30 Amendments of Sunčana GLAVAK related to 2024/2718(RSP)
Amendment 10 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Citation 38 a (new)
Citation 38 a (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2023/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards aviation’s contribution to the Union’s economy-wide emission reduction target and the appropriate implementation of a global market-based measure,
Amendment 11 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Citation 38 c (new)
Citation 38 c (new)
– having regard to Decision (EU) 2023/136 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards the notification of offsetting in respect of a global market-based measure for aircraft operators based in the Union,
Amendment 30 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 requires an unprecedented shift towards sustainable practices and the restoration of degraded ecosystems;
Amendment 31 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas disinformation campaigns concerning climate change continue to undermine public confidence and delay necessary climate action in the EU and globally;
Amendment 48 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas a number of legislative acts adopted under the European Green Deal contain contradictory requirements and nonessential reporting requirements, which restrict and burden companies, in particular SMEs, in the transition towards a net-zero economy and jeopardise EU competitiveness;
Amendment 56 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU is a leader in international climate negotiations, but a collective effort is needed by all Parties to achieve global climate targets; whereas EU emissions represent around 9% of worldwide emissions and decarbonisation in the EU alone will not be enough;
Amendment 74 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas small-scale farmers and rural communities are often disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change and need targeted support to adapt and build resilience;
Amendment 77 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas innovative green technologies in agriculture can play a key role in reducing emissions, while at the same time ensuring food security and resilience to climate shocks;
Amendment 94 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas Article 4(5) of the European Climate Law requires the Commission, when preparing a proposal on a Union 2040 climate target, to duly take into account all enabling conditions in a balanced manner, including the cost- effectiveness and economic efficiency of the target, the competiveness of the Union’s economy, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and sectors most exposed to carbon leakage, and the need to safeguard and generate high- quality jobs and economic growth to ensure a just and socially fair transition for all;
Amendment 99 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the development and application of sustainable fuels are key to reducing emissions in high-polluting sectors, such as aviation, maritime and transport;
Amendment 101 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. stresses that the current climate finance goal of USD 100 billion per year until 2025 is financed by Parties classified as industrialised when the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed in 1992; considers that this no longer adequately reflects countries’ respective financial capabilities and their cumulative historical emissions, which have substantially evolved since then and will continue to do so;
Amendment 127 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the acceleration of the development and application of sustainable fuels in all sectors, especially in the aviation, maritime and transport industries, in order to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 153 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reaffirms the EU’s role as a global leader in climate action and commits to maintaining its leadership in international climate negotiations to ensure the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and to inspire other nations to increase their climate commitments;
Amendment 196 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for an increase in the provision of climate finance for fire prevention and protection measures in regions vulnerable to climate change, especially in the Mediterranean region, where rising temperatures have increased the risk of forest fires;
Amendment 250 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the need to step up adaptation action within the EU and globally to minimise the negative effects of climate change and biodiversity loss; stresses that particular attention must be paid to the Mediterranean region, where climate change has led to increasingly frequent forest fires, threatening lives, households and ecosystems;
Amendment 258 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for increased financial and technical support for farmers in the transition towards climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices, with an emphasis on nature restoration and biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 266 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the announcement of a European Water Resilience Strategy as part of the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029 and calls on the Commission to swiftly deliver this Strategy to ensure sources are properly managed, scarcity is addressed, and that we enhance the competitive innovative edge of our water industry and technology;
Amendment 278 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses deep concern about the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events in the EU and globally, including wildfires, droughts, heatwaves and floods, and their impact on human health and the increasing loss of lives; stresses the urgency of strengthening the collective, global response to climate change in this critical decade through ambitious mitigation and adaptation action by all Parties in order to protect people, their livelihoods, the economy and our ecosystems;
Amendment 308 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for greater integration of climate and energy education into formal and informal education systems across the EU in order to increase public understanding of climate change;
Amendment 336 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Recalls its position of 25 April 2024 on Azerbaijan; calls on Azerbaijan to respect the rights of and immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners, human rights defenders and journalists; considers that the ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan are incompatible with the country’s preparations to host COP29; demands that the organisers ensure that human rights, fundamental freedoms and effective civil society participation are fully enshrined and guaranteed in the Host Country Agreement;
Amendment 341 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the establishment of a strong monitoring and accountability framework to track the progress made on national climate commitments and sectoral targets;
Amendment 368 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 d (new)
Paragraph 25 d (new)
25d. Considers that for a net target up to 90 % to be economically and socially achievable, key enabling conditions to increase the resilience, competitiveness and opportunities for EU industry and SMEs and to ensure social acceptability will first have to be met;
Amendment 374 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 j (new)
Paragraph 25 j (new)
25j. Supports a new Clean Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal; believes that an ambitious climate policy should be based on efficient, market- based and technology-open instruments, in partnership with industry and social partners, in order to provide planning security for the transition towards a net- zero and competitive business model;
Amendment 430 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages the adoption and dissemination of nature-based solutions (NBS) to combat climate change, including afforestation, wetland restoration and regenerative agricultural practices;
Amendment 483 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Stresses the importance of developing climate-resilient infrastructure in rural and vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on increasing the adaptive capacities of small-scale farmers;
Amendment 532 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Acknowledges the significant contribution by farmers and foresters to natural carbon removal and storage in soils and forests;
Amendment 541 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Acknowledges the significant potential for GHG emissions reduction in the agricultural sector; stresses the need to support and protect small-scale farmers during the transition to more sustainable practices by providing the financial resources, technical assistance and policy frameworks needed to adapt to new climate standards, thereby ensuring that climate action is fair and inclusive;
Amendment 548 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Calls on the EU to increase investments in green technologies and innovations in the agricultural sector, such as precision agriculture, sustainable irrigation systems and climate-smart agricultural practices;
Amendment 550 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Recognises the need to reward farmers and foresters helping to decarbonise the economy and working with nature, preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems;
Amendment 578 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Recognises the essential role of SMEs in the Europe and globally in driving and delivering on employment and growth as well as in leading the way on the green transition;