9 Amendments of Laurent CASTILLO related to 2024/2718(RSP)
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 53 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the first global stocktake (GST) completed in 2023 at COP28 underlined the urgent need to address the interlinked global crises of climate change, water scarcity and biodiversity loss in the broader context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the vital importance, for sustainable climate action, of protecting, conserving, restoring and sustainably using nature and ecosystems;
Amendment 254 #
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, water stress and biodiversity loss;
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 359 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Considers it important for the EU to remain a leader in international climate negotiations while safeguarding the internal market from unfair competition and ensuring a level-playing field for European industries globally to maintain public support for climate action and avoid carbon leakage;
Amendment 401 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that the current geopolitical situation highlights the urgency of cutting the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels and the need to boost the deployment of renewableslow carbon energy;
Amendment 408 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Underlines that nuclear energy reminds the best alternative to fossil fuels; it is therefore imperative to prioritise investments in the nuclear sector in order to guarantee energy transition;
Amendment 479 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Emphasises the importance of protecting, conserving and restoring water and water-related ecosystems; highlights the devastating environmental, agricultural, social and economic impacts of desertification, droughts, floods and water pollution; and the threat for food safety;
Amendment 542 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Acknowledges the significant potential for GHG emissions reduction in the agricultural sector; as farmers are frontline victims of the consequences of climate change, it is necessary to establish measures that support farmers and ensure sustainable and viable solutions for the sector;