5 Amendments of Juan Ignacio ZOIDO ÁLVAREZ related to 2020/2006(INL)
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. notes that despite the genuine attempts by companies to self-regulate through voluntary due diligence obligations, it is evident that complex, dynamic and non-transparent global value chains are often linked to deforestation; and consequently recommends that more efficient and broadly covering measures be developed, addressing the Union-wide demand side;, as well as to strengthen global environmental governance and cooperation with third countries through technical assistance, the exchange of information and good practices in preservation, conservation and sustainable use of forests, giving special recognition to sustainability initiatives carried out by the private sector.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Asks the Commission that the measures to be adopted have a comprehensive and differentiated approach to deforestation, considering its multiple dimensions and its linkages both with the generation of sustainable ventures and the fight against criminal economies. To that end, calls on a dialogue with third countries in order to analyze, on a case by case basis, the main causes of forest cover loss and the relevance of the measures to be implemented.
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. insists that mandatory requirements at Union level need to be complemented by increased and reinforced global cooperation and consistent action to avoid the inverse effect of diverting unwanted deforestation marked supply chains to other regions in the world.; points out that EU measures in this regard should look to avoid job losses in developing countries, as well as to incentivize illegal activities, many of them linked to transnational organized crime, leading to even more disastrous effects on both society and the environment;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to promote and facilitate scientific and academic cooperation with third countries, as well as research programs to promote knowledge and innovation on biodiversity, “green business” and the circular economy.
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)