35 Amendments of Eleonora EVI related to 2018/2974(RSP)
Amendment 18 #
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of mitigation pathways in line with the Paris Agreement, and that according to that assessment the risks and costs of keeping temperature rise below 1.5°C are dramatically lower than those associated with exceeding it.
Amendment 23 #
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that, according to the IPCC 1.5 Special report, limiting global warming to 1.5°C with no or limited overshoot implies to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by 2060 at the latest, and to caparound 2066, with global net CO2 emissions reaching zero by around 2044, and global net GHG emissions byin 2030 falling to around 25-302.1 GtCO2eq per year;
Amendment 39 #
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls its demand expressed in its COP23 resolution for the Commission to prepare by COP24 a mid-century zero emissions strategy for the Union; welcomes in this regard the publication of the Commission Communication "A Clean Planet for all – A European strategic long- term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy"; asks the Member States to agree on a robust and ambitious net- zero 2050 strategy, as part of the future Europe debate, at the special EU summit in Sibiu in May 2019;
Amendment 42 #
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the Emission Trading Scheme (established through Directive2003/87/EC) is not an effective instrument in making the expected contribution to GHG reduction efforts in the EU under the Paris Agreement; calls, therefore, for an alternative system, scheme or mechanism aimed at clearly marking and promoting carbon neutral products;
Amendment 47 #
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the strategy presents eight pathways for the economic, technological and social transformation needed for the Union to comply with the long-term temperature goal of the Paris Agreement; stresses that there are many ways to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest, but that this requires swift action from the local and regional levels to the national level; calls on the Member States to put in place clear targets and policies and provide investment supportmultilevel policies in order to provide investment support at regional, local and sectorial level for net-zero pathways and adopt national long-term strategies consistent with the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement as foreseen in the Governance Regulation;
Amendment 54 #
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that the first category of pathways aims at reducing GHG emissions by only around 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels with a probability of only 50%; notes with concern that such ambition represents the lower range of holding global warming below 2°C and is therefore not in line with the Paris objective of holding global temperature rise to well below 2°C, or with the further aim of keeping it below 1.5°C; and notes with concern that the strategy does not model any pathways that reach net-zero GHG ahead of 2050;
Amendment 73 #
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the inclusion of two pathways aiming at reaching net zero GHG emissions by 2050, and considers this mid- century objective as the only one compatible with the Union's commitments under the Paris Agreement, particularly given the need to take into account the economic advantages for the EU in being a first mover in future carbon neutral technologies; regrets that no pathways that reach net-zero GHG ahead of 2050 were modelled or contemplated in the strategy;
Amendment 86 #
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern however that those pathways rely to a large extent on carbon removal technologies, including through carbon capture and storage and direct air capture, that yet have to prove their feasibility; considers that the EU net- zero strategy should not overly rely on such technologies, but should rely instead on nature-based carbon dioxide removal approaches such as restoration of forests and other ecosystems, which should complement and not replace direct emissions reductions; believes that further action by 2030 is needed if the Union is to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as confirmed by the IPCC 1.5 report;
Amendment 102 #
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Furthermore notes with concern that all scenarios fail to exclude fossil fuels completely from the power mix, and even more concerningly, retain a role for the most polluting solid fossil fuels (in the generation mix as reserves) at 20GW;
Amendment 103 #
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Stresses that the full potential of energy efficiency and the application of the "energy efficiency first" principle, as described in the Governance Regulation, should be fully exploited and considered as a basis for any pathway towards 2050 net-zero target;
Amendment 107 #
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes that the Commission clearly expresses that net-zero emissions are possible without net job losses and that they put a lot of emphasis on the transition in the energy intensive industry; highlights that a just transition towards net-zero GHG emissions has the potential to create a net gain of more than 1 million additional jobs in the Union; notes that the Commission should develop a renewed skills audit under the EU Skills Panorama with regional data on the skills needs for a climate neutral Europe to support regions, sectors and people in re-skilling for future-proof jobs;
Amendment 115 #
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights that the transition needs to be just for all parts of society; notes that this requires an understanding of just transition that incorporates negative and positive impacts associated with accelerated climate action, such as job losses and new employment opportunities, as well as the impacts from delaying climate action.
Amendment 120 #
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that Europe's climate transition must be ecologically, economically and socially sustainable; emphasises that tailor-made and sufficiently funded strategies at all levels will need to be designed on the basis of inclusive processes and in close collaboration with local and regional public authorities, trade unions, educational institutions, civil society organisations and the private sector, to ensure that equal opportunities are offered to all European citizens in this transition;
Amendment 145 #
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Points out that energy intensive industry can successfully transition to a net-zero emission economy while maintaining basic materials production, which is essential to all, and in particular green, value chains; calls on the Commission to present a new and integrated EU industrial climate strategy for energy intensive industries in support of a competitive net-zero emission heavy industry transition;
Amendment 151 #
Paragraph 13
13. CRecognises that the 2020-2030 decade is the most important one if the EU is to reach net-zero by 2050; considers that a strong and stable medium-term target is necessary to bring sufficient stability for investments to the market and to fully harness the potential of technological innovation and strengthen the possibilities for Europe's businesses' to become global market leaders in low- emission production;
Amendment 160 #
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that reaching net-zero GHG emissions in 2050 in the most cost- efficient manner and without risking stranded assets, requires raising and aligning the 2030 ambition level with net- zero 2050 scenarios; believes it is of the upmost importance that the Union sends a clear message, at the latest during the UN Climate Summit in New York in September 2019, that it stands ready to review its contribution to the Paris Agreement and enhance EU pre-2020 and pre-2030 ambition, at both EU and national levels;
Amendment 165 #
Paragraph 15
15. Supports an update of the Union’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with an economy-wide target of 55% domestic GHG emission reductions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels; calls therefore on EU leaders to consider raisingincrease the level of ambition of the Union’s NDC at the special EU Summit in Sibiu in May 2019, in view of the UN Climate Summit in September 2019; recognises that Regional Determined Contribution (RDC) and Local Determined Contribution (LDC) could be important tools in bridging the emission gap;
Amendment 176 #
Paragraph 16
16. Considers therefore that the Commission should, at the latest, use its 2022-2024 reviews of the 2030 climate package and other relevant legislation, to raise the ambition level accordinglyin line with its new, higher NDC; believes that insufficient 2030 ambition would limit future options, possibly limiting the availability of some options for cost- efficient decarbonisation; considers these reviews to be an important milestone for securing the EU climate commitments;
Amendment 191 #
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that emissions will have to be reduced close to zero in all sectors of the economy which should all contribute in the joint efforts to reduce emissions; calls therefore on the next Commission to initiate a process to chart pathways to climate neutrality for all sectors and highlights and stresses that progress made in decarbonising one sector cannot make up for a lack of progress in a different sector; stresses the importance of the polluter pays principle in this regard;
Amendment 214 #
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport and power sectors wi, buildings, power and industry sectors and circular economy will all be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology-specific strategies, such as for hydrogen or methanesustainable bio-gas;
Amendment 224 #
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Stresses the importance of reaching a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050 and welcomes the inclusion of this long-term goal under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); recalls the positive impact of the multiple benefits stemming from renovation, in terms of local jobs, more comfortable homes, cleaner air, lower energy bills and better productivity, directly benefitting all European citizens;
Amendment 228 #
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the central importance of a renewable-basedhighly energy efficient and 100% renewable-based, energy efficient power sector and asks the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary action in that regard as it will have spill-over effects across all economic sectors; highlights that all pathways assume full decarbonisation of the power sector by 2050, a drastic reduction of fossil fuels and a strong increase in renewable energieenergy efficiency and renewable energies, without resorting to unsustainable biomass;
Amendment 239 #
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Points out that electrification of the building, industry and transport sectors based on renewable energy will play an important role in reducing the emissions of these sectors;
Amendment 242 #
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the need to implement the Energy Union and ensure further integration of the European Energy market in order to most effectively decarbonise the power sector and to facilitate investments where most renewable energy production can be effectuated; in this regard, stresses that the “energy efficiency first” principle has to be taken into account throughout the full energy chain and whenever energy system planning or financing are taken
Amendment 260 #
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Notes that road transport contributes to about one fifth of the EU’s total emissions of carbon dioxide; therefore, calls upon the Member States and the Commission to take decisive steps to incentivise the fast deployment of zero- emission technologies, such as electric vehicles; further underlines the role of smart technologies such as smart charging infrastructure to establish synergies between electrification of transport and the deployment of renewable energy sources.
Amendment 271 #
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its call on the Commission to explore as soon as possible policy options for rapidly addressing methane emissions as part of a Union strategic plan for methane, and to present legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council to that effect; underlines that agriculture will become one of the main remaining sources of EU GHG emissions in 2050 due in particular to methane and nitrous oxide emissions;
Amendment 284 #
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Highlights the crucial role of European regions in managing the impacts of decarbonisation across sectors;
Amendment 285 #
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Underlines that agriculture is one of the main sources of GHG emissions, due in particular to methane and nitrous oxide emissions, and of indirect GHG emissions, including from deforestation and land-use change; calls therefore on the Commission and the Member States to consider this aspect in the revision of the Common Agricultural Policy and to take effective steps in climate proofing the new Common Agricultural Policy;
Amendment 300 #
Paragraph 24
24. Supports active and sustainable forest management at national level, together with concrete means to incentivise the potential of the EU bioeconomy, given the large potential of forests to contribute to strengthening Europe's climate efforts (particularly through sequestration, storage and substitution effects and storage) and achieving the target of zero emissions by 2050; recognising the need to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems services in the EU by 2020;
Amendment 343 #
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the EU mustalls on the EU and the Member States to immediately phase out all European and national fossil fuel subsidies;
Amendment 359 #
Paragraph 30
30. Highlights the significant impact of behavioural change in achieving GHG emissions reduction, including from the transport sector and particularly the aviation sector; calls on the Commission to explore as soon as possible policy options to encourage behavioural change; underlines the importance of bottom-up initiatives, such as the Covenant of Mayors, in promoting behavioural change;
Amendment 372 #
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the cost efficiency as well as environmental and health benefits of circular economy measures; believes that resource efficiency and improved circular product design will help bring about a switch in industrial materials and a reduced but improved production;are essential for bringing about a switch to sustainable production and consumption patterns.
Amendment 376 #
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Underlines that citizens’ active engagement will play a crucial role in the transition to net-zero GHG emissions as well as for the transformation of the prevailing processes of production and consumption; in this regard, stresses that citizens’ activation in the energy system throughout the decentralised self- generation of renewable energy, electricity storage and the participation in demand response and energy efficiency schemes will be crucial; therefore, stresses the need to fully reflect the role of active citizens engagement in the pathways and, in particular, the role of demand-side flexibility;
Amendment 386 #
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines the importance of increased initiatives and sustained dialogue in relevant international fora, with the aim to spur similar policy decisions ramping up climate ambition in other regions and third countries; considers that the EU, must, inter alia, increase its own climate financing and work actively to encourage Member States to increase their climate finance aid (development aid rather than loans) in third countries, which should be in addition to overseas development assistance, and not be double-counted as both development and climate finance aid;
Amendment 401 #
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights the merit of strengthening the interoperability between EU policy instruments and third countries' equivalents, notably carbon markets;, and ensure that policy coherence exists, in order to ensure that policies are mutually reinforcing and to ensure that the environmental integrity of the EU policy is upheld.