14 Amendments of Inés AYALA SENDER related to 2008/2001(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, since the review period and the subsequent publication of IPCC AR4, numerous new scientific studies have measured and brought forward data confirming the global warming trend and have further assessed the implications of climate change on mankind in social, economic and ecological terms, as well as the need to adapt to it and mitigate it,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere; whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historic emissions; whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit serious risk to humans and the infrastructure, first and foremost in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the scientific consensus as expressed in IPCC AR4 leads to the conclusion that the level of global GHG emissions must be at least halvreduced by 2050% to avoid serious risks; whereas this target has been endorsed by the EU Heads of State and Heads of Government at the meeting of the G8 at Heiligendamm85% compared to 2000 to avoid serious risks; whereas it will be increasingly difficult to achieve this target if global GHG emissions continue to rise until 2020 and beyond; whereas nearly all Member States are making good or even excellent progress in their efforts to comply with their individual EU burden-sharing targets, thus raising the likelihood that the EU will reach its Kyoto target by 2012; whereas, nevertheless, after 2012 Member States will have to reduce GHG emissions in a more ambitious way if they are to meet the targets adopted at the above-mentioned European Council on 8-9 March 2007 and to halve their GHG emissions by 205, to be achieved collectively by developed countries, of reducing their GHG emissions by 60% to 80% by 2050 compared to 1990,
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital La (new)
Recital La (new)
La. whereas the EU's new maritime policy will require initiatives to reduce the impact of climate change, ensuring sustainable maritime development, including prevention in the face of extreme weather conditions in coastal zones,
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the IPCC AR4 has, for the first time, documented the wide- ranging impacts of changes in current climate patterns in Europe, such as retreating glaciers, increasingly lengthy seasons, shifts in the geographical range of species’ habitats and health impacts caused by a heatwave of unprecedented magnitude; whereas the changes observed are consistent with those projected for future climate change; whereas, throughout Europe as a whole, nearly all regions will be negatively affected by the various future impacts of climate change and these will pose challenges in many economic sectors; whereas these changes will require modifications to the Community policies and, concretely, in the framework of the forthcoming review of the CAP and the new integrated maritime policy; whereas climate change is expected to magnify regional differences in Europe’s natural resources, e.g. water availability,
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the next IPCC assessment report will probably not be published until 2012 or 2013; whereas additional knowledge emanating from scientific reports commissioned by governments or conducted by other international bodies or UN institutions such as the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) or the World Health Organization (WHO) are making a significant contribution to a deeper understanding of the current and future impact of climate change on humans and the environment, as well as to adaptation to and mitigation of climate change,
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas it is necessary to see global warming and the various dimensions of climate change from the perspective of other global problems such as poverty or global health issues, as these problems will be exacerbated by the effects of rising temperatures, drought, floods and increasingly frequent extreme climate phenomena; whereas climate change could impede the ability of countries to follow sustainable development pathways and attain the Millennium Development Goals; whereas climate change could seriously threaten examples of successful development and should therefore be an overarching issue in international cooperation,
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that science progresses by confronting accepted knowledge and hypotheses with competing ideas, and by applying peer-review procedures; praises the IPCC for its work and its ability to involve the work of thousands of scientists; believes that the IPCC should take new arguments seriously, in order to continue to guarantee the credibility and quality of its research;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that more scientific research should be focusing on the impact and role of land use and forests and their possible contribution to offsetting GHG emissions, and on the impact and role of oceans and seas;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8a (new)
Paragraph 8a (new)
8a. Advocates additional research into the impact of the policy of promoting biofuels and their effects on the increase of deforestation, the expansion of cultivated land and world food supplies;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the communication of scientific evidence of human impact on the global climate must be the main element of a broader effort to raise public awareness and subsequently gain and maintain public support for political measures to curb carbon emissions; asks the IPCC to publish a summary of its assessment reports for the public; believes, furthermore, that individual changes in lifestyle patterns are necessary and should be a part of educational attemptprogrammes to communicate the causes and effects of global warming, but that they cannot be imposed by political decisions;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the communication of scientific evidence of human impact on the global climate must be the main element of a broader effort to raise public awareness and subsequently gain public support for political(deletion) measures to curb carbon emissions, such as interaction with the various social players; believes, furthermore, that individual changes in lifestyle patterns are necessary and should be a part of educational attempts to communicate the causes and effects of global warming, but that they cannot be imposed by political decisions;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Asks its Temporary Committee on Climate Change to continue its work and, at the end of its mandate, to present to Parliament a report containing, as appropriate, recommendations as to actions or initiatives, as well as adaptation and mitigation measures, to be taken on the EU’s future integrated policy on climate change in line with the EU objective of limiting global temperature increases to below 2°C and in accordance with the findings and recommendations of IPCC AR4;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11a (new)
Paragraph 11a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to review the Union's policy on the use of biofuels in the fight against climate change, placing special emphasis on sustainability criteria in terns of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the life cycle of individual biofuels, as well as adopting protection measures in this connection;