Activities of Adina-Ioana VĂLEAN related to 2008/0014(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Shared effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (debate)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The effort of each Member State should be determined in relation to the level of its 20051990 greenhouse gas emissions, which is the latest year for which verified greenhouse gas emissions data is availablein line with the Conclusions of the 2008 Spring European Council, and taking into account the need to ensure equity between Member States.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Member State reduction efforts should be based on the principle of solidarity between Member States, the recognition of their accomplished achievements in reducing emissions, and the need for sustainable economic growth across the Community, taking into account the relative per capita GDP of Member States. Member States that currently have a relatively low per capita GDP and thus high GDP growth expectations should be allowed to increase their greenhouse emissions compared to 20051990, but should limit this greenhouse emissions growth to contribute to the overall reduction commitment of the Community. Member States that currently have a relatively high per capita GDP should reduce their greenhouse emissions compared to 20051990.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) To further ensure a fair distribution of efforts between the Member States of the contribution to the implementation of the independent commitment of the Community, no Member State should be required to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 to more than 20% below 20051990 levels and no Member State should be allowed to increase its greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 to more than 20% above 20051990 levels. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should take place between 2013 and 2020, with each Member State being allowed to carry forward from the following year a quantity equal to 2% of the greenhouse gas emission limit of that Member State and a Member State whose emissions are below that limit being allowed to carry over its excess emission reductions to the subsequent year. A Member State whose greenhouse gas emissions are below the limit in any year between 2013 and 2020, or below the target level for 2020 should also be allowed to trade its excess emission reductions with other Member States to assist them in meeting their limits or targets.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to provide for flexibility for Member States in implementing their commitments, to promote sustainable development in third countries, in particular in developing countries, and to provide certainty to investors, the Community should continue to recognise a certain amount of credits from greenhouse gas emission reduction projects in third countries before a future international agreement on climate change has been reached. Member States should ensure that their policies for purchasing these creditsat least 50 % of these credits are purchased from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in order to enhance the equitable geographical distribution of projects and enhance the achievement of a future international climate change agreement. All projects in third countries should guarantee the transfer of new, low-carbon technologies and shall conform to high quality criteria that guarantee their additionality and their environmental integrity.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Progress in implementing commitments under this Decision should be annually evaluated on the basis of reports submitted under Decision No 280/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 concerning a mechanism for monitoring Community greenhouse gas emissions and for implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Every two years an assessment should be made on the projected progress and a full evaluation of the implementation of this Decision should be made in 2016. The assessment should also include an evaluation of the CDM projects registered and/or implemented by the Member States, so as to verify whether they are in line with the quality criteria outlined by this Decision.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Until a future international agreement on climate change has been concluded by the Community leading to emission reductions exceeding those required pursuant to this Article, each Member State shall, by 2020, limit its greenhouse gas emissions from sources not covered under Directive 2003/87/EC by the percentage set for that Member State in the Annex to this Decision in relation to its emissions in the year 20051990.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The annual use of credits by each Member State pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not exceed a quantity equal to 3% of the greenhouse gas emissions of that Member State not covered under Directive 2003/87/EC in the year 20051990. Each Member State may transfer the unused part of that quantity to another Member State.
Amendment 99 #
Article 4 – paragraph 4a (new)
4a. Member States will only use project credits from renewable energy and end- use efficiency projects that conform to high quality criteria guaranteeing the additionality of projects as well as their contribution to sustainable development. Quality criteria should conform at least to the “gold standard” or equivalent. Only credits from hydroelectric projects under 10 MW should be allowed, and only if they conform with the World Commission on Dams criteria.
Amendment 101 #
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, i report on their annual reports submitted pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 280/2004/EC, report their annual emissions resulting from the implementation of Article 3 and the use of credits in accordance with Article 4emissions from sources not covered under Directive 2003/87/EC, on any transfer of excess emission undertaken or received in accordance with Article 3, paragraphs (3) and (3a) and on the use of credits in accordance with Article 4, by 31 March of the following year. The Commission shall be conferred with the power to amend the monitoring and reporting requirements under Decision 280/2004/EC in light of the experience drawn from the application of this Decision. The Commission shall verify the reports before the end of the April following the month the reports were due to be submitted.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5a (new)
Article 5a (new)
Article 5a Impact of Community measures on the commitments of Member States to the overall Community objective. 1. Where proposed Community policies and measures could significantly impact on the achievement of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments by the Community and its Member States, the regulatory impact assessment of each proposal by the Commission shall include a quantification of the impact, if any, on greenhouse gas emissions for the Community, and in respect of each Member State. 2. The Commission shall draw up a report by 31 December 2010, and every three years thereafter, on the impact that Community policies and measures, that are aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions, make towards the effort of the Community and of each Member State to limit greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the provisions of this Decision.