Activities of Pascal ARIMONT related to 2022/2059(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the role of cohesion policy in addressing multidimensional environmental challenges in the Mediterranean basin
Amendments (8)
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Mediterranean basin is warming 20 % faster than the global average; whereas global warming will cause severe consequences that must be anticipated; whereas meeting the Paris Agreement limit of 1.5 °C of warming calls for a halving of the EU’s energy demand by 2050 compared to 2015 levels and requireswhich requires prioritization of the deployment of energy efficiency solutions and increased cooperation on energy projects with the other countries along the coasts of the Mediterranean area to contribute through increased cooperation; by using the region's untapped potential for helping the EU to reach its energy as well as climate targets;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RecallBelieves that the Union is responsible for half of the Mediterranean basin and cannot remain passive in the face of the multiple political, social, economic and environmental challenges confronting the areaMediterranean basin;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that while energy efficiency delivers a large contribution to bringing down CO2 emissions, demand for electricity is likely to increase substantially in light of the envisaged electrification of the heating, traffic and industrial sectors; considers that it is highly uncertain whether higher demand for green energy can be supplied from within the EU;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. DeplorNotes the continuous degradation of the environment in the entire Mediterranean basin, the loss of biodiversity and the increasing air and marine pollution;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the increasing pollution by pStresses the role of the circular economy in relastic and domesticon to the waste mand calls foragement and considers that a historic effort is needed to limit and manage them by promoting the circular economy; plastic and domestic waste by the means of the circular economy, in particularly on island territories where space and resources are limited to store and process waste;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the potential of all the Mediterranean regions for the development of renewable energy sources and for a just and inclusive ecological transitioto contribute to the fundamental transformation towards the most carbon-free economy possible in the years ahead and a just and inclusive ecological transition, in particular by developing and expanding renewable energies, increasing interconnection of energy markets and by cooperating on the production and transportation of renewable hydrogen;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that pollution, overfishing is still aand habitat destruction, in conjunction with the adverse effects of climate change, threat toen the survival of many species; is convinced that the development of a blue economy can support sustainable and inclusive development and quality jobsrich marine biodiversity; is convinced that the transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region will contribute to tackling environmental challenges, thus preserving the health of the sea basin and maintaining economic prosperity;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the interlinkages between environmental policies and the need for a sustainable economic development where a careful balance needs to be struck between the environmental objectives and the preservation of the economic competitiveness;