Activities of Frances FITZGERALD related to 2022/2002(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Amendments (36)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 24 March 2022 on the need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on the gender perspective in the COVID-19 crisis and post-crisis period,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 22 June 2021 on a comprehensive approach to accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development - Building back better from the COVID-19 crisis,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 10 December2019 on Building a sustainable Europe by 2030 - Progress thus far and next steps,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 18 October 2018,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 9 June 2021 on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 12 May 2016 on the follow-up to and review of the 2030 Agenda,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2014 on the private sector and development,
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic is not yet fully known, but has already led to a significant degree of SDG backsliding; whereas the new special committee of the European Parliament on ‘COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future’ could investigate the impact on SDGs
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic is not yet fully known, but has already led to a significant degree of SDG backsliding; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant opportunity to reshape our societies to fulfil the aspirations of the SDGs;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the commitment by the President of the Commission to pursue a ‘whole-of-government’ approach towards the EU’s SDG implementation and to mainstream the SDGs across each Commissioner’s portfolio; asserts, however, that such an approach can only be effective with leadership at the highest level; proposes, therefore, that implementation of the SDGs be an agenda item for the weekly College of Commissioners meeting not less than once every three months; proposes, furthermore, that the European Commission nominate a Special Envoy for the SDGs to promote coherent action on the SDGs globally, as well as an SDG Coordinator within the Commission to be directly answerable to the President; stresses that the Special Envoy and the Coordinator would need to work closely together, as well as with the Council Working Party on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the European Commission Youth Coordinator;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that to achieve the SDGs, the 2030 Agenda requires a strong level of societal legitimacy and a genuine political reset; emphasises the immense value of civil society organisations in this regard; deeply regrets that the mandate of the multi-stakeholder platform was not renewed in 2019 and calls for its urgent reinstatement which can only be achieved if the SDGs are seen as an opportunity for citizens; emphasises the importance of the media in this regard; further emphasises the immense value of civil society organisations in this regard as they closely monitor SDG implementation by governments and contribute directly to sustainable development; deeply regrets, in consequence, that the mandate of the multi-stakeholder platform was not renewed in 2019 and calls for its urgent reinstatement; stresses that the multi- stakeholder platform should be systematically liaising with the Working Party on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure genuine Member State participation;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is highly concerned that the key provisions of policy coherence for development are acutely lacking in the landmark ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package7 and the Commission’s work in general; proposes an audit by the Commission to ensure coherence between its internal and external policies; stresses that the Union and its Member States can gain significant knowledge as regards individual initiatives and actions that can be taken with a view to meeting the ‘Fit for 55’ goals through best practice- sharing with partner countries, and that the Union can share its experience and best practice also with partner countries; _________________ 7 COM(2021)0550.
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the Commission to adopt a new, high-level EU SDG implementation strategy, as requested by the European Council in October 2018, given that there are only eight years left to achieve the 2030 Agenda and, hence, urgent implementation is required;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that the adoption of the new comprehensive implementation strategy should be preceded by a broad public participatory consultation process, and be accompanied by a plan for significant outreach and engagement with citizens;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that the adoption of the new comprehensive implementation strategy should be preceded by a broad public participatory consultation process based on a bottom-up approach;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Parliament to appoint a standing rapporteur on implementation of the SDGs, to work with the Bureau and across Committees, as well as with the multi-stakeholder platform; further proposes that each committee should appoint a Member responsible for fulfilment of the SDGs and that these responsible Members should meet between them and with the standing rapporteur on a quarterly basis, to ensure coherence;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to emphasize the need of sustainable production and consumption, especially with regard to the understanding by consumers as to how large the impact of their consumption behaviour is on the SDGs.
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a minimum level of data and statistical disaggregation in relation to the SDGs in the EU should be established, covering, where appropriate, geographic location, sexgender, income, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability and other characteristics;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a minimum level of data and statistical disaggregation in relation to the SDGs in the EU should be established, covering, where appropriate, geographic location, sex, income, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disabilityimpairment and other characteristics;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to consider incorporating alternative measures of progress into their monitoring of SDG implementation, such as the Social Progress Index;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that voluntary national reviews are the key accountability tool in the 2030 Agenda; encourages EU Member States to participate in the voluntary national reviews and to take due consideration and notice of the recommendations made; calls for the EU to present an annual EU voluntary review at each High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF);
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the President of the Commission to take stock of the progress made and of the findings of the Eurostat annual SDGs monitoring report during Parliament’s plenary session every September, alongside the State of the Union, thus initiating a ‘State of the Union SDGs’every State of the Union;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to establish an online best practice sharing forum for local level initiatives to achieve the SDGs, organised by SDG; proposes that the existence of this forum be promoted as part of EU external and internal action on SDG achievement;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to enhance the creation of an Annual SDG(s) Work Plan for SMEs, academic institutions and civil society organizations.
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Proposes that each proposal in the European Commission’s Annual Work Programme have a corresponding SDG(s) listed to reinforce the European Commission’s commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Acknowledges the progress made in capacity-building, but stresses the need to enhance the coherence and coordination of capacity-building activities across the EU.
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the imperative role that the private sector plays in achieving the SDGs; calls for in-depth discussions and engagement with the private sector to encourage private financing;
Amendment 279 #
15a. Stresses the need of financing trainings for capacity building for SMEs in order to learn how to implement the SDGs in their daily activities;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission to boost the current financing tools in order to achieve net zero emissions in European operations and supply chains by 2030;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the urgency of requiringnecessity of financial institutions to define and adopt strategies and targets to align financial portfolios with the SDGs and regularly report on progresspromoting the SDGs in their activities and the importance of the public and private sector working together to promote and finance sustainable development;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the urgency of enhancing ambition and action in relation to mitigation adaptation and finance in this critical decade to address gaps between Member States on environmental issues;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to enhance all SDGs horizontally and help boosting SDGs across the EU; considers that each Member State should fully adopt a SDG priority axe and work on it by providing feedback on progress made in Europe and provide policy suggestions to achieve these goals;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the fact that Europe faces its greatest SDG challenges in the areas of sustainable diets and agriculture, climate and biodiversity (SDGs 2, 12, 13, 14 and 15); calls on the Commission to develop a robust comparative analysis of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG 14 (life below water), as trends cannot be calculated due to insufficient comparable data over the past five years; emphasises the importance of strategic autonomy in these areas if the EU is to meet its SDG responsibilities, while recognising that the EU can also support partner countries and regions in meeting their SDG responsibilities;