Activities of Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY related to 2011/0428(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) (debate)
Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to carry out its role in the initiation of environmental and climate policy development and implementation, the Commission should use resources from the LIFE Programme to support the initiation, implementation and mainstreaming of Union environmental and climate policy and legislation, including the purchase of services and goods. Financial resources allocated to communication activities under this Regulation shall also cover corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union. In addition, the LIFE Programme should contribute to the implementation of action 3c) under Target 1 of the EU's Biodiversity Strategy according to which the Commission and Member States will facilitate enforcement of the nature directives by providing specific training programmes on Natura 2000 for judges and public prosecutors, and by developing better compliance promotion capacities.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) EUR 2 713 5894 400 000, which amounts to approximately 80 % of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1, shall be allocated to the sub-programme for Environment;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 904 5723 600 000, which amounts to approximately 20 % of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1, shall be allocated to the sub-programme for Climate Action.
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 124 #
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.
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 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall regularly publish a short description of synergies achieved by the LIFE Programme between various environmental and climate objectives.
Amendment 199 #
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). The Commission shall ensure stakeholders are consulted adequately when multiannual work programmes are developed.