17 Amendments of Dan JØRGENSEN related to 2012/0337(COD)
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Degradation of the marine environment, including from ocean acidification; marine litter; and ocean noise pose significant threats to EU marine environments.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 24 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 24 a (new)
24a. Several of the programme's aims would benefit from a less intensive approach to livestock production as this would lead to lower emissions of nitrogen and phosphorus, reduced threats to biodiversity and improved quality of soil, air and water.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) Fully implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy and strengthening EU legislation for the conservation of terrestrial and marine habitats and species.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) promoting the transition towards sustainable animal production systems linked to the land, through a better integration of the environmental protection objectives in the agriculture policy;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 30
Annex 1 – point 30
30. Fully implementing the EU Climate and Energy Package is essential to reach the milestones identifiedthree targets set for 2020 and for building a competitive, sustainable, low- carbon economy based on a high renewable energy supply by 2050. Whereas the EU is currently on track to reduce domestic GHG emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 and might be able to achieve even more, meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements at all scales. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy and the on-going debate on conflicts between landincreasing competition for land for food and energy purposes. It is therefore important to ensure that biomass used for food and for bio- energy. The new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regardenergy is limited in volume to what can be sustainably supplied respecting the "cascading use" principle. Whereas the new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard, it should be complemented by setting requirements for the energy use of all energy related products entering the EU market.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 31
Annex 1 – point 31
31. All sectors of the economy will need to contribute to reducing GHG emissions for the EU to deliver on its fair share of global efforts. The EUcommitments and reach the objective of reducing GHG emissions by 80-95% by 2050. The EU urgently needs to agree the next steps for itstowards a new climate and energy framework beyond 2020 with three legally binding targets for emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy in order to prepare itself for an active engagement in international negotiations on a new legally binding agreement by 2015, but also to provide Member States and industry with a clear legal framework to make the medium- and long-term investments needed. Hence the EU needs to consider policy options for delivering the reductions set out in the Low-Carbon Economy Roadmap for the period beyond 2020 in line with the proposed milestones and latest science. The 2050 Energy roadmap and the White Paper on transport need to be underpinned by strong policy frameworks, milestones and targets for the years 2030, 2040 and 2050. Moreover, Member States need to develop and put in place long-term, cost-effective low-carbon development strategies aimed at achieving the EU objective of reducing GHG emissions by 80% to 95%decarbonization by mid- century, compared to 1990, as part of a global effort to limit average temperature increase to below 2°C. The EU Emissions Trading System will continue to be a central pillar of EU climate policy beyond 2020. and needs to be structurally reformed to incentivise investments in low-carbon and sustainable technologies. In order to fulfil its international commitments, the EU needs to substantially supported developing countries in their efforts to mitigate climate change through capacity- building, financial aid and technology transfer.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 35 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 35 a (new)
35a. Using human-edible cereals to feed farm animals is resource-inefficient as much of their food value is lost during conversion from plant to animal matter. This is a wasteful use both of these crops and of the land, water and energy used to grow them.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 36
Annex 1 – point 36
36. In addition to mandatory green public procurement requirements for certain product categories , most Member States have adopted voluntary action plans and many have set targets for specific product groups. There is, however, considerable scope for administrations at all levels to further reduce their environmental impact through their purchasing decisions. Member States and regions should take further steps to reach the target of applying green procurement criteria to at least 50% of public tenders. The Commission will assess the possibility of introducing further sector-specific legislation to set mandatory green public procurement rules for additional product categories, including for food.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point a
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point a
(a) The EU has met its 2020 climate and energy targets and is working towards reducing GHG emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990, as part of a global effort to limit the average temperature increase below 2°C. The climate and energy targets for 2030 and further milestones for energy efficiency and renewable energy have been agreed.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) Fully implementing the Climate and Energy Package and agreeing on the EU's climate and energy policy framework for the period beyond 2020. by setting three legally binding targets for the year 2030 be in line with the milestones laid down in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive and low carbon economy in 2050 including an assessment to increase the 2020 climate target to 30%.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
(fa) Setting new green public procurement rules for food products, including environmental and animal welfare criteria.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) The combination effects of chemicals and safety concerns related to endocrine disruptors are effectively addressed across relevant EU legislation, and risks for the environment and health associated with the use of hazardous substances, including chemicals in products, isare assessed and minimised. .
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) Developing by 2015 an EU strategy for a non- toxic environment, including horizontal measures for documentation of safety of nanomaterials and similar advanced materials and implementation of horizontal chemical regulation to secure against combination effects, to minimize exposure to endocrine disruptors and to ensure adequate management of the risk of chemical in products, including imported products. horizontal measures that ensures safety of nanomaterials. This supported by a comprehensive chemical exposure and toxicity knowledge base and conducive to innovation of sustainable substitutes.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 94
Annex 1 – point 94
94. Many of the priority objectives set out in this programme can only be fully achieved as part of a global approach and in cooperation with partner countries. That is why the Union and its Member States should engage in relevant international, regional and bilateral processes, such as bilateral trade agreements in a strong, focused, united and coherent manner. They should continue to promote an effective, rules-based framework for global environment policy, complemented by a more effective, strategic approach in which bilateral and regional political dialogues and cooperation are tailored towards the Union's strategic partners , candidate and neighbourhood countries, and developing countries, respectively, supported by adequate finance.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 98
Annex 1 – point 98
98. The EU should also leverage its position as one of the largest markets in the world to promote policies and approaches that decrease pressure on the global natural resource base. This can be done by changing patterns of consumption and production, as well as ensuring that trade and internal market policies support the achievement of environmental and climate goals and provide incentives to other countries to upgrade and enforce their environmental regulatory frameworks and standards. The EU will continue to promote sustainable development through the negotiation and implementation of dedicated provisions in its international and bilateral trade agreements and should consider other policy options to reduce the impacts of EU consumption on the environment in non- EU countries. Trade liberalisation should not have negative impacts on the environment of Third Countries, nor hinder existing environmental standards or policies established for the protection of habitats and wildlife. An example of such a policy option are the bilateral Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) partnerships, which establish a framework to ensure only legally-harvested timber enters the EU market from partner countries.
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 99 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 99 a (new)
99a. Large amounts of stockpiles of obsolete pesticides and other obsolete chemicals form a threat within EU Member countries and in the ENPI countries and the Russian Federation. This threat has partly been removed by national and EU clean-up programs, e.g. in the Baltic states and Poland, but others are still remaining. In the ENPI and Russian Federation large quantities constitute a potential environmental catastrophe for the citizens and for the EU consumers of imported food. A preventive strategy to avoid food scandals (as e.g. the Nitrofen case in Germany) and economic damage must be established by means of a comprehensive regional clean-up programme within EU Member States and in the ENPI countries and Russian Federation.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 100 – subparagraph 2 - point a
Annex 1 – point 100 – subparagraph 2 - point a
(a) Working towards the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals that: a) address priority areas of an inclusive green economy and wider sustainable development objectives, such as energy, water, food security, oceans and sustainable consumption and production, including animal welfare, as well as cross- cutting issues such as equity, social inclusion, decent work, rule of law and good governance; b) are universally applicable, covering all three areas of sustainable development; c) are assessed and accompanied by targets and indicators, and d) are coherent and integrated with the post-2015 development framework, and supportive of climate actions.