and agriculture in some regions of Europe; Calls for water- smart measures to be adopted throughout the economy, for an efficient use, reuse and recycling, and for a protection and restoration of ecosystems supporting recharge of groundwater resources;
Amendment 418 #
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Welcomes the Global Registry of Fossil Fuel Emissions providing open and transparent repository of data on worldwide fossil fuel production in terms of its embedded carbon dioxide emissions; believes that the tool can lead to better understanding of extraction impacts on the remaining carbon budget, reporting by the Parties and decision-making;