47 Amendments of Maria HEUBUCH related to 2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) RAcknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges, and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Specific Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under thise Specific Programme are expected toshould contribute 35at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of the Specific Programme to the climate objectives, in order to support actions or parts of actions that will help to deliver a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission economy by 2050 at the latest. Relevant actions will be identified ex-ante and fully reflected during the Specific Programme's preparation and implementation in form of the Strategic plan and work programmes, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes, thereby ensuring that the objective of investing at least 50% of the Programme’s overall financial envelope to climate- related research and innovations can be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Work programmes should state the percentage of their spending that they estimate is climate-relevant. The Commission should seek to analyse and correct any significant discrepancies with the aggregate estimate of climate-relevant spending made by beneficiaries.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5 b) As part of the annual reporting, in accordance with Article 45 [Regulation establishing the Horizon Europe Framework Programme], the Commission should carry out a robust consolidation exercise to identify whether the Programme’s climate expenditure is on track to achieve the 50 % target. The Commission should provide information on the scale and results of support to the climate change objectives, differentiating between mitigation and adaptation as well as provide information on the climate contribution of relevant financial instruments, and make this publicly available. In accordance with the Court of Auditor Report 31/2016, particular attention should be paid to the contribution by the bottom-up parts of the Programme, where the share of bottom- up actions that can be considered climate- related depends upon researcher proposals. If the Programme is achieving less than 50% climate-relevant spending, the Commission should respond either by requiring a sharper focus on climate in the Work Programmes of Pillar 2, by soliciting climate-relevance in the proposals submitted under Pillar 1 or Pillar 3 or by moving budgets to parts of the Programme with proven climate- relevance from parts that are not.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals, at least half of which shall includinge relevant civil society and end-users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an indication of the amount allocated to each action and, mission and European Partnership and an indicative implementation timetable;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) an estimate, where relevant, of the percentage of the Programme’s contribution that is climate-relevant. The Commission shall analyse and correct any significant discrepancies that may arise between this estimate and the aggregate estimates of funded beneficiaries in the work programme concerned.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The implementation of Horizon Europe's programme-level objectives in an integrated manner will be ensured by multiannual Strategic Planning. Such planning will provide the focus on impact for the Programme overall and coherence between its different pillars, as well as synergy with other EU programmes and support to and from other EU policies. Notably, Strategic Planning shall be consistent with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate related long-term objective and remaining carbon budget.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
The Strategic Planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisationsboth within the Strategic Planning process itself and at all other stages of research and innovation, including agenda-setting. To facilitate this, a structured dialogue will be established with civil society. The process will also promote the co-creation of knowledge, effective promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, and will ensure and promote theResponsible Research and Innovation and adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
The Strategic Planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation,both within the Strategic Planning process itself and at all stages of research and innovation, including agenda-setting. To facilitate this, a structured dialogue will be established with civil society. The process will also promote the co-creation of knowledge, effective promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards.
Amendment 89 #
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policy for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States. EU policy priorities will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of policy. It will also take into account foresight activities, studies and other scientific evidence and take account of relevant existing initiatives at EU and national level, and will be subject to mandatory multi-stakeholder consultation.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
Human activities are exerting increasing pressure on soils, seas and oceans, water, air, biodiversity and other natural resources. Nourishing the planet's growing population and maintaining human well- being (physical and mental) is directly dependent on the health of natural systems and resources. However, combined with climate change, humanity's growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels, affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well-being. The concepts of the circular economy, agroecology, the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental, social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Meeting the goals of sustainable development, guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry, ensuring access to clean water, soil and air for all, cleaning up the seas and oceans, preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation. But the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood. Making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies, new business models, and social and environmental innovationshifting out of societal lock-ins, identifying and implementing paths to internalize environmental costs in our economics, gathering more and better quality data on the impact of different policies and social and environmental innovation, developing and upscaling new business models, and investing in technologies to support these. This creates new opportunities for a sustainable, resilient, innovative and responsible European economy, boosting resource efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, maintaining rural viability, and generating jobs and growth.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 3
Activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to: protect, sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and sea - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks; ensure food and nutrition security, providing safe food and feed, healthy and nutritious diets; accelerate the transition of food and farming systems towards agro-ecological approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture; support income diversification in rural areas; accelerate the transition from a fossil-based linear economy to a resource efficient, resilient, low emission, low-carbon circular economy, and supporting the development of a sustainable bio-based economy and the blue economy; and develop resilient and vibrant rural, coastal and urban areas.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
They will help to maintain and enhance the provision of biodiversitybiodiversity, both wild and cultivated, and secure the long-term provision of ecosystem services, climate adaptation and carbon sequestrationtorage (both on land and sea). They will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions, waste and pollution from primary production (both terrestrial and aquatic), processing, consumption and other human activities. They will trigger investments, supporting the shift towards a circular economy, agroecology, bioeconomy and blue economy, whilst protecting environmental health and integrity. A precondition for this is improving the knowledge base on the state of biodiversity by developing and validating the methodologies needed to create reliable and comparable data sets for the whole Union.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
They will also foster participatory approaches to research and innovation, including the multi-actor approach and develop knowledge and innovation systems at local, regional, national and European levels. Including all actors along the agri- food supply chain in the co-creation and sharing of knowledge plays a central role in the process of developing and implementing agroecological innovations to address challenges across food systems including adaptation to climate change. Social innovation with citizens' engagement and trust in innovation will be crucial to encourage new governance, production and consumption patterns.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 6
As these challenges are complex, interlinked and global in nature, activities will follow a systemic approach, cooperating with Member States and international partners, with other funding sources and with other policy initiatives. This will involve user-driven exploitation of environmental big data sources, such as those from Copernicus, EGNOS/Galileo, INSPIRE, EOSC, GEOSS, CEOS, EMODnet. They will also be used to promote bottom-up approaches such as community-based conservation and citizen science, acknowledging the potential of local communities in developing and scaling up innovative solutions and serving as ambassadors / multipliers of such solutions.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
The Cluster V will especially contribute to the mission "Carbon neutral, resilient, environmentally friendly, healthy, nutritious and zero-waste agriculture and food systems that protect biodiversity by 2030", which aims at 50% of EU agricultural land to be managed according to organic and agroecological principles, as further specified in the specific Work Programme.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7
Research and innovation activities under this Cluster contribute in particular to the implementation of the goals of: the Environmental Action Programme, the Common Agricultural Policy, the Common Fisheries policy, the Food Law legislation, the Maritime policy, the Circular Economy Action Plan, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the EU Green Infrastructure strategy and the 2030 climate and energy framework as well as EU legal provisions to reduce air pollution.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Biodiversity status, ecosystem protection, climate mitigation and adaptation, carbon storage in soils, food security, agriculture and forestry, land use and land use change, urban and peri-urban development, natural resources management, ocean exploitation and conservation, maritime security, and other relevant domains;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Co-creation, exploitation and valorisation of existing and new data while ensuring fair distribution of benefits between involved parties.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Mainstreaming biodiversity and ecosystem services in decision-making frameworks and accounting systems of governments and businesses, as well as quantification of their benefits; providing reliable scientific research for accurately rewarding farmers under CAP agricultural schemes for benefits provided in terms of improved biodiversity and environmental performance.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
- Enhancing our understanding of “tele-coupling” impacts where EU consumption affects other regions and ecosystems.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1
Resilient and sustainable farming and forestry systems provide economic, environmental and social benefits in a changing context for primary production. In addition to contributing to food and nutrition security, they feed into dynamic value chains, manage land and natural resources as well as deliver a range of vital public goods including carbon sequestrationtorage, biodiversity preservation, pollination and public health, pest control, public health and well-being. Integrated approaches are needed to promote the multiple functions of agro- and forest (eco)systems taking into account the changing context for primary production, notably in relation to climate and environment, resource availability, demography and consumption patterns. This presupposes acquiring a better scientific understanding of the impact of different farming systems on the preservation/loss of biodiversity and ecosystems and of the ecosystem services provided by different farming systems. It is also necessary to address the spatial and socio-economic dimension of agriculture and forestry activities and mobilise the potential of rural areas.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Organic and agroecological farming carry a high potential to achieve the SDGs. Therefore, Horizon Europe aims at upscaling these farming practices. Currently, less than 10% of the EU’s total agricultural land area is farmed organically. To allow upscaling, the budget dedicated to research aimed specifically at agroecological approaches to benefit both organic and conventional systems shall be ring-fenced at 20% of the total budget spent on agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems. Particular focus shall be given to High Nature Value systems given their high biodiversity and cultural values, and to identifying optimal routes to income diversification, retaining rural vitality and overall sustainability to ensure that all of its dimensions are coherently addressed.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry and sustainable consumption of products;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- Improving monitoring and indicators of biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services in rural areas and agroecological systems, and supporting public participation in co-learning and improving the status of farming ecosystems.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources (e.g. soils, water, nutrients and biodiversity including genetic resources) in agriculture and forestry; alternatives to fossil-based resources and adoption of circular economy principles;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Climate and environmental impact of activities in the primary sector and along the value chain; potential of agriculture and forestry as carbon sinks and for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions including negative emissions approaches;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Plant pests and diseases and animal health and welfare, including the development of integrated and organic farming strategies to plant and animal health care; alternatives to the use of contentious pesticides, antibiotics and other substances;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Antimicrobial resistance and threats from biological and agrochemical hazards as well as chemical contaminants tackling the links between plant, animal , ecosystems and public health from environmental, One- Health and Global- Health perspectives;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
- Transition towards integrated and diversified food and farming systems and agronomic practices, including the use of agroecological approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 b (new)
- Availability, development and uptake of seeds and reproductive material for organic plant and animal production;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 c (new)
- Strengthening artisanal food production and local food supply chains; i.a. appropriate hygiene and environmental protection requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises; local and regional marketing;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 d (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 d (new)
- Emerging social, health, animal welfare and environmental risks in agriculture and food production, including methods for detecting and assessing the impact of new and unregulated techniques from plant and animal breeding, to food and feed processing;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 e (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 e (new)
- Mapping economic control over food and agriculture systems and resources;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 f (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 f (new)
- Enhancing the contribution of agriculture and the CAP to fulfilling the Birds and Habitats Directives’ goals and other international conventions, particularly through enhancing connectivity, maintaining mosaic landscapes, supporting the Green Infrastructure strategy, and identifying routes to enhance coherence between different policy fields;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 g (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 g (new)
- Monitoring the economic, social and ecological impacts of EU consumption and production of agri-food products on regions external to the EU.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Consumers' behaviour, lifestyle and motivations, promoting social innovation and societal engagement for better health and, environmental sustainability and animal welfare throughout the entire food value chain;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Modern food safety and authenticity systems, enhancing consumer confidence in the food system, including methods for assessing the presence and effects of residues of non-authorised or non-controlled substances;
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Food system mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, including the exploration of the potential and use of the microbiome, forgotten crops, alternative proteinsreplacement of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by leguminous crops, alternative proteins, reducing production and consumption of animal products, and ensuring risk mitigation;
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
- Determining the true costs (economical, ecological and social) of all steps of the production and sale of food and the comparison between a) regional, artisanal value chains and b) industrial value chains.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Sustainable and equitable biomass sourcing and production systems, focusing on high-value applications and uses, social and environmental sustainability, impact on climate and biodiversity loss reduction targets and overall resource efficiency;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- Increased understanding of the drivers and barriers for an uptake of bio- based products through research on CE- marking, labelling, application of standards, certification schemes, public procurement and regulatory activities, including from a global competition perspective;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Life sciences and their convergence with digital technologies for equitably and sustainably prospecting, understanding and sustainably use biologicalusing biological resources, with particular attention to existing and subsequent ownership rights over the use of such resources;
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 6
– Validated methods, laboratory proficiency tests and new analytical tools for implementing food safety policiand traceability policies; detection and risk assessment methods for new plant breeding techniques;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 6 a (new)
- Methods for assessment of naturally occurring substances as plant health care products;