3 Amendments of Frédérique RIES related to 2017/2274(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of China’s decision to ban imports of solid waste, which highlights the importance of the process of designing, producing, repairing, reusing and recycling products; recalls China’s recent attempt to ban exports of rare earth elements and asks the Commission to take into consideration the interdependence of the global economies when prioritising EU policies; reiterates that with regard to negotiations on a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) with China, the European Union must lend support to sustainable development initiatives by encouraging responsible investment and promoting core environmental and labour standards;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Argues that China and the European Union will benefit from promoting sustainability in their economies and from developing a multi- sector sustainable and circular bioeconomy; stresses that increased trade in bioeconomy products made from renewable materials can be an important stimulant for positive environmental, social and economic impacts and help reduce the fossil-dependency of China’s and the European Union’s economies;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the Union and China are heavily dependent on fossil fuels and together account for around a third of total global consumption, which places China at the top of the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranking for deadly outdoor air pollution; underlines their mutual interest in promoting low-carbon development and addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transparent, public and well- regulated energy markets; notes the adoption of the National Carbon Emissions Rights Trading Market Construction Plan by the State Council, marking the official launch of the Chinese National Emissions Trading System (ETS); welcomes the intention to expand the coverage and trading modalities of the system; stresses the importance of economy-wide action on climate change and the importance of continuing the cooperation between China and the Union on carbon markets;