11 Amendments of Emmanouil FRAGKOS related to 2020/2074(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that cohesion policy must support strongadopt good climate mainstreaming practices in agriculture and food- related sectors;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Expresses concern that consequent increases in production costs may make European agricultural products less competitive while making non-European products, which are not usually subject to environmental or quality standards, more competitive;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reach the target of a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 4be reassessed, and up to 20% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1, so as to maintain the competitiveness of EU products while achieving the objectives of the green transition; __________________ 1 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reach the target of a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting lower production costs through the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 40% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1; __________________ 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reachwork towards the target of up to a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 40% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1; __________________ 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of linking regional environmental strategies to ambitious, pro-development and digital climate targets that go beyondare in line with the overall target of achieving a competitive, digital and climate- neutral EU by 2050, while taking into account the potential contribution of the farming, food and forestry sectors;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors, with a view to making EU products more competitive; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to strict sustainability criteria;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind, wave or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to strict sustainability criteria;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of re- localising food and feed production to areas within the EU, while promoting the consumption of local produce as much as possible, notably the production of plant proteins, in climate change mitigation, as this shortens transport distances and limits deforestation; underlines the opportunities offered by cohesion policy and regional environmental strategies in supporting this re-localisation;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of re- localising food and feed production, notablyincluding the production of plant proteins, in climate change mitigation, as this shortens transport distances and limits deforestation; underlines the opportunities offered by cohesion policy and regional environmental strategies in supporting this re-localisation;
Amendment 134 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the advantages of building a Mediterranean macro-region, especially in bolstering the production and exportability of local products;