Activities of Sandrine BÉLIER related to 2011/0428(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) (debate)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the LIFE Programme, a financial envelope of €3,618 million1 % of the overall budget constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 17 of the Commission Proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement of 29 June 2011 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The first consequences of climate change can already be seen in Europe and worldwide, such as extreme weather conditions leading to floods and droughts, and rising temperatures and sea levels. The priority area Climate Change Adaptation should therefore contribute to adapt to such impacts across populations, economic sectors and regions to ensure a more resilient Unionenvironment through specific adaptation measures and strategies. Actions in this field should be complementary to actions eligible for funding under the civil protection financial instrument and mainly focus on ecosystem-based approaches, supporting cost-efficient co-benefits with other environmental objectives.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for implementing the LIFE Programme shall be EUR 3 618 000 0001 % of the overall Union budget.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The LIFE Programme shall be open to the participation of the following countries and territories:
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the overseas countries and territories referred to in Decision 2001/822/EC;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. At least 750% of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of action grants under the sub-programme for Environment shall be dedicated to projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity. Or. en (Linked to amendment to Article 4 paragraph 1)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to contribute to the development and implementation of Union policy and legislation on adaptation, including mainstreaming across policy areas, in particular by supporting synergies with other environmental objectives, such as biodiversity, and by developing, testing and demonstrating ecosystem-based policy or management approaches, best practices, and solutions, for climate change adaptation;
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Integrated Projects referred to in Article 18 point (d) shall involve, where appropriate, stakeholderbe accessible to, and involve stakeholders at all stages and promote, when possible, the coordination with and mobilisation of other Union funding sources.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall have special regard to projects in the Union's overseas countries and territories and shall adapt the guidelines for applicants to reflect the capacities, environmental protection and climate objectives of these territories and ensure their participation in the LIFE Programme, and shall endeavour to ensure that at least 5%, up to a maximum of 10%, of the budgetary resources dedicated to biodiversity projects are allocated to projects in these territories.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
VAT shall, in principle, not be considered an eligible cost for projects referred to in Article 18. VAT amounts shall be eligible where they are not recoverable under national VAT legislation and are paid by a beneficiary other than a non-taxable person within the meaning of the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of Directive 2006/112/EC.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Staff costs shall be considered an eligible cost for projects referred to in Article 18 to the extent that they relate to the cost of activities which the beneficiary would not have carried out if the project concerned had not been undertaken. The respective staff shall be specifically seconded to the project concerned, on hourly, part-time or full-time basis. Salary costs of public officials not specifically recruited for the project concerned shall be considered as own contribution to the project budget.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
– the purchase will contribute to improving, maintaining and restoring the integrity of the Natura2000 network set up in Article 3 of Directive 92/43/EEC, including through improving connectivity through the creation of corridors, stepping stones, or other elements of green infrastructure;
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt multiannual work programmes for the LIFE Programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 29(2)be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 concerning the adoption of multiannual work programmes for the LIFE Programme. The Commission shall ensure stakeholders are consulted adequately when multiannual work programmes are developed.