Activities of Dominik TARCZYŃSKI related to 2020/0157M(NLE)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Honduras on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the European Union
Amendments (9)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the volume of timber traded between Honduras and the EU is currently modest and accounts for less than 2% of Honduras’ timber exports, with the US being the biggest trading partner and with increasing exports to neighbouring countries El Salvador and Nicaragua; whereas the VPA could open up more opportunities for Honduras to export to the EU and new markets;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the purpose and expected benefits of FLEGT VPAs go beyond the facilitation of trade in legal timber, as they are also designed to bring about systemic changes in forest governance, law enforcement, transparency andin the inclusion of various stakeholders in the political decision-making process, support for economic integration and respect for international sustainable development goals;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that sustainable, inclusive forest management and governance are crucial for the achievement of the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the full implementation of the VPA at national and regional level will be a long- term process which will require the adoption of a whole set of legislation and adequate administrative capacity and expertise for its implementation and enforcement; recalls that FLEGT licencsing can only begin once Honduras has demonstrated the readiness of its TLAS;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that Honduras has made substantial efforts to solve the problem of illegal logging, adopted a new forestry law that entered into force in 2007, and in 2010 also adopted a national strategy to monitor the illegal felling and transport of forest products; recognises the commitments the Honduran timber industry has made to eliminate illegal timber from supply chains and raise awareness of the issue; emphasises, however, that it is vital that attitudes in the industry change, and that there is strong enforcement;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the EU to ensure that the VPA is consistent with all its policies, including in the fields of trade, development, agriculture and the environment;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Government of Honduras to strengthen vigilance and forest fire protection zones on privately-owned lands; calls for supply chain management to be rolled out in the animal husbandry, coffee and palm oil sectors, as this is essential to address the root causes of deforestation;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13