2020/0300(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality, adaptation to climate change, protecting, sustainably using and restoring biodiversity, soil, circular economy, the zero pollution ambition and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality, adaption to climate change, protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity, circular economy, the zero pollution ambition and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative and coherent approach to multi-level governance and respecting the competences enshrined in the TFEU. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and ~~to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors~~avoiding lose-lose scenarios threatening the biosphere, on which our economy depends, and paying attention to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with and empowerment of non-governmental actors in line with the Aarhus Convention is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives. The involvement of all economic stakeholders and our producers will also be essential for the implementation of practical and effective solutions in efforts to protect the climate.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) Achieving the priority objectives requires enabling conditions. Environment policy being highly decentralised, action ~~to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP~~ should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. Implementation and enforcement are particularly important. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, action by local and regional authorities, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP ~~and the achievement of its priority objectives~~.

Amendment 105 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs ~~and~~, to the needs of vulnerable groups and potential gendered impacts of policies and measures. Moreover, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with local and regional governments, as well as non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.

Amendment 107 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Elsi KATAINEN, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)

(11 a) The United Nations Environment Programme and OECD Global Forum on Environment have highlighted that environmental changes have gender- specific impact. Gender-differentiated roles also cause differentiated vulnerabilities of women and men to the effects of climate change, and climate change impacts exacerbate gender inequalities1a. Therefore, a gender perspective on actions and goals related to the achievement of the priority objectives of the 8th EAP, including gender impact assessment of planned actions and a focus on gender mainstreaming and gender- responsive actions, is necessary in order to ensure that gender inequalities are not perpetuated. The 8th EAP recognises that gender equality is also a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate and environment challenges. _________________ 1a https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/9ef701cd-3c76-48a7- 8739-eb1fc126ffa7 AND https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/A-8-2017-0403_EN.html

Amendment 109 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 b (new)

(11 b) Action to achieve the Union's environmental and climate objectives needs to be carried out in conjunction with, and must be fully compatible with, the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 12

(12) Enhanced cooperation with partner countries, trade policy based on sustainability and high standards of production, particularly in the food and feed sector, good global environmental governance as well as synergies between internal and external Union policies are key to reach the Union’s environmental and climate objectives.

Amendment 111 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Elsi KATAINEN, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Recital 12

(12) Enhanced cooperation with partner countries, good global environmental governance as well as ~~synergies~~coherence between internal and external Union policies are key to reach the Union’s environmental and climate objectives.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14

(14) The assessment of progress towards the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators and should aim to close the gap in data availability. At the global level, for 68% of environment- related SDG indicators there is insufficient data to assess progress1a. It should be coherent with and without prejudice to monitoring or governance tools covering more specific aspects of environment and climate policy, such as in particular Regulation 1999/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Environmental Implementation Review or monitoring tools relating to circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, air, water, soil, waste, or any other environment policies. Together with other tools used in the European Semester, the Eurostat SDG Monitoring and in the Commission’s Strategic Foresight Report31 , it would be part of a coherent interconnected set of monitoring and governance tools. _________________ 1a UNEP, 2019, available at: https://sdg.iisd.org/news/unep-report- finds-good-progress-on-23-of- environment-related-sdg-indicators/ 30Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1–77. 31 COM/2020/493 final.

Amendment 113 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14

(14) The assessment of progress towards the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators. ITaking into account a systemic approach, it should be coherent with and ~~without prejudice to~~build upon existing monitoring or governance tools covering more specific aspects of environment and climate policy, such as in particular Regulation 1999/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Environmental Implementation Review or monitoring tools relating to circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, air, water, soil, waste, or any other environment policies. Together with other tools used in the European Semester, the Eurostat SDG Monitoring and in the Commission’s Strategic Foresight Report31 , it would be part of a coherent interconnected set of monitoring and governance tools. _________________ 30Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1–77. 31 COM/2020/493 final.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14

(14) The assessment of progress towards the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators. It should be coherent with and without prejudice to monitoring or governance tools covering more specific aspects of environment and climate policy, such as in particular Regulation 1999/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Environmental Implementation Review or monitoring tools relating to circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, forest, air, water, soil, waste, or any other environment policies. Together with other tools used in the European Semester, the Eurostat SDG Monitoring and in the Commission’s Strategic Foresight Report31 , it would be part of a coherent interconnected set of monitoring and governance tools. _________________ 30Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1–77. 31 COM/2020/493 final.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 15

(15) The Commission and the EEA and other relevant agencies should access and re-use the data and indicators provided by the Member States in accordance with applicable Union legal acts. In addition, other data sources, such as satellite data and processed information from the European Earth ~~Monitoring~~Observation Programme (Copernicus), the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Flood Awareness System, or data platforms such as European Marine Observation and Data Network or the Information Platform for Chemical Monitoring should be utilised. The application of modern digital tools and artificial intelligence allows managing and analysing the data in an effective and transparent way and thereby reducing administrative burden whilst increasing timeliness and quality.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 17

(17) To reach the priority objectives of the 8th EAP, the EEA and ECHA, as well as the Member States, should be equipped with adequate capacity and sufficient resources to ensure a sound, accessible and transparent knowledge and evidence base to support the implementation of the strategic priorities of the European Green Deal and the assessment of progress under the programme.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)

(17 a) As the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal contains a roadmap of key actions relevant for the field of environment and climate in the coming years, the 8thEAP exceptionally does not define actions to achieve its priority objectives until 2025. However, there will be a need to do so when the European Green Deal's key actions have been put in place, so that the thematic priority objectives set out in this decision can be achieved and the 8th EAP continues to set the overarching vision of the EU Union's environmental policy. For that purpose, there should be amid-term review in 2024, followed, at the latest by 31 March 2025, by a legislative proposal amending the 8th EAP to allow the legislator to complete the 8th EAP with the necessary key actions to be taken until 2030. Such a review should take into account the main findings available from the European Environment Agency’s report “The European environment – state and outlook”.

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18

(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in 2029, and the Commission should present a proposal for the 9th EAP in a timely matter, with a view to avoiding a gap between the 8th and 9th EAP. Moreover, to assess progress on the 8th EAP and to inform the priorities of the incoming Commission, a mid-term evaluation should be carried out in 2024. Also, the Commission should take into account the results in its political guidelines and produce a report by 31 March 2025 in which it would outline its environment and climate priorities for the years to follow, and how these priorities and related actions shall ensure the full achievement of the 8th EAP’s priority objectives and 2050 vision, in a European Green Deal II.

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18

(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in ~~2029.~~ the mid-term in 2025 and when running up to the 9th EAP in 2029. In particular, the mid-term evaluation will indicate sectors where phasing out of the environmentally- harmful subsidies has not be realised fully and will propose urgent action for their phasing out at the latest 2029 to finally put in place the enabling condition identified already in the 7th EAP.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18

(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in 2029. A proposal for a 9th EAP should be presented in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 8th and the 9th EAP.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)

(18 a) Pursuant to Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Union policy on the environment is to aim at a high level of protection taking into account the diversity of situations in the various regions of the Union, and is to be based on the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should, as a priority, be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This decisions sets out a general action programme in the field of the environment for the period up to 31 December 2030 ('the 8th Environment Action programme' or ‘8th EAP’). It lays down its priority objectives, identifies enabling conditions for their achievement and sets a framework to measure whether the Union and its Member States are on track to meet those priority objectives.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This decisions sets out a general action programme in the field of the environment for the period up to 31 December 2030 (‘8th EAP’). It lays down its priority objectives, identifies enabling conditions and related actions necessary for their achievement and sets a framework to measure whether the Union and its Member States are on track to meet those priority objectives.

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This decisions sets out a general action programme in the field of the environment for the period up to 31 December 2030 (‘8th EAP’). It lays down its priority objectives, identifies enabling conditions and actions for their achievement and sets a framework to measure whether the Union and its Member States are on track to meet those priority objectives.

Amendment 125 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and at protecting, restoring and improving the quality of the environment, including air, water, and soil, halting and reversing biodiversity loss, including cultivated biodiversity, and tackling the degradation of ecosystems. It endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and ~~endorses~~builds upon the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives, while recognising the effects of previous and current EU efforts for a more sustainable, climate and environmentally friendly economy.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, ~~and endorses the environmen~~the protection, conservation and enhancement of the EU's natural capital, and ~~climat~~endorses the objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives to tackle climate and environmentally- related challenges.

Amendment 128 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a sustainable, climate- neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy, where the usage of fossil-fuels is minimized, in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives.

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives, which should always be preceded by impact assessments.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a sustainable climate- neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives in which it is placing its trust.

Amendment 131 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the green transition ~~to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy~~ in a just and inclusive way, and ~~endorses the environmental and climate objectives of~~at supporting and strengthening an integrated policy and implementation approach, building upon the European Green Deal ~~and its initiatives~~.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. The 8th EAP forms the basis for achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals and its monitoring framework constitutes the environment and climate part of the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards greater sustainability, including climate neutrality and resource efficiency, wellbeing and resilience, maintaining food security and strengthening economic viability for communities most affected by the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. The 8th EAP forms the basis for achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals and its monitoring framework constitutes the environment and climate part of the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards ~~greater~~ sustainability, including climate neutrality and resource efficiency, wellbeing ~~and~~, resilience and halt of biodiversity loss.

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. The 8th EAP ~~forms the basis for~~contributes to achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, a~~nd its monitoring framework constitute~~s well as to those pursued by multilateral environmental agreements, such as the ~~envir~~Rio Conmventions and ~~climate part of~~the Paris Agreement. Its monitoring framework shall contribute to the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards ~~greater~~ sustainability, ~~including climate neutrality and resource efficiency,~~ wellbeing and resilience.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. The 8th EAP forms the basis for achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals and its monitoring framework ~~constitutes the environment and climate part of~~shall contribute to the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards greater sustainability, including climate neutrality and resource efficiency, wellbeing and resilience.

Amendment 136 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative and sustainable economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced, win-win scenario of strengthened carbon sinks of grasslands, peatlands, farmlands and forests for biodiversity, climate and resilience are realized and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change, natural disasters and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative and circular economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource ~~use~~deterioration and environmental degradation. Underlines the important role of sustainable and circular bioeconomy in achieving these objectives. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative circular bio-based economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation notably through sustainable management practices and innovations. A healthy environment underpins the well- being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, ~~restor~~preserved, restored, sustainably managed and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative economy where nothing is wasted, ~~no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced~~efforts are made to achieve climate neutrality through carbon capture in agriculture, for example, and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 140 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP shasll have the long- term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in an economy of wellbeing and a regenerative economy where nothing is wasted, ~~no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produc~~climate neutrality in the EU is achieved and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerative economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, ensures that biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The 8th EAP has the following six thematic priority objectives to be achieved by 2030 at the latest:

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The 8th EAP shasll have the following six thematic priority objectives :

Amendment 144 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, notably minimizing the use of fossil fuels, and enhancement of removals by natural and other sinks in the Union to attain the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 as laid down in Regulation (EU) …/…32 ; _________________ 32 COM/2020/80 final.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) irreversible, continuous and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural and other sinks in the Union to attain the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 as laid down in Regulation (EU) …/…32 ; _________________ 32 COM/2020/80 final.

Amendment 146 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) irreversible and ~~gradual~~swift reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural ~~and other~~ sinks in the Union to attain the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 as laid down in Regulation (EU) …/…32 ; _________________ 32 COM/2020/80 final.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability ~~to climate change~~of agriculture and food systems to climate change, while putting sufficient emphasis on the social dimension of the transition;

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) continuous progress in deployment of ecosystem based solutions, maintaining where applicable and enhancing adaptive capacity of ecosystems, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change;

Amendment 149 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change through applying sustainable research-based methods and innovations;

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy, while also promoting recovery of materials, improved and increased recycling of secondary raw materials, reduction of landfills, improvement of waste management infrastructure, and introduction of low-waste technologies;

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, leaving no one behind, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy, giving top priority to sustainability with regard to all relevant initiatives and projects;

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) advancing towards an economy of wellbeing and a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy, through a more efficient use of resources and by applying the waste hierarchy;

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) advancing towards a regenerative ~~growth model~~and sustainable economy that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a toxic-free circular economy with cascading use of resources;

Amendment 154 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource ~~use~~deterioration and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy;

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) pursuing a zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free-environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well-being of citizens from harmful chemicals and other environment-related risks and negative impacts;

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) pursuing a zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free-environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well-being of ~~citize~~present and future generations from environment- related risks and impacts;

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, freshwater, wetland, coastal and marine ecosystems with at least 30 % of the Union’s land areas protected, including at least 10 % of the Union’s land areas strictly protected from any human intervention, as well as implementing binding nature-restoration targets;

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, freshwater, wetland and marine ecosystems through research-based methods and sustainable management practices;

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity, including cultivated biodiversity, and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, freshwater, wetland and marine ecosystems;

Amendment 161 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) promoting environmental sustainability and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, international trade, mobility and the food system, including agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture.

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) promoting environmental sustainability and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, mobility and the food system, including all parts of the food supply chain.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – title

Enabling conditions and actions to achieve this programme’s priority objectives

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Achieving the priority objectives of the 8th EAP ~~will requir~~shall require from the European Commission, the Member States, local and regional authorities and stakeholders, as appropriate:

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation on environment and climate and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, supporting and cooperating with networks of practitioners, such as for example the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law, the European Network of Prosecutors for the Environment and the European Union Forum of Judges for the Environment , as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ensuring full, effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation on environment and climate, preventing damage, including irreversible damage and loss of the EU natural heritage and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, as well as stepping up action against non- compliance, environmental crime and environmental damage in a timely and dissuasive manner,

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 169 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Alin MITUȚA, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation and strategies on environment and climate and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) providing financial support to the ecological transition of agri-food sectors.

Amendment 171 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1

— mainstreaming the priority objectives set out in Article 2 in all relevant strategies, legislative and non- legislative initiatives, programmes, investments and projects at Union, national, regional and local levels so that they and their implementation ~~do no harm~~contribute to any of the priority objectives set out in Article 2;

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3

— paying careful attention to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind, recognising the gender- specific impacts of environmental degradation and climate change, and that, in order to achieve the priority objectives, a gender approach must be an integral part of all policies and actions at all levels;

Amendment 173 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3

— ~~paying careful attention to~~optimising synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives, namelyby ensuring a sustainable urban development, so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for healthy nutrition, ~~housing~~water and air quality, energy, water access tohousing and green infrastructures and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3

— paying careful attention to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for affordable and quality nutrition, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;

Amendment 175 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Alin MITUȚA, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3

— paying careful attention to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, food security, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3

— ~~paying careful attention~~evaluating to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ ~~needs for nutrition, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no-one~~right to hight level of environmental protection is met while nobody is left behind;

Amendment 177 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4

— regularly evaluating coherence of the existing policies ~~and preparing impact assessments~~with the 8th EAP and the Green Deal objectives and preparing impact assessments duly considering the cost of inaction for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, ~~inclusive, informed and simple to implement~~equitable, inclusive and informed, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate and due respect of the do no significant harm principle;

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4

— regularly evaluating existing policies and preparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations with all actors concerned, including stakeholders, and national, regional and local administrations, following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate as well as socioeconomic impacts;

Amendment 179 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4

— regularly evaluating existing policies and preparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations, particularly with all governance levels and social partners, following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate;

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4

— – regularly evaluating existing policies and pr~~eparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based~~ oposing new legislation where appropriate, based on impact assessments building upon wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate;

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4 a (new)

- ensuring that impact assessments fully and systematically take into account environmental impacts, for example, impacts on biodiversity loss, including cultivated biodiversity, pollution and resource use;

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4 b (new)

- ensuring a gender perspective on actions and goals related to the achievement of the priority objectives, including gender impact assessments of planned actions and initiatives and a focus on gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive actions;

Amendment 183 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4 c (new)

- ensuring that initiatives to achieve the priority objectives are fully compatible with the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) mobilising sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level, while ensuring wide accessibility of financial instruments, especially to SMEs, small and medium farms and young farmers;

Amendment 185 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) mobilising sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level;, while making sure that sufficient funds are allocated, with a special attention to small and medium enterprises.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) mobilising resources and sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level, consistent with the Union's sustainable finance policy agenda;

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies at Union and national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices; to provide support and find alternatives following the phasing out of these subsidies for the affected sectors;

Amendment 188 #

Irène TOLLERET, Jérémy DECERLE, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) strengthening environmentally positive incentives as well as phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies at Union and national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) phasing out ~~environmentally harmful subsidi~~subsidies not contributing to the Union objectives at Union and national level, making the best use of market-based instruments ~~and~~, green budgeting tools~~, including those required to~~ and payments for eco- system services, while ensureing a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) making the best use of gender- responsive green budgeting and financing tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in applying standardised natural capital accounting practices whilst refraining, at Union and Member State level, from trading in ecosystem services or promoting such trade;

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) seeking modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty and if unsuccessful, leaving the Treaty altogether;

Amendment 192 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(e b) scaling up the measures against illegal exploitation of natural resources, associated corruption and money laundering and increasing cooperation with third countries in relation to these measures;

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, fostering green skills, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting, assessing any current barriers for the use of innovative agricultural techniques and increasing access to scientific innovation;

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge, sustainable management practices and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, fostering green skills and sustainable management practices, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting;

Amendment 195 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Alin MITUȚA

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge, thorough impact studies and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, fostering green skills, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting;

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, new technologies, fostering green skills, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting;

Amendment 197 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(f a) ensuring the full participation of, and cooperation with, primary producers, businesses and local and regional authorities across all dimensions of environmental policy-making through a collaborative and multi-actor approach;

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(f a) closing gaps in, and optimising, relevant indicator sets such as those relating to planetary boundaries, environmental footprints, governance, sustainable finance, inequalities, production and consumption systems;

Amendment 199 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Alin MITUȚA

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

(f b) identifying and quantifying environmental limits, such as planetary boundaries, with the aim of defining a safe operating space for the Union, and monitoring whether Union policies and legislation are ambitious enough to keep the Union within the planet’s safe operating space, with a view to identifying and submitting, where appropriate, legislative proposals in order to prevent going beyond these thresholds; recognising and taking into account the critical need to scientifically define and move towards a safe operating space for food within planetary boundaries, necessitating a shift from the conventional focus on reducing environmental impacts at the farming system scale towards defining science- based targets for food at the planetary scale, using a food systems approach;

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) harnessing the potential of digital and data technologies to support environment policy, with a special attention to the modernisation of primary sectors and rural communities, while minimising their environmental footprint;

Amendment 201 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) harnessing the potential of digital and data technologies ~~to support environmen~~, including by delivering real-time data and information on the state of ecosystems, to support policy, while minimising their environmental footprint;

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) harnessing the potential of digital and data technologies to support environment policy while minimising their environmental footprint, ensuring access to digital and data technologies;

Amendment 203 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) making full use of ~~nature based solutions and social innovation~~ecosystem based solutions and social innovation including by investing more into biodiversity protection and restoration, including cultivated biodiversity, in line with the minimum spending targets agreed in the Union budget and with the funding objectives in the EU Biodiversity Strategy, which should be tracked through a strong methodology that builds on the Union’s taxonomy criteria as they become available;

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) making full use of nature based solutions and social innovation, encouraging different types of cooperation in agriculture;

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) making full use of nature based solutions ~~and~~, social innovation and new technologies;

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) making full use of biodiversity- friendly and nature based solutions and social innovation;

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) making full use of ~~nature~~ecosystem- based solutions and social innovation;

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j

(j) ~~making~~ensuring that the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP respect transparency rules and are publicly available and easily accessible, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation;

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j

(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available, and eacomprehensibly accessible, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation;

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1 a (new)

- promoting the compliance of corporate due diligence, including along agricultural supply chains, to set legal standards for clarity, certainty, transparency and equality in global competition;

Amendment 211 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 3

— strengthening the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and other multilateral environmental agreements by the Union and its partners, including by increasing transparency and accountability as regards progress on the commitments made under those agreements, as part of Union trade policy, for example;

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 3 a (new)

- including compulsory provisions on the respect of the Paris Agreement in the bilateral trade agreements with third countries and the tools to monitor them;

Amendment 213 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4

— strengthening international environmental governance by closing remaining gaps and strengthening respect for and application of recognised international environmental principles; , and by including compulsory provisions in the bilateral trade agreements with third countries and the tools to monitor them;

Amendment 214 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 4

— strengthening international environmental governance by closing remaining gaps and strengthening respect for and even-handed application of recognised international environmental principles within a reasonable period;

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5

— ensuring that the Union and the Member States’ financial assistance to third countries promotes the UN 2030 Agenda and the respect of EU environmental standards.

Amendment 216 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

— ensuring that the Union and the Member States’ financial assistance to third countries promotes the Sustainable Development Goals in the UN 2030 Agenda.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 5 a (new)

- strengthening the capacity of citizens to act, through awareness raising, lifelong education and civic involvement; raising awareness of the priority objectives set down in Article 2(1) and (2), and enabling democratic debate at all levels of governance and society on progress made towards their achievement;

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Achieving the enabling conditions set out in Article 3(1) shall require concrete actions to be taken: – the Commission shall, by 30 June 2022, establish a public database on its website showing the steps taken in response to environmental infringement and preliminary reference judgements.That database shall be kept up to date; – the Commission shall adopt and implement by 30 June 2022 a ‘think sustainability first’ approach in its better regulation guidelines; – the Commission shall align Union trade policy with the 8th EAP, which shall notably be achieved through the Commission’s ongoing review of its trade policy, which should aim at eliminating all trade and investment rules that conflict with climate and biodiversity protection, and to make the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals the reference point of Union trade policy. The Commission shall ensure that the sustainable development chapters (TSD) are legally binding and enforceable in future, and revised trade agreements, and their compliance, is checked regularly by the parties of the agreements, including a strong role for civil society; – the Commission shall carry out the reviews referred to in indent 1b of point (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article). Where, based on those reviews, the Commission finds that Union measures and policies are inconsistent with the 8th EAP priority objectives set out in Article 2, it shall take as soon as possible the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties for remedying that inconsistency; – the Commission shall carry out the assessments referred to in indent 1c of point (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article. Where, based on those assessments, the Commission finds that Union measures and policies are inconsistent with the 8th EAP priority objectives set out in Article 2, it shall align the draft measure with the priority objectives before its adoption. That analysis shall be included in any impact assessment accompanying those measures or proposals; – the Commission shall, for the purpose of carrying out impact assessments, develop additional tools to assess the environmental impacts of new policies, initiatives and legislation on biodiversity, pollution and resource use, in addition to the sole tool currently used which focuses on ressource efficiency, and extend their use to Member States, wherever possible; – the Commission shall, for all environmentally harmful subsidies apart from fossil fuel subsidies, produce an assessment by 30 June 2022 capturing the current situation at Union, national, sub- national and local level, identifying pathways for a full and swift phase out, and for repurposing the expenditures saved from environmentally harmful subsidies to provide incentives for environmental protection; – the Commission shall systematically present detailed feedback on how stakeholder consultation responses have influenced, and are thereby integrated into, new Union strategies, policies and law; – the Commission shall publish impact assessments immediately upon their completion; – the Commission shall establish by 31 December 2021 a public dashboard on its website where it maintains an up-to-date overview of all of the targets established through the European Green Deal. This dashboard shall give an overview of Union and, where applicable, national targets. The Commission shall also add links to the reports of the monitoring framework as set out in Article 4 to the dashboard. The Commission shall actively communicate the dashboard to citizens.

Amendment 219 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Reaching the 8th EAP’s priority objectives will require mobilising broad support by involving citizens, economic stakeholders, social partners and other stakeholders, and encouraging cooperation in the development and implementation of strategies, policies or legislation related to the 8th EAP at every level amongst national, regional and local authorities, in urban and rural areas.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission, supported by the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, shall regularly assess and report on the progress of the Union and the Member States with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in Article 2 on a regular basis, taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission, supported by the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, shall monitor, assess and report on the progress of the Union and the Member States with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in Article 2 on a regular basis, taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission, supported by the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, shall assess and report on the progress of the Union and the Member States with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in Article 2 on a ~~regular~~n annual basis, taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. The assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall take into account a systemic approach and aim at facilitating strategic political communication. It shall be based on a limited number of headline indicators, identified by the end of 2021 as a result of a broad stakeholder consultation process involving Member States and relevant stakeholders, which brings together environment policy experts and indicator experts, and which shall be supported by the European Environment Agency. It shall reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators, and building on data available in the Member States and at the Union level, in particular those operated by the European Environment Agency and the European Statistical System~~. This~~, with a view to minimising administrative burden. The assessment shall be coherent with and without prejudice to ~~existing~~other monitoring, reporting and governance frameworks and exercises covering social, economic, environment and climate policy.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency and the EU environmental, research and agricultural funding shall support the Commission in improving the availability and relevance of data and knowledge, in particular by carrying out the following:

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)

(a a) strengthening and providing support to basic research, mapping and monitoring, including in the field of taxonomy;

Amendment 226 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)

(b a) working on closing gaps in, and optimising, relevant indicator sets, such as those relating to planetary boundaries, environmental footprints, governance, sustainable finance, inequalities, including gender inequalities, production and consumption systems; developing further methods to operationalise planetary boundaries for use at the Union and national levels in order to monitor performance against planetary boundaries; this applies in particular to food and farming related indicators in order to achieve a holistic, more localised, low-input, nature-based food system in a way that fits planetary and local boundaries;

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)

(b a) improving data quality and comparability;

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Article 4a – Mid-term Review 1. Before the end of its current term, the Commission shall carry out a mid-term review of the progress achieved in reaching the thematic priority objectives defined in Article 2(2), taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3, based on the assessments carried under Article 4(1) and any other relevant findings, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. 2. In the light of that the review referred to in paragraph 1, and of other relevant policy developments, and of the European Environment Agency’s report “The European environment – state and outlook”, the Commission shall present at latest by 31 March 2025 a legislative proposal for adding an annex to the present 8thEnvironment Action Programme, for the period after 2025, containing a list of actions necessary for reaching the thematic priority objectives defined in Article 2(2), as well as the respective timeline of these actions.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1

By 31 March 2029, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th EAP. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council containing the main findings of that evaluation, accompanied, if ~~the Commission deems~~ appropriate, by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme. Such a legislative proposal shall be presented in a timely manner, with a view to avoiding a gap between the 8th and the 9th EAP.

Amendment 230 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1

By 31 March 2029, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th EAP. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council containing the main findings of that evaluation~~, accompanied, if the Commission deems~~ in each of the thematic priority objectives set out in Article 2 (2), followed, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme, at the latest, by 31 December 2029.

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1

By 31 March 2029, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th EAP. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council containing the main findings of that evaluation, and taking into account all impact assessments, accompanied, if the Commission deems appropriate, by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

By 31st December 2025, the Commission shall carry out a mid-term evaluation of the 8th EAP. In it, the Commission will outline the status of the priority actions. In particular, it will indicate sectors where phasing out of the environmentally- harmful subsidies has not be realised fully and by 31st December 2026 will publish a Staff Working Document detailing legislation which for the reasons of provision of environmentally-harmful subsidies has become unfit. The Commission will launch recast and reforms of the respective legislation and put an end to environmentally-harmful subsidies at the latest by 2029.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a decision
Citation 5 a (new)

Having regard to the 2020 report on Biodiversity and Pandemics by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)1a; _________________ 1ahttps://ipbes.net/sites/default/files/2020- 12/IPBES%20Pandemics%20Report%20 Media%20Release.pdf

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2

(2) Decision No 1386/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council23 established the 7th Environment Action Programme (the 7th EAP), which sets out the Union’s environmental agenda until 31 December 2020 as well as a long- term vision for 2050~~. _________________ 23 OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 171~~ and a clear description of an integrated environmental policy that contributes to sustainable economic growth and human health and well-being, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The Commission’s evaluation of the 7th EAP24 concluded that its 2050 vision and priority objectives are still valid; that it has helped to provide more predictable, faster and better-coordinated action in environment policy; and that its structure and enabling framework have helped create synergies, thus making environment policy more effective and efficient. Moreover, the evaluation concluded that the 7th EAP anticipated the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda by insisting that economic growth and social wellbeing depend on a healthy natural resource base, and facilitated delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. It also enabled the Union to speak with one voice on the global stage on climate and environmental matters. In its evaluation of the 7th EAP, the Commission also concluded that progress related to nature protection, health and policy integration was not sufficient. Stakeholders highlighted that the EAPs should be fully coherent with the political priorities of the EU institutions, guaranteeing their political ownership. The evaluation outlined that the EU is not on track to meet the objective of halting biodiversity loss by 2020 and restoring the potential of ecosystems to deliver services, and that the ecological impact in particular of food system remains too high. _________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.

Amendment 73 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The Commission’s evaluation of the 7<˂sup>˃th<˂/sup>˃ EAP24 concluded that its 2050 vision and priority objectives are still valid; that it has helped to provide more predictable, faster and better- coordinated action in environment policy; and that its structure and enabling framework have helped create synergies, thus making environment policy more effective and efficient. Moreover, the evaluation concluded that the 7th EAP anticipated the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda by insisting that economic growth and social wellbeing depend on a healthy natural resource base, and facilitated delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. It also enabled the Union to speak with one voice on the global stage on climate and environmental matters. In its evaluation of the 7th EAP, the Commission also concluded that progress related to nature protection, health and policy integration was not sufficient. The Commission has found that further efforts are needed to meet energy efficiency targets. At the same time, the Commission points out that major challenges remain and new ones are arising in connection with the evaluation of the 7th EAP, such as the global environmental crisis, which is having a direct impact on human health. _________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The Commission’s evaluation of th the 7 EAP24 concluded that its 2050 vision th and priority objectives are still valid; that it has helped to provide more predictable, faster and better-coordinated action in environment policy; and that its structure and enabling framework have helped create synergies, thus making environment policy more effective and efficient. Moreover, the evaluation concluded that the 7th EAP anticipated the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda by insisting that economic growth and social wellbeing depend on a healthy natural resource base, and facilitated delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. It also enabled the Union to speak with one voice on the global stage on climate and environmental matters. IEven as EU made progress towards almost all of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDG) based on data from the past five years, in its evaluation of the 7th EAP, the Commission also concluded that progress related to nature protection, health and policy integration was not sufficient. _________________ 24 COM(2019) 233 final.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4

(4) According to the EEA report ‘The European environment – state and outlook 2020, Knowledge for transition to a sustainable Europe’ (‘SOER 2020’), 2020 represents a unique window of opportunity for the Union to show leadership on sustainability ~~and to face~~by tackling the urgent sustainability challenges ~~requir~~that can only be met by ensuring rapid and far-reaching systemic ~~solutions~~change. As stated in SOER 2020, the changes in the global climate and ecosystems observed since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The global population has tripled since 1950, while the population living in cities has quadrupled. With the current growth model, environmental pressures are expected to increase further, causing direct and indirect harmful effects on human health and well-being. This is especially true for the sectors with the highest environmental impact – food, mobility, energy as well as infrastructure and buildings. SOER 2020 concludes that the 8th EAP vision of 'living well within the limits of our planet' cannot be achieved by continuing to promote economic growth whilst seeking to manage harmful side effects with environmental and social policy tools.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4

(4) According to the EEA report ‘The European environment – state and outlook 2020, Knowledge for transition to a sustainable Europe’ (‘SOER 2020’), 2020 represents a unique window of opportunity for the Union to show leadership on sustainability and to face the urgent sustainability challenges requiring systemic solutions. As stated in SOER 2020, the changes in the global climate and ecosystems observed since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The global population has tripled since 1950, while the population living in cities has quadrupled. With the current growth model, environmental pressures are expected to increase further, causing direct and indirect harmful effects on human health and well-being. This is especially true for the sectors with the highest environmental impact ~~– food~~, where important gaps remain – food system, including agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, mobility, energy as well as international trade, infrastructure and buildings.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) The European Commission responded to the challenges identified in the SOER 2020 by adopting the European Green Deal25: a new growth strategy for the twin green and digital transition that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a competitive, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy, to ensure the protection, conservation and enhancement of EU natural resources and safeguard the health and well-being of present and future generations against environmental risks and related impacts. The European Commission also adopted a number of new strategic initiatives, such as a new circular economy action plan for a clean and competitive Europe, a biodiversity strategy for 2030 and a 'farm to fork' strategy. Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council26 enshrines into law the Union target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. _________________ 25 COM(2019) 640 final. 26 COM(2020) 80 final.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) The European Commission responded to the challenges identified in the SOER 2020 by adopting the European Green Deal~~25 :~~ (EGD)25 which it referred to as a new growth strategy for the twin green and digital transition that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a competitive, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy. However, this framing as a 'growth strategy' risks undermining the primary aim of the European Green Deal, which must be to ensure shared prosperity within planetary boundaries as set down in the 2050 vision of the 8th EAP. When choosing between different policy options under the EGD, swiftly achieving climate and other environmental targets must be the priority. Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council26 enshrines into law the Union target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. _________________ 25 COM(2019) 640 final. 26 COM(2020) 80 final.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) The European Commission responded to the challenges identified in the SOER 2020 by adopting the European Green Deal25 : a new growth strategy for the twin green and digital transition that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a competitive, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy and to protect, conserve and enhance the EU's natural capital. Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council26 enshrines into law the Union target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and the Commission Work Programme for 2021 further introduces relevant, including legislative, initiatives related to protection and restoration of the EU´s natural capital. _________________ 25 COM(2019) 640 final. 26 COM(2020) 80 final.

Amendment 80 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) The 2020 report on Biodiversity and Pandemics by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), highlighted that the underlying causes of pandemics are the same global environmental changes that drive biodiversity loss and climate change, with land use change and agricultural expansion and intensification as key drivers. The risk of pandemics can only be significantly reduced by reducing human activities that fuel biodiversity loss, and bold political action is required, meaning no less than a transformation of humanity's relationship with nature, in order to escape from the very real prospect of pandemics emerging more often, spreading more rapidly and killing more people than ever before. From an economic perspective, the estimated cost of reducing the risk of pandemics is 100 times less than the cost of responding to them1a; The current Covid 19 pandemic, which has led to an unprecedented and historic economic crisis, has brought into sharp focus the fact that economic prosperity, stability and resilience is clearly linked with, and dependent on, citizens' health and well-being. The pandemic has also underlined the need for a 'One health' approach, which recognises the interconnection between the human, animal and environmental spheres, and that diseases may be transmitted from one pillar to another and must therefore be tackled in a holistic approach, to be mainstreamed and integrated into policy making across all levels.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) The European Green Deal underpins the Next Generation EU Recovery Plan which promotes the investments in key ~~green sector~~sustainable activities needed to build resilience, and create growth and jobs in a fair and inclusive society. The Recovery and Resilience Facility which will power the Union’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis together with the Union budget for 2021-2027, is also based on the priority objectives set out in the European Green Deal. Furthermore, all initiatives under Next Generation EU Recovery Plan should respect the European Green Deal’s “do no harm” oath.

Amendment 82 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7

(7) Environment action programmes have guided the development of EU environment policy since the early 1970s. The 7th EAP will expire on 31 December 2020 and its Article 4 (3) requires the Commission, if appropriate, to present a proposal for an Eighth Environment Action Programme (8th EAP) in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 7th and the 8th EAP. The European Green Deal announced the adoption of a new environment action programme. to complement the European Green Deal that will include a new monitoring mechanism to ensure that Europe remains on track to meet its environmental objectives. The EGD also announced that the Commission will launch a dashboard to monitor progress against all of the European Green Deal objectives.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7

(7) Environment action programmes have successfully guided the development of EU environment policy since the early 1970s. The 7th EAP will expire on 31 December 2020 and its Article 4 (3) requires the Commission, if appropriate, to present a proposal for an Eighth Environment Action Programme (8th EAP) in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 7th and the 8th EAP. The European Green Deal announced the adoption of a new environment action programme.

Amendment 84 #

Juozas OLEKAS, Attila ARA-KOVÁCS, Clara AGUILERA, Paolo DE CASTRO, Tonino PICULA, Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO, Ivo HRISTOV

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) The 8th EAP should support the ~~environment and climate action~~ objectives of the European Green Deal to tackle climate and environment- related challenges in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. and to use a political momentum and set out on an ambitious path of the EU leading on a new, aspiring global biodiversity framework to be agreed at COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Kunming, China as well as to show leadership at the COP26 on Climate Change in Glasgow.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, while also making sure the shift towards more sustainable farming practices and food systems leaves no-one behind.

Amendment 86 #

Irène TOLLERET, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Alin MITUȚA, Jérémy DECERLE

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, while ensuring the achievement of other EU objectives, such as food security.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) The 8th EAP should ~~support~~endorse and build on the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should ~~contribute to achieving~~also be fully aligned with and drive forward the implementation and achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) The 8th EAP should support the ~~environment and climate action~~ objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)

(8 a) The SDGs cover the three dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, social and economic) which are integrated and indivisible. The environmental objectives underpin the social and economic objectives because the basis for sustainable development is a healthy biosphere, and therefore a fair and just society and economy cannot be achieved without the attainment of the environmental SDGs. Full implementation by the Union of the UN's 2030 agenda for sustainable development and active support for implementation in other regions will be essential if the Union is to provide global leadership in achieving sustainability transitions. As the global food system is both a prime driver and generally a first victim of the Anthropocene, a rapid global food transformation towards healthy diets from sustainable food systems is necessary in order for the world to meet the targets set in the SDGs1a. _________________ 1a https://cgspace.cgiar.org/bitstream/handle /10568/106652/Planet_Rockstrom_2020.p df

Amendment 90 #