14 Amendments of Robert HAJŠEL related to 2019/2158(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s sustainable commitment to achieving its zero-carbon climate target by 2050, as confirmed at the latest; and that these emissions should be reduced by at least [60%] by 2030 compared to 1990 emissions as set in the [European Green Deal and the recovery plan; Climate Law] in order for the Union to contribute to limiting global warming to less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that energy efficiency and renewable energy isare a key driver of decarbonisation; recalls that at least 32 8- 40% of the EU’s total energy needs should be met by renewable energy by 2030 as highlight in the communication on "Stepping up Europe's 2030 climate ambition";
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that an increase in offshore wind energy production is essential for the clean energy transition; stresses that, as EU offshore wind capacity currently stands at just 125 GW, the building of offshore wind farms must be accelerated sto as to provide up toreach the potential of 450 GW1a of capacity by 2050; _________________ 1a Communication on ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition’
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the energy use of the sea, while ensuring environmental protection and the sustainable development of fisheries and other economic activities, requires joint planning and a rigorous assessment of cumulative impacts, including socio- economic effects;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that offshore wind farms for the production of electricity tend to be more efficient than onshore wind farms due to higher wind resources available in offshore areas compared to onshore areas;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls the offshore wind electricity production also creates an opportunity for clean hydrogen production as the "EU Strategy for Energy System Integration strategy" and “A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe highlight; calls the Commission and the Member States to integrated the decarbonized hydrogen production plans into the development of the offshore wind capacity;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Highlights that floating technology allows to access locations where wind speeds are higher and more constant. It can also minimize the turbine’s environmental impact and reduce the pressure associated with coastal planning; calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess these benefits and the possible impacts on fisheries and marine biodiversity and ecosystems;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses that there are already examples of coexistence between the fishing sector and the offshore wind energy sector, and this experience should be used to find and share the best available practices for the entire life cycle of marine infrastructure;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the displacement of fishing activities can be very harmful to fisheries; stresses, therefore, that the multiple use of sea areas must be considered from the outset, and that offshore wind farms must be positioned in a way that takes into account the needs of the fishing sector to avoid negative impacts and take advantage of the mutual synergies;
Amendment 71 #
6a. Stresses that the cooperation across sectors active in the offshore environment and economy will also be a driver for a just transition; calls on the Commission to assess initiatives that activate local economies and economic activities offshore and find synergies between sectors that can be the bedrock of a future-proof economic recovery;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that EU regulatory framework should contribute to ensure environmental impacts are monitored and actions are taken to prevent and minimize the impacts; climate, energy, fisheries and marine biodiversity policies should reinforce each other when developing an EU offshore wind strategy;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to collaborate closely with Member States and neighbouring countries on maritime spatial planning, with a view to optimising the use of sea space and cross-sector cooperation, and minimising spatial conflicts; stresses that the maritime spatial plans ordered by Directive 2014/89/EU shall be established as soon as possible, and at the latest by 31 March 2021;