15 Amendments of Eija-Riitta KORHOLA related to 2012/0337(COD)
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to protect, conserve and to enhance sustainable use of the Union’s natural capital;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 19
Annex 1 – point 19
19. Protecting, conserving and enhancing theEnhancing the sustainable use of EU’s natural capital therefore also requires tackling problems at source through, inter alia, better integration of natural capital objectives into other policies, ensuring that policies are coherent and deliver co- benefits. The greening elements set out in the Commission’s reform proposals, notably for EU agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy, backed by the proposals for greening the EU budget under the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2014- 2020 (MFF) are designed to support these objectives. For instance, aquatic ecosystems in rural areas should benefit from the linking of farm payments to compliance with relevant requirements of the WFD as set out in the Commission’s proposals for the reform of the CAP . Greening of the CAP will also promote the environmentally beneficial agricultural practices of crop diversification, the protection of permanent grassland, and the establishment and maintenance of ecologically valuable farmland and forest areas.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 25
Annex 1 – point 25
25. Action taken under the Biodiversity Strategy to restore 15 % of degraded ecosystems in the EU and to expand the use of green infrastructure will help to overcome land fragmentation. However, Member States’ characteristics and premises ought to be taken into account in the action. It will further enhance natural capital and increase ecosystem resilience, and can offer cost- effective options for climate change mitigation and adaptation and disaster risk management. Meanwhile, Member States’ efforts to map and assess ecosystems and their services, and the ‘no net loss’ initiative planned in 2015 will contribute to maintaining the stock of natural capital at a variety of scales. The integration of the economic value of ecosystem services into accounting and reporting systems at EU and national level by 2020 will result in better management of the EU’s natural capital.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – introductory part
Annex 1 – point 26 – introductory part
26. In order to protect, conserve and to enhance sustainable use of the EU's natural capital, the programme shall ensure that by 2020:
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) Forests anre sustainably managed to safeguard the services they provide are protected andnd to improve their resilience to climate change and, fires is improved, storms, pests and diseases.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) Fully implementing the Blueprint to Safeguard Europe’s Water Resources, albeit taking into account differences between Member States and their specific features.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 29 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 29 a (new)
29a. In order for this to be achieved, the EU will need to create and maintain the conditions required for the development of bio-based industries, which include making sure that they have a sustainable supply of raw materials.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 30
Annex 1 – point 30
30. Fully implementing the EU Climate and Energy Package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive, low-carbon economy by 2050. Whereas the EU is currently on track to reduce domestic GHG emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020, meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy and the on-going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio- energy. The new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant e new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy. Furthermore, energy efficiency needs to be backed up by resource efficiency to promote the availability of raw material for industrial purposes. Particular attention needs to be paid to the on-going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio- fuels. It is also vital to make sure that wood resources, including biomass for energy use, are sustainably managed and used taking into accountribution in this regard the cascading use of materials to promote the development towards low carbon bioeconomy and higher value products.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 40
Annex 1 – point 40
40. A long-term and predictable policy framework in all these areas will help to stimulate the level of investments and action needed to fully develop markets for greener technologies and promote sustainable business solutions. Resource efficiency indicators and targets, taking into account Member State's specific circumstances, are needed to provide the necessary guidance for public and private decision-makers in transforming the economy. They will become an integral part of this programme once agreed at Union level.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point b
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point b
(b) The overall environmental impact of EU industry in all major industrial sectors is significantly reduced, and resource efficiency increased via principles of cascading use of raw materials.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point d
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point d
(d) Waste is safely managed as a resource, waste generated per capita is in absolute decline, energy recovery is limited to non- recyclable materials and landfilling of recyclable and compostable materials is effectiin relation to GNP is in decline and recyclable and compostable post-consumer waste in particular is gradually being shifted away from disposal streams and into recycling and recovelry eradicatedstreams.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point d
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point d
(d) Establishing a more coherent framework for sustainable production and consumption. Reviewing product legislation with a view to improving the environmental performance and resource efficiency of products throughout their lifecycle taking into account the principles of cascading use of materials. Setting targets for the reduction of the overall impact of consumption.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point e
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point e
(e) Fully implementing EU waste legislation. This will include applying the waste hierarchy and the effective use of market-based instruments and measures to ensure that landfilling is effectively phased out, energy recovery is limited to non-recyclable materialin accordance with the Waste Framework Directive, on the basis of a lifecycle approach, and the effective use of measures to ensure that recyclable and compostable post-consumer waste in particular is gradually shifted away from disposal streams and into recycling and recovery streams, recycled waste is used as a major, reliable source of raw material for the EU, hazardous waste is safely managed and its generation is reduced, illegal waste shipments are eradicated and internal market barriers for environmentally-sound recycling activities in the EU are removed.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
(fa) Taking into account the actions of the EU bio-economy strategy concerning the sustainable production and use of renewable resources.
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 99
Annex 1 – point 99
99. The EU should continue to promote environmentally responsible business practices. New obligations under the EU's Responsible Business Initiative for listed and large unlisted extractive and primary forest logging companies to report payments they make to governments will result in greater transparency and accountability in the way natural resources are exploited. As a leading provider of environmental goods and services, the EU should promote global green standards, free trade in environmental goods and services, the further deployment of environment and climate-friendly technologies, protection of investment and intellectual property rights and the international exchange of best practice.