24 Amendments of Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA related to 2020/0300(COD)
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission’s evaluation of th the 7 EAP24 concluded that its 2050 vision th and priority objectives are still valid; that it has helped to provide more predictable, faster and better-coordinated action in environment policy; and that its structure and enabling framework have helped create synergies, thus making environment policy more effective and efficient. Moreover, the evaluation concluded that the 7th EAP anticipated the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda by insisting that economic growth and social wellbeing depend on a healthy natural resource base, and facilitated delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. It also enabled the Union to speak with one voice on the global stage on climate and environmental matters. IEven as EU made progress towards almost all of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDG) based on data from the past five years, in its evaluation of the 7th EAP, the Commission also concluded that progress related to nature protection, health and policy integration was not sufficient. _________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Green Deal underpins the Next Generation EU Recovery Plan which promotes the investments in key green sectorsustainable activities needed to build resilience, and create growth and jobs in a fair and inclusive society. The Recovery and Resilience Facility which will power the Union’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis together with the Union budget for 2021-2027, is also based on the priority objectives set out in the European Green Deal. Furthermore, all initiatives under Next Generation EU Recovery Plan should respect the European Green Deal’s “do no harm” oath.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, while ensuring the achievement of other EU objectives, such as food security.
Amendment 95 #
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, 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, research, authorisation of research findings, adaptation to new challenges and co- creation, the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) 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. 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- governmentall actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Enhanced cooperation with partner countries, good global environmental governance as well as synergiescoherence between internal and external Union policies are key to reach the Union’s environmental and climate objectives.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The assessment of progress towards the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators. It should be coherent with and without prejudice to monitoring or governance tools covering more specific aspects of environment and climate policy, such as in particular Regulation 1999/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Environmental Implementation Review or monitoring tools relating to circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, forest, air, water, soil, waste, or any other environment policies. Together with other tools used in the European Semester, the Eurostat SDG Monitoring and in the Commission’s Strategic Foresight Report31 , it would be part of a coherent interconnected set of monitoring and governance tools. _________________ 30Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1–77. 31 COM/2020/493 final.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives, which should always be preceded by impact assessments.
Amendment 137 #
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 and circular economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource usedeterioration and environmental degradation. Underlines the important role of sustainable and circular bioeconomy in achieving these objectives. 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 155 #
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 usedeterioration and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) providing financial support to the ecological transition of agri-food sectors.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
— mainstreaming the priority objectives set out in Article 2 in all relevant strategies, legislative and non- legislative initiatives, programmes, investments and projects at Union, national, regional and local levels so that they and their implementation do no harmcontribute to any of the priority objectives set out in Article 2;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
— paying careful attention to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, food security, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;
Amendment 178 #
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 preparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations with all actors concerned, including stakeholders, and national, regional and local administrations, following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate as well as socioeconomic impacts;
Amendment 185 #
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;, while making sure that sufficient funds are allocated, with a special attention to small and medium enterprises.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) phasing out environmentally harmful subsidisubsidies not contributing to the Union objectives at Union and national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and, green budgeting tools, including those required to and payments for eco- system services, while ensureing a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, new technologies, fostering green skills, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) ensuring the full participation of, and cooperation with, primary producers, businesses and local and regional authorities across all dimensions of environmental policy-making through a collaborative and multi-actor approach;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) harnessing the potential of digital and data technologies to support environment policy, with a special attention to the modernisation of primary sectors and rural communities, while minimising their environmental footprint;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 3 a (new)
- including compulsory provisions on the respect of the Paris Agreement in the bilateral trade agreements with third countries and the tools to monitor them;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4
— strengthening international environmental governance by closing remaining gaps and strengthening respect for and application of recognised international environmental principles; , and by including compulsory provisions in the bilateral trade agreements with third countries and the tools to monitor them;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5
— ensuring that the Union and the Member States’ financial assistance to third countries promotes the UN 2030 Agenda and the respect of EU environmental standards.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) improving data quality and comparability;
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By 31 March 2029, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th EAP. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council containing the main findings of that evaluation, and taking into account all impact assessments, accompanied, if the Commission deems appropriate, by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme.