6 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2023/2149(DEC)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides sound, independent information on the environment; commends the quality of its outputs released in 2022, such as the Trends and projections in Europe 2022 Report, an overview of progress on emission reductions, renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency gains; the support to the EU biodiversity strategy for protected areas and nature restoration; the delivery of the Zero pollution monitoring assessment, which measures progress under the zero pollution action plan; highlights in this context the crucial importance of high-quality and accurate environmental information as a prerequisite for combating ongoing climate change and for meeting the Union's climate ambitions;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. AcknowledgeHighlights that the delivery rates for EEA key performance indicators 2022 were high, with a budget execution rate of 95% of the annual budget, 95% delivery rate of key reports and assessments, and high engagement with key stakeholders and network partners throughout the year.
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, 2022 beingwas an extreme year for climate and weather events, thisrecording, among other things, the hottest European summer on record and heat waves, droughts and forest fires affecting large parts of Europe, which resulted in significant media interest and an EEA media coverage increase by 20% compared to 2021, reaching 27,818 articles; notes that EEA combined social media reach amounted to 224,000 followers across channels, growing by 8% compared with 2021.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the EEA has 243 posts, out of which 85% are dedicated to operational activities and 15% to support; highlights that the occupancy rate for these posts has reached 98%, exceeding the target set; considers that, in order to properly perform the tasks on the Union’s path to climate neutrality, and the resulting new responsibilities and tasks for the EEA, this number should grow in the years to come;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Welcomes the establishment in 2022 of the new European Topic Centre on Biodiversity and Ecosystems for the period 2023-2026;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Highlights the fact that effective cooperation with Eionet, EU institutions and other stakeholders, such as EU agencies and global partners, has been maintained despite numerous crises;