333 Amendments of Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ related to 2022/0195(COD)

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) A framework and guidance67 already exist to determine good condition of habitat types protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and to determine sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of species falling within the scope of that Directive. Restoration targets for those habitat types and habitats of species can be set based on that framework and guidance. However, such restoration will not be enough to reverse biodiversity loss and recover all ecosystems. Therefore, additional obligations should be established based on specific indicators in order to enhance biodiversity at the scale of wider ecosystems and considering their connectivity. The list of proposed biodiversity indicators is not exhaustive, and the methodology for some proposed and accepted in wider policy context, including in the Common Agricultural policy is still to be fully developed by expert groups. This work should undergo as a matter of urgency. _________________ 67 DG Environment. 2017, “Reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory notes and guidelines for the period 2013-2018” and DG Environment 2013, “Interpretation manual of European Union habitats Eur 28”.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures complementary to measures adopted under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and building upon the 2027 deadline for the achievement of the objective of the Directive 2000/60/EC of good ecological status of water bodies and effectively enabling migration of all species to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds and migratory fish species, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types are adequate and suitable to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species. Strict protection may be needed in some particular cases1a. _________________ 1a from the document Natura 2000 and forests from 2015, available at https://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ natura2000/management/docs/Final%20 Guide%20N2000%20%20Forests%20Part %20I-II-Annexes.pdf

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the areas covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC that are in good condition across the territory of Member States and of the Union as a whole, until the favourable reference area for each habitat type is reached and ~~at least~~more than 90 % at Member State level of that area is in good condition, so as to allow those habitat types in the Union to achieve favourable conservation status.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 b (new)

(34b) Large carnivores, such as wolf, bear and lynx, are protected under the Habitats Directive as they are native species of European fauna and play an important ecological role in ecosystems. If favourable status is more widely achieved, it needs to be maintained. A reduction of the protection level is not justified for large carnivore species as the existing legal and financial frameworks provide Member States with the necessary tools to ensure the conservation of both protected wildlife and livestock grazing, and to address possible conflicts, as clarified in the Commission guidance on species protection adopted in October 2021. The Member States should draw up and implement and the European Commission should support, monitor and asses comprehensive species action plans for large carnivores and conflict minimization strategies, that are in line with the Habitat Directive, with the aim of maintaining and restoring the natural balance of the ecosystem, and with the focus on the prevention, management and mitigation of conflicts and achieve co- existence between humans and large carnivores.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) It is important that the areas covered by habitat types falling within the scope of this Regulation do not deteriorate as compared to the current situation, considering the current restoration needs and the necessity not to further increase the restoration needs in the future. It is, however, appropriate to consider the possibility of force majeure, which may result in the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or project of overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, or of a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 emphasises the need for stronger action to restore degraded marine ecosystems, including carbon-rich ecosystems and important fish spawning and nursery areas~~. The Strategy also announces that the Commission is to propose a new action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems.~~ such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. The Strategy recalls that the five main direct drivers of biodiversity loss are changes in land and sea use, natural resource extraction, climate change, pollution and the invasion of alien species1a . While 80 % of marine litter is land-based,1b only an integrated and coherent approach recognising the link between land and sea will provide a strategic framework for addressing marine pollution and by extension the good condition of marine ecosystems. The Strategy also announces that the Commission is to propose a new action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems. _________________ 1a IPBES Global Assessment Report of 31 May 2019 on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. 1b Commission Directorate-General for Environment, Descriptor 10: Marine Litter.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)

(36a) For the objective of planting 3 billion additional trees as mentioned in article 10a, Member States should refrain from counting the trees planted for harvesting purposes and focus on planting in urban areas, on degraded and damaged land or as a measure to combat desertification.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) To support the restoration and non- deterioration of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats, Member States have the possibility to designate additional areas as ‘protected areas’ or ‘strictly protected areas’, to implement other effective area-based conservation measures, and to promote private land conservation measures. The European Parliament supports the establishment of two new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering over 3 million km² in the Eastern Antarctic and the Weddell Sea1a and calls on the Commission and the Member States to significantly ramp up their efforts to achieve this. Connectivity between MPAs through concrete initiatives should be encouraged as it improves resilience to climate change. _________________ 1a As expressed in Parliament’s resolution of 8 July 2021 on the establishment of MPAs and the conservation of Southern Ocean biodiversity.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) T~~o support the restoration and non-~~ he EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 lays down targets for restoration and protection, including strict protection, both of which together holistically comprise meaningful biodiversity-related land-based measures. Non-deterioration of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats~~, Member States have the possibility to designate additional areas as ‘protected areas’ or ‘strictly protected areas’, to implement other effective area-based conservation measures, and~~ is indeed in particular cases best served by designation of ‘strictly protected areas’. Member States have a possibility to promote private land conservation measures.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Urban ecosystems represent around 22 % of the land surface of the Union, and constitute the area in which a majority of the citizens of the Union live. Urban green spaces include urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and urban hedges, vegetated rooftops and walls, and provide important habitats for biodiversity, in particular plants, birds and insects, including pollinators. They also provide vital ecosystem services, ~~including~~such as natural disaster risk reduction and control (e.g. floods, heat island effects), cooling, recreation, water and air filtration, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation, and they support and facilitate health and well-being by enabling stress alleviation and relaxation, physical activity, improved social interaction and community cohesiveness.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Urban ecosystems represent around 22 % of the land surface of the Union, and constitute the area in which a majority of the citizens of the Union live. Urban green and blue spaces include urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms and edible food forests, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and urban hedges, and provide important habitats for biodiversity, in particular plants, birds and insects, including pollinators. They also provide vital ecosystem services, including natural disaster risk reduction and control (e.g. floods), cooling and preventing heat island effects~~), cooling~~, recreation, rainwater harvesting and air filtration, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)

(43a) Offshore infrastructures planned as measures in the national restoration plans should be in line with relevant provisions of Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council1a which sets out that offshore infrastructures should be designed in such way as to contribute to the restoration of marine ecosystems and fish stocks. _________________ 1a Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 135)

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) Actions to ensure that urban green spaces will no longer be at risk of being degraded need to be strongly enhanced. In order to ensure that urban green spaces continue to provide the necessary ecosystem services, their loss should be stopped and they should be restored and increased where possible, inter alia by better integrating green infrastructure and nature-based solutions into urban planning and by integrating green infrastructure, such as green roofs and green walls, in the design of buildings. Member States should ensure that, where the demographic pressure of a local administrative unit does not allow for the increasing of urban green spaces, there will be an increase in the surrounding cities, towns or suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. Globally, migratory freshwater fish have declined by an average of 76% between 1970 and 2016 while declines in Europe have been the most serious at the level of 93%1a. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include all efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral and temporal connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas ~~and~~, floodplains and migration corridors, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least ~~25 000 km~~15% length of free- flowing rivers. When removing barriers to restore connectivity of surface waters and restore migration corridors , Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, ~~inland navigation, water supply or other uses.~~ those which deliver reduced power generation to that prescribed in the operation rules or deliver less than a basic power at a specified probability than for which they were projected or given permit for, those that are no longer needed for inland navigation, water supply or other uses as well as barriers with high ecological impact, in particular, on the lifecycle of species that dependent on the migration between freshwater and marine environment. _________________ 1a Deinet, S., Scott-Gatty, K., Rotton, H., Twardek, W. M., Marconi, V., McRae, L., Baumgartner, L. J., Brink, K., Claussen, J. E., Cooke, S. J., Darwall, W., Eriksson, B. K., Garcia de Leaniz, C., Hogan, Z., Royte, J., Silva, L. G. M., Thieme, M. L., Tickner, D., Waldman, J., Wanningen, H., Weyl, O. L. F., Berkhuysen, A. (2020) The Living Planet Index (LPI) for migratory freshwater fish - Technical Report. World Fish Migration Foundation, The Netherlands

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free-flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses. When establishing riparian areas and floodplain areas, Member States should aim to incorporate spatio-temporal river- floodplain dynamics and the natural hydrological and climate regimes of the region.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal ~~and late~~, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free- flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, considering the ecological benefits of the barrier removal.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) The Commission launched the EU Pollinators Initiative71 on 1 June 2018 in response to calls from the European Parliament and from the Council to address the decline of pollinators. The progress report on the implementation of the initiative72 showed that significant challenges remain in tackling the drivers of pollinator decline, including the use of pesticides. The European Parliament73 and the Council74 called for stronger actions to tackle pollinator decline and for the establishment of a Union-wide monitoring framework for pollinators, and clear objectives and indicators regarding the commitment to reverse the decline of pollinators. The European Court of Auditors has recommended that the Commission set up appropriate governance and monitoring mechanisms for actions to address threats to pollinators75 . Subsequently, a legal commitment to monitor pollinators was adopted within the latest CAP reform, namely CAP indicator on wild pollinators75a. In order to foster youth engagement and necessary participatory governance across the EU to reverse the decline of wild pollinators, the European Parliament requested to create a permanent European Youth Assembly on Pollinators75b. _________________ 71 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2018/395 final). 72 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Progress in the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2021/261 final). 73 European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2021 on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (2020/2273(INI), available at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0277_EN.pdf.. 74 Council Conclusions of 17 December 2020 on European Court of Auditors' Special Report No 15/2020 entitled "Protection of wild pollinators in the EU: Commission initiatives have not borne fruit(14168/20). 75 Special Report 15/2020, https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocu ments/SR20_15/SR_Pollinators_EN.pdf 75a Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 75b Interinstitutional File: 2022/0212(BUD) https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-14783-2022-ADD-5/en/pdf

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive areas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. Phasing out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, to become free of synthetic by 2035 and restore natural ecosystems in agricultural areas are also the goals of the successful European citizens initiative Save Bees and Farmers76a. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu) 76a Save Bees and Farmers: Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment https://europa.eu/citizens- initiative/initiatives/details/2019/000016_e n

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive afeatureas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example in areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu)

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland. Member States should work with scientific experts, including taxonomists, when designating these areas to ensure resilience of these ecosystems.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as ~~precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland~~in particular agro-ecology, regenerative and conservation agriculture, agroforestry such as wooded pastures and wooded meadows.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50

(50) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, its monitoring, reporting and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators. Member States are encouraged to incorporate additional indicators to monitor aspects related to soil biodiversity as new assessments, methodologies and data become available, including through EU funded projects and the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50

(50) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. ~~In the absence of~~Until a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, including by deployment of result-based payment schemes.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) High-diversity landscape features on agricultural land, including buffer strips, rotational or non-rotational fallow land, hedgerows, individual or groups of trees, tree rows, field margins, patches, ditches, streams, small wetlands, terraces, cairns, stonewalls, small ponds and cultural features, provide space for wild plants and animals, including pollinators, prevent soil erosion and depletion, filter air and water, ~~support~~increase ecological and functional heterogenity, contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and ensure agricultural productivity of pollination- dependent crops. Productive trees that are part of arable land agroforestry systems and productive elements in non-productive hedges can also be considerd as high biodiversity landscape features provided that they do not receive fertilizers or pesticide treatment and if harvest takes place only at moments where it would not compromise high biodiversity levels. Therefore, a requirement to ensure an increasing ~~trend for the share of agricultural land with~~share of high-diversity landscape features in agricultural land should be set out. Such a requirement would enable the Union to achieve one of the other key commitments of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, to cover at least 10 % of agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features. Increasing trends should also be achieved for other existing indicators, such as the grassland butterfly index and the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral ~~soils~~and organic soils and for the proposed Pollinators Indicator.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland should extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. RAppropriate management of wetlands is one of the good agricultural and ecological condition (GAEC) and restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands which newly constitutes an agricultural activity under the Common Agricultural Policy, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in, the natural processes, the ecological integrity and the resilience of forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, such as standing and lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, forest connectivity, the common forest bird index82 , ~~and~~ the stock of organic carbon and the native tree species composition. Given the increasing vulnerability of forests to the impacts of climate change, in particular the increasing prevalence of forest fires, Member States should take into account the risk of for~~ganic carbon~~est fires when deciding on and putting in place the necessary measures to comply with the given indicators. To this end, Member States should also include relevant provisions in their national disaster prevention strategies. _________________ 82 Common bird index (EU aggregate) - Products Datasets - Eurostat (europa.eu).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. ~~In the absence of~~Restoration efforts should to a maximum possible extent support natural regeneration, also, inter alia, by respecting early and late seral stages, as these are characterized by the highest levels of biodiversity, which correlates with high amount of dead wood as crucial habitat and substrate for number of specialized species. Until a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, such as standing and lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, forest connectivity, veteran trees, the common forest bird index82 , and the stock of organic carbon. _________________ 82 Common bird index (EU aggregate) - Products Datasets - Eurostat (europa.eu).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)

(57a) Strict protection should be applied in areas hosting natural features which can thrive through natural processes, such as primary and old-growth forests, raised bogs or seagrass beds. The condition that natural processes should be left essentially undisturbed by human pressures and threats means that many strictly protected areas will be non- intervention areas, where only limited and well-controlled activities that either do not interfere with natural processes or enhance them will be allowed. Such activities may, in many cases, include scientific research, natural disaster prevention (e.g. wildfires), invasive alien species control, non-intrusive activities and installations, non-intrusive and strictly controlled recreational activities, when such activities are compatible with the conservation objectives of the areas on the basis of a case-by-case assessment. In addition, strictly protected areas may also be areas in which ecosystem management measures sustains or enhances natural processes, such as semi-natural grasslands or some peatlands. In these cases, management activities should be limited to those necessary for the restoration and/or conservation of the habitats and species for whose protection the area has been designated.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)

(57a) After a publication of Red List of Pollinators a few years ago, the International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN), recently made an assessment1a of status of pollinators from the Syrphidae family. According to the first continent-wide assessment of this essential pollinator group, 37% of all Hoverflies species in Europe are threatened with extinction. Beside intensive agriculture and harmful pesticides, unsustainable commercial forestry has been also identified as one of the main threats to hoverflies. Among the restoration measures proposed there is a protection of all remaining old-growth forests, supporting presence and continuity of veteran tree habitats and microhabitats like rot-holes, sapruns, windthrows or tree stumps. Pollinator index that is to be developed should duly take into account also the family of hoverflies, and restoration measures that will be implemented by a member state should ensure that the niche of the species is covered for its whole life cycle for all the used habitats. _________________ 1a IUCN SSC HSG/CPSG (2022). European Hoverflies: Moving from Assessment to Conservation Planning. Conservation Planning Specialist Group, Apple Valley, MN, USA.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) Restoration targets and obligations for habitats and species protected under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, for pollinators and for freshwater, urban, agricultural and forest ecosystems should be complementary and work in synergy, with a view to achieving the overarching objective of restoring ecosystems across the Union’s land and sea areas. The restoration measures required to achieve one specific target will in many cases contribute to the achievement of other targets or obligations. Member States should therefore ~~plan~~start planning and implementing, without delay, restoration measures strategically with a view to maximising their effectiveness in contributing to the recovery of nature across the Union. Restoration measures should also be planned in such manner that they address climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation and the prevention and control of the impact of natural disasters. They should aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems, including their productivity potential, taking into account their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities. It is important that Member States prepare detailed national restoration plans based on the best available scientific evidence, and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the plans. Member States should take account of the specific conditions and needs in their territory, in order for the plans to respond to the relevant pressures, threats and drivers of biodiversity loss, and should cooperate to ensure restoration and connectivity across borders.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59

(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies included in river basin management plans prepared in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity,; marine spatial plans adopted under Directive 2014/89/EU82a; flood risk management plans in line with Directive 2007/60/EC 82b as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . _________________ 82a Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 135). 82b Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks )OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27) 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59

(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies included in river basin management plans prepared in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . Member States should furthermore seek positive synergies among climate and energy-efficiency related measures which also contribute to the reduction of detrimental effects of light pollution on ecosystems and human health. _________________ 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59

(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies ~~included in river basin management plans prepared~~until 2027 in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . _________________ 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59 a (new)

(59a) Reducing environmental noise is a key objective under the Zero Pollution ambition and the Environmental Noise Directive (END). One in five Europeans is exposed to harmful noise levels daily. In many urban centers more than half the population is exposed to levels above those recommended by the EU. Noise pollution can also impact wildlife at the individual, population, species and community levels. Negative impacts occur in both urban and rural environments and, in some situations, could be a significant contributor to local and regional extinctions of small or geographically-confined populations.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61

(61) Considering the importance of addressing consistently the dual challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change, the ~~restoration of biodiversit~~deployment of renewable energy should take into account the ~~deployment of renewable energ~~restoration of biodiversity and vice versa. The Communication on REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy87 states that Member States should swiftly map, assess and ensure suitable land and sea areas that are available for renewable energy projects, commensurate with their national energy and climate plans, the contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target and other factors such as the availability of resources, grid infrastructure and the targets of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency88 and the Commission recommendation on accelerating permitting for renewable energy projects and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements89 , both adopted on 18 May 2022, also provide for the identification of renewables go-to areas. Those are specific locations, whether on land or sea, particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants and hydropower plants, where the deployment of a specific type of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts, in view of the particularities of the selected territory. Member States should give priority to artificial and built surfaces, such as rooftops, transport infrastructure areas, parking areas, waste sites, industrial sites, mines, artificial inland water bodies, lakes or reservoirs, and, where appropriate, urban waste water treatment sites, as well as ~~degraded land not usable for agriculture~~agricultural land for deployment of agri-solar systems. In the designation of renewables go-to areas, Member States should avoid protected areas and consider their national nature restoration plans. Member States should coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States should ensure synergies ~~with the already designated renewables go-to areas~~ and ensure ~~that the~~ functioning of ~~the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001, remain unchanged~~both respective types of areas. _________________ 87 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (COM/2022/108 final). 88 Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency, COM/2022/222 final. 89 Commission recommendation on speeding up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements, C(2022) 3219 final.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62

(62) In order to ensure synergies with restoration measures that have already been planned or put in place in Member States, the national restoration plans should recognise those restoration measures and take them into account. In light of the urgency signalled by the 2022 IPCC report for taking actions on restoration of degraded ecosystems, Member States should implement those measures in parallel with the preparation of the restoration plans. For reasons of fairness and to ensure swift action, Member States should be allowed to include in their national restoration plans those restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, provided that they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63

(63) The national restoration plans should also take into account the results of research projects ~~relevant for assessing the condition of ecosystems, identifying and putting in place restoration measures, and monitoring purposes.~~, existing national databases, and scientific initiatives relevant for assessing the reference condition and status of ecosystems, identifying and putting in place restoration measures, and monitoring purposes. To support this, Member States should develop the institutional scientific infrastructure necessary to monitor the implementation of the targets outlined in their national restoration plans, in collaboration with the Commission and the European Environmental Agency

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65

(65) The European Environment Agency (the ‘EEA’) should support Member States in preparing the national restoration plans, as well as in monitoring progress towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations. The Commission should assess whether the national restoration plans are adequate for achieving those targets and obligations, and should issue recommendations when it finds that a Member State's national plan is inconsistent with the objectives set out in this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65 a (new)

(65a) The EEA and the Commission should furthermore engage in regular cooperation with other relevant agencies, such as the EFSA and ECHA, via dedicated work teams in order to improve the protection and facilitate restoration of ecosystems, habitats and species, such as pollinators and soil.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66

(66) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 2020 has shown that a substantial share of the information reported by Member States in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC90 and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, in particular on the conservation status and trends of the habitats and species they protect, comes from partial surveys or is based only on expert judgment. That Report also showed that the status of several habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC is still unknown. Other, sectoral publications point to the urgent need to train additional taxonomists that will produce identification tools where applicable, and carry out surveys and other required work. Filling in those knowledge gaps and investing in monitoring and surveillance are necessary in order to underpin robust and science- based national restoration plans. In order to increase the timeliness, effectiveness and coherence of various monitoring methods~~, the monitoring and surveillance~~ and guarantee availability of trained personnel, these activities should make best possible use of the results of Union- funded environment90a, research and innovation projects90b, workshops and training to build capacity and of the work of CETAF (Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities), new technologies, such as in-situ monitoring and remote sensing using space data and services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus). The EU missions ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’, ‘Adaptation to Climate Change’, and ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ will support the implementation of the restoration targets91 . _________________ 90 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 90a e.g. project LIFE-PROGNOSES -Old- growth criteria and indicators for beech forests (Fageta) (https://purews.inbo.be/ws/portalfiles/port al/74600061/Criteria_oldgrowth_PROGN OSES_Finalversion.pdf) 90b e.g. projects SPRING (Strengthening Pollinator Recovery through INdicators and monitoring,TAXO-FLY (Taxonomic Resources for European Hoverflies, SAFEGUARD (safeguarding European wild pollinators, The STING project (Science and Technology for pollinating Insects; 91 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on European Missions COM(2021) 609 final).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66

(66) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 2020 has shown that a substantial share of the information reported by Member States in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC90 and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, in particular on the conservation status and trends of the habitats and species they protect, comes from partial surveys or is based only on expert judgment. That Report also showed that the status of several habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC is still unknown. Filling in those knowledge gaps and investing in monitoring and surveillance are necessary in order to underpin robust and science- based national restoration plans. In order to increase the timeliness, effectiveness and coherence of various monitoring methods, the monitoring and surveillance should make best possible use of the results of Union-funded research and innovation projects, new technologies, such as in-situ monitoring and remote sensing using space data ~~and~~, services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus) and other publicly or privately available sources. The EU missions ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’, ‘Adaptation to Climate Change’, and ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ will support the implementation of the restoration targets91 . _________________ 90 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 91 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on European Missions COM(2021) 609 final).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68

(68) In order to ensure an effective implementation of this Regulation, the Commission should set up a Network together with the Member States to aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge, information and best practices at all governance levels. Moreover, the Commission should also support Member States upon request through the Technical Support Instrument95 , which provides tailor-made technical support to design and implement reforms. The technical support involves, for example, strengthening the administrative capacity, harmonising the legislative frameworks, and sharing relevant best practices. _________________ 95 Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support Instrument (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 1).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68

(68) In order to ensure an effective implementation of this Regulation, the Commission should support Member States upon request through the Technical Support Instrument95 , which provides tailor-made technical support to design and implement reforms. The technical support involves, for example, strengthening the administrative capacity, harmonising the legislative frameworks, ~~and~~ sharing relevant best practices and support regarding the implementation at Member State level of the Natura 2000 network and of protected areas in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, in line with EU priorities. _________________ 95 Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support Instrument (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 1).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69

(69) The Commission should report on the progress made by Member States towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations of this Regulation on the basis of Union-wide progress reports drawn up by the EEA as well as other analysis and reports made available by Member States in relevant policy areas such as nature, marine and water policy. The Commission should also regularly assess the consistency of the national restoration plans with the restoration targets set out in this Regulation, and ask Member States to update their national restoration plans where necessary.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69

(69) The Commission should report on the progress made by Member States towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations of this Regulation on the basis of the national reports on the progress made and Union-wide progress reports drawn up by the EEA as well as other analysis and reports made available by Member States in relevant policy areas such as nature, marine and water policy.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70

(70) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, it is of utmost importance that adequate private and public investments are made in restoration, Member States should integrate expenditure for biodiversity objectives, including in relation to opportunity and transition costs resulting from the implementation of the national restoration plans, in their national budgets and reflect how Union funding is used. Regarding the Union funding, expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes, such as the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)96 , the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)97 , the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)98 , the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund99 and the Just Transition Fund100 , as well as the Union framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe101 , contributes to biodiversity objectives with the ambition to dedicate 7,5 % in 2024, and 10 % in 2026 and in 2027 of annual spending under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework102 to biodiversity objectives. The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)103 is a further source of funding for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. With reference to the LIFE Programme, special attention should be given to the appropriate use of the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) as a specific tool that could support the implementation of this Regulation, by way of mainstreaming available financial resources in an effective and efficient way. The objective of 10 % of annual spending in 2026 and 2027 should, nevertheless, be seen as a stepping stone helping the Commission and Member States explore all possibilities on how to financially assist Member States with the implementation of this Regulation, and specifically monitoring, and to bridge the identified annual financing gap of EUR 48 billion annually103a. In order to ensure that spending of public money does not lead to aggravation of restoration activities of the Member States, the Commission and the Member States should work towards the effective application of the Do No Significant Harm principle, within the meaning of Article 17 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in Union´s and Member States´ public spending. _________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53). 97 Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 (OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1). 98 Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1). 99 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 100 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231 30.06.2021, p. 1). 101 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013(OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 102 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 11). 103 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17). 103a European Commission, Directorate- General for Environment, Nesbit, M., Whiteoak, K., Underwood, E., et al., Biodiversity financing and tracking : final report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2779/950856

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70

(70) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, it is of utmost importance that adequate private and public investments are made in restoration, Member States should integrate expenditure for all measures directly targeting biodiversity objectives, including in relation to opportunity and transition costs resulting from the implementation of the national restoration plans, in their national budgets and reflect how Union funding is used. Regarding the Union funding, expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes, such as the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)96 , the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)97 , the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)98 , the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund99 and the Just Transition Fund100 , as well as the Union framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe101 , contributes to biodiversity objectives with the ambition to dedicate 7,5 % in 2024 and 2025, and 10 % in 2026 and in 2027 of annual spending under the 2021- 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework102 to biodiversity objectives. The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)103 is a further source of funding for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. With reference to the LIFE Programme, special attention should be given to the appropriate use of the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) as a specific tool that could support the implementation of this Regulation, by way of mainstreaming available financial resources in an effective and efficient way. _________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53). 97 Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 (OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1). 98 Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1). 99 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 100 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231 30.06.2021, p. 1). 101 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013(OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 102 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 11). 103 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72

(72) Member States should promote a fair and cross-society approach in the preparation and implementation of their national restoration plans, by including processes for cross-generational participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73

(73) Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council106 , CAP Strategic Plans are meant to contribute to the achievement of, and be consistent with, the long-term national targets set out in, or deriving from, the legislative acts listed in Annex XIII to that Regulation. This Regulation on nature restoration should be ~~taken into account~~added to the Annex when, in accordance with Article 159 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the Commission reviews, by 31 December 2025, the list set out in Annex XIII to that Regulation. _________________ 106 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74

(74) Member States should put in place measures and policies that decrease the flow of capital into activities, ecosystem management practices, both in the public and the private sectors, that have significant negative impacts on natural ecosystems and their biodiversity. In line with the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107 , Member States should phase out environmentally harmful subsidies at national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74

(74) In line with target 18 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107 , Member States should ~~phase out~~eliminate, phase out or reform environmentally harmful incentives, including subsidies, at national level~~, making~~. To that end, Member States should make the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting and financing tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing and applying standardised natural capital accounting practices. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75

(75) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annexes I to VII to adapt the group of habitats, to update the information on the common farmland bird index, as well as to adapt the list of biodiversity indicators for agricultural ecosystems, the list of biodiversity indicators for forest ecosystems, including pollinators index, and the list of marine species to the latest scientific evidence, including adding new indicators for which the assessment methodology will have been developed, and the examples of restoration measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making52. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77

(77) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making, that evaluation should be based on the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU value added and should provide the basis for impact assessments of possible further measures. In addition, the Commission should assess the need to establish additional restoration indicators and targets, based on common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Articles 4 and 5, taking into account the most recent scientific evidence.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77 a (new)

(77a) Member States should make efforts to ensure that government agencies, such as police forces, and customs and border forces, collaborate with and offer support to restoration initiatives in trying to combat illegal activities against nature.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. This Regulation ~~lays down rules to contribute to:~~establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which shall cover, by 2030, at least 30 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems, their natural processes and their ecological connectivity;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) meeting the Union’s international commitments, including the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, fairly distributed, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 230 % of the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 230 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable, in terms of its environmental characteristics and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of conserving or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

(3a) ‘restoration of the natural connectivity of rivers, estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains’ means: (i) the removal of artificial structures affecting the free- flowing character of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms along river systems and in particular migrating species; (ii) the rehabilitation of hydrological, morphological and biological connectivity between wetlands, floodplains and their river channels; and (iii) the recovery of fluvial processes in general, which are necessary to support a healthy freshwater and river deltas ecosystem and biodiversity.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)

(3 b) ‘rewetting’ means all deliberate actions that aim to bring the water table of a drained wetlands, including peatland, i.e. the position relative to the surface, back to that of the original wetland, including peatforming wetland’.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)

(3 c) ´obsolete barriers´ means barriers that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, including those which deliver reduced power generation to that prescribed in the operation rules, or those that deliver less than a basic power at a specified probability for generation of which they were projected or given permit, and those that are no longer needed for inland navigation or water supply;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas; green roofs and green walls - as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110 ;, and enriched where relevant by other publicly or privately available earth observation data and services sources. _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural and seminatural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas - as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110 ; _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) "urban blue space" means all forms of spanning natural, seminatural and manmade surface water in the form of springs, streams and rivers; coast, lakes, canals, ponds; artificial water bodies with near-natural vegetation; and sustainable drainage features.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘urban tree canopy cover’ means the total area of tree cover within cities and towns and suburbs, calculated on the basis of the Tree Cover Density data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and enriched where relevant by other publicly or privately available earth observation data and services sources.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)

(15a) ‘short-term transboundary action plans’ means cross-border plans that set out measures to be taken in the short term to reduce the immediate risk, the duration of the aim to mitigate the cause and source of pollution, or activity from one or more Member States that contribute significantly to the damage, deterioration, or degradation of a natural ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts to be efficient, in another Member State.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)

(15a) 'free-flowing river' means a river not impaired by anthropogenic barriers that supports connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and with surrounding landscapes, in the longitudinal, lateral, vertical and temporal dimensions.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Emma WIESNER

(15a) ‘Marine infrastructures with a positive impact’ means marine and offshore facilities that perform specific nature restoration functions while generating economic and social benefits.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)

(15 b) 'nature-based solutions' means actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems, which address social, economic and environmental challenges effectively and adaptively, while simultaneously providing human well-being, ecosystem services and resilience and biodiversity benefits;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 c (new)

(15 c) ‘public’ means one or more natural or legal persons and, in accordance with national legislation or practice, their associations, organisations or groups

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

(16) "free-flowing river" means a river free of artificial barriers in its longitudinal, lateral, vertical and temporal dimensions, allowing the natural and multidimensional connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and its surrounding landscapes including floodplains and wetlands.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on ~~at least~~more than 90 % by 2050.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC, jointly for the freshwater and coastal habitats and marine habitats referred to in Article 5 for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and Annex V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III to this Regulation and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. AMember States shall work towards closing existing data gaps of unmapped and unknown habitats and conditions by 2030. Failing to do so, areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Within 18 months of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission and Member States shall develop a solid and comprehensive assessment of all relevant threats and pressures on each species in the Annexes of this legislation and Habitat Directive, including large carnivores, and their habitats at European level and in each Member State, either by natural causes or human induced factors, such as illegal killing (poaching) or incidental capture and killing or diminishing of the size or quality of their habitats.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex I ~~and~~, take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types and promote nature-based solutions.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point a

(a) force majeure if it is a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c

(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined ~~on a case by case basis~~and assessed for environmental impact on a case by case basis, provided that the Member State concerned has adopted adequate compensatory measures and provided that such a project does not result in severe or negative impact for the local community.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c

(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available~~, to be determined~~ and compensatory measures have been adopted, to be determined by the European Commission on a case by case basis.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

(c) a project of overriding public interest for which ~~no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis~~a favourable cost- benefit analysis, considering all the future benefits of the area in question originally proposed for restoration, is available.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly when reviewing their national restoration plans in line with Article 15.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a

~~(a) force majeure;~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a

~~(a) force majeure;~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a

(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b

~~(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b

~~(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change:, based on scientific evidence; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c

~~(c) a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC.~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

(c) a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC for imperative reasons of other than economic nature.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) when reviewing their national restoration plans in accordance with Article 15.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)

To ensure transparency of the reasons in a case of non-fulfilment of the general obligations of the Regulation on the originally proposed area subject to restoration in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article, the Member State will make it decision and justification public.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Any public funding received for the restoration measures shall be returned when the above justification is invoked.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a

(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until ~~at least~~more than 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

(b) an increasing trend towards the sufficient quality and quantity of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species referred to in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC , and towards the sufficient quality and quantity jointly of the freshwater, coastal habitats and marine habitats referred to in Article 5 for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III to this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)

(ba) an increased connectivity between protected areas and between habitat types listed in Annex I

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex II that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on ~~at least~~more than 90 % by 2050.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the marine habitats of species listed in Annex III and in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and for the marine habitats of wild birds covered under Directive 2009/147/EC, and for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III of this Regulation the restoration measures jointly for the marine habitats and freshwater and coastal habitats referred to in Article 4, that are necessary in order to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance, including their typical species, referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3. AMember States shall work towards closing existing data gaps of unmapped and unknown habitats and conditions by 2030. Failing to do so, areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5

5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex II and take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types and promote nature-based solutions.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 ~~sites~~network, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point a

(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c

(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined ~~on a case by case basis.~~ and assessed for environmental impact on a case by case basis, provided that the Member State concerned has adopted adequate compensatory measures and provided that such a project does not result in severe or negative impact for the local community.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c

(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined by the European Commission on a case by case basis.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly when reviewing their national restoration plans in line with Article 15.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 ~~sites~~network, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a), without delay , is justified if caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7~~, is~~ can be justified if caused by:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a

~~(a) force majeure;~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a

~~(a) force majeure;~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a

(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b

~~(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b

~~(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b

(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change:, based on scientific evidence; or

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c

(c) a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC for imperative reasons of other than economic nature.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) when reviewing their national restoration plans in accordance with Article 15.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Any public funding received for the restoration measures shall be returned when the above justification is invoked.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)

(ba) an increased connectivity between protected areas and between habitat types listed in Annex I.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to advocate for the inclusion of the notion of the ocean as a global common in the preamble of future declarations and international treaties, especially BBNJ, as well as in the specifications of the calls for projects related to the ocean, in order to underline our shared responsibility to protect and restore the ocean and its ecosystems ;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of each habitat type of urban green space, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of urban green and blue spaces, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of urban green and blue space, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall make an inventory of urban water bodies ecosystems, including rivers in all cities and in towns and suburbs, their ecological condition and feasibility of restoration.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Member States, where feasible, shall restore the water bodies identified under paragraph 1a of this Article. When restoring urban water ecosystem, Member States shall primarily focus on measures aiming at a) improved storm water management, water storage and purification capacity, b) increased water quality supporting higher biodiversity c) improved ecological stability of freshwater resources and their carrying capacity by instream ecohydrological regulation; d) improvement of quality of life and aesthetic values in the catchment by restoration of the river corridor, ecotone zones and landscape.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 34 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 56 % by 2050, taking into account the need for a greater connectivity between existing urban green spaces. In addition Member States shall ensure:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of each habitat type of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 3 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 5 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green and blue space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 35 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 56 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 35 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 58 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) a minimum of 105 % urban tree canopy cover in all cities and in towns and suburbs by 2050; and

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) a net gain of urban green ~~space~~and blue space, including through urban river restoration and through bringing sections of rivers up to the surface, that is integrated into existing and new buildings and infrastructure developments, including through renovations and renewals, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) a net gain of urban blue spaces with a focus on the development of projects for the recreation, reconstruction and restoration of urban water bodies.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) a net gain of restored urban water bodies in all cities and in towns and suburbs.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title

7 Restoration of the natural connectivity of rivers, their estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation, including the improvements in connectivity needed to restore migration corridors for species to be able to migrate between their different habitats and needed to restore river sediment connectivity with delta plains, and of the objective of restoring at least ~~25 000 km~~15% of rivers length into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, ~~without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof~~in complementarity with obligation under the Directive 2000/60/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal ~~and late~~, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to ~~contribute to the achievement of~~reach the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 215 ~~000 km~~% of rivers lenght into free-flowing rivers ~~in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof~~as well as restoration of floodplains in the Union by 2030.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to ~~contribute to the achievement of~~achieve the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and to strive to restore 15% of rivers, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. This inventory should be updated at least every three years in accordance with Article 18(2)(d).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removing barriers to restore natural connectivity of rivers, their estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, barriers whose removal has a high ecological impact, including on river sediment connectivity with delta plains, and in full accordance with the measures implemented under the Water Framework Directive to allow by 2027 for effective migration of all species, including critically endangered diadromous species.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address ~~obsolete barriers~~the ones that cause negative environmental impact, habitat suitability or are the main cause the water body fails to reach good ecological status. Obsolete barriers shall also be considered when prioritizing, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal ~~and late~~, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When ~~remov~~selecting barriers to be removed, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, and consider the ecological benefits of the barrier removal and its potential to improve connectivity between marine and freshwater ecosystems.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal ~~and late~~, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters ~~identi~~based on the inventory defined ~~under~~in paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (fe). When ~~removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other use~~identifying and prioritising barriers to be removed, Member States shall primarily consider the ecological benefits of the barrier removal and its potential to improve connectivity between marine and freshwater ecosystems, while restoring floodplains and wetlands points.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall complement the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve the natural functions of the related floodplains. Member States may count the area of construction of natural fish pass in old riverbeds designed to in particular allow for effective migration of diadromous species listed in Annex III and implemented to fulfil the objectives under the Water Framework Directive and contributing to the objectives of this Regulation, towards the area referred to under Article 12 (2) of this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall complement the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve biodiversity and the natural functions of the related floodplains, in particular by enabling conditions for natural flood regimes, standing waters, floodplain forests and sedimentary active deltaic plains.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Without prejudice to the timeline proposed under this Regulation for the overarching objectives and other specific objectives, the measures to restore natural connectivity of rivers and their estuaries, migration corridors and to ensure effective migration of all species, including diadromous species listed in the Annex III to this Regulation, shall be implemented by 2027 to ensure complementarity with obligations posed by the Directive 2000/60/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission may adopt implementing acts to establish a method for barrier identification and assessment. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall reverse the decline of pollinator populations as soon as possible and the latest by 2030, and achieve thereafter an increasing trend and satisfactory levels of pollinator populations, m~~easur~~onitored annually and assessed every three years after ~~2030, until satisfactory levels are achieved~~the entry into force of this Regulation, as set out in accordance with Article 11(3).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission ~~shall adopt implementing~~is empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations~~. Those implementing acts sha~~ by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]. The drafting process of those delegated acts shall begin no later than by [3 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]. The delegated acts will be adopted in accordance with the ~~examination~~ procedure referred to in Article 2~~1(2)~~0, upon consultation of taxonomists, other relevant experts and Member State´s authorities.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations and assess which actions should be taken to address the threats to the decline of wild pollinators. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall adopt ~~implementing acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in~~, by [6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] delegated acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations in accordance with Article 2~~1(2)~~0.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species present in all ecosystems and for assessing pollinator population trends.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States and the Commission shall ensure that the monitoring data will come from an adequately high number of sites across their territory, building upon and further expanding the Core EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme1a, in order to guarantee their representativeness and will secure sufficient financial and human resources for the monitoring purposes, including by supporting citizen science. _________________ 1a Potts, S., Dauber, J., Hochkirch, A., Oteman, B., Roy, D., Ahnre, K., Biesmeijer, K., Breeze, T., Carvell, C., Ferreira, C., Fitzpatrick, Ú., Isaac, N., Kuussaari, M., Ljubomirov, T., Maes, J., Ngo, H., Pardo, A., Polce, C., Quaranta, M., Settele, J., Sorg, M., Stefanescu, C. and Vujic, A., Proposal for an EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, EUR 30416 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN 978-92-76-23859-1, doi:10.2760/881843, JRC122225. https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repos itory/handle/JRC122225

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. The Commission and its agencies, namely the EEA, EFSA and ECHA, shall set up a dedicated work team of experts by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] in order to jointly address main pressures which pollinators face and to actively support the work in the Member States. The Commission shall furthermore make sure that its new EU Pollinators Initiative builds on the results and expands the ongoing monitoring initiatives, such the EMBAL, SPRING and INSIGNIA-EU projects1a, and translates those into established policy actions on both Union´s and Member States´ level. _________________ 1a EMBAL: European Monitoring of Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes; SPRING: Strengthening Pollinator Recovery Through Indicators and Monitoring; INSIGNIA-EU: Monitoring of Environmental Pollution Using Honey Bees

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral and organic soils;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) ~~share of agricultural land with~~at least 10% share of high-diversity landscape features in agricultural land.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The satisfactory level for the indicator referred to in point (c) of this Article shall reflect the Union objective of covering at least 10% of the agricultural area with high diversity landscape features.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall, with the support of the Commission, complement the indicators set in paragraph 2 by the implementation of the CAP-specific indicator to evaluate the impacts of the Common Agricultural Policy on both pollinators and pollination in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 on CAP Strategic Plans by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation].

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least ~~a quarter~~one third shall be rewetted;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures ~~necessary to enhance biodiversity~~in form of strict protection at least for primary and old- growth forests and their buffer zones to increase connectivity, passively support biodiversity, ecological integrity, complexity and the resilience of forest ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity, the natural processes, the ecological integrity, connectivity and resilience of forest ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall ensure that primary and old-growth forests are preserved through strict protection, without natural resource extraction.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Member States shall put in place indicators and thresholds, based on scientific evidence and guidelines issued by the Commission, in order to assess whether a forest management plan is environmentally sustainable and if the public funding is directed to environmentally sustainable activities that protect, conserve or restore a forest ecosystem.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. ~~Member States shall achiev~~In addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3), and Article 10(1), Member States shall achieve enhanced biodiversity by using the forest ecosystems1a in Article 10 (1) for benchmarking of active restoration efforts under this paragraph and measure an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, ~~measured~~ in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached: _________________ 1a as is currently happening as a practice in the site in Slovakia https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j& q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja& uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiW3frXjsX8AhXSi _0HHREhDf4QFnoECBAQAQ&url=http s%3A%2F%2Fdennikn.sk%2F2974103% 2Fsmrek-na-orave-konci-lesnici-sa-ucia- v-polskej-rezervacii-ako-vratit-tunajsim- lesom-povodny-charakter- reportaz%2F&usg=AOvVaw04dKPwK1B OG9i8xKecCHEB

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) veteran trees

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) native tree species composition

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. When restoration measures referred to in this Article apply to primary and old-growth forests, Member States shall strictly protect them.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)

Article 10 a Planting of three billion additional trees 1. Member States shall, when putting in place the restoration measures referred to in Articles 4, 6, 9 and 10, contribute to the Union objective of planting at least three billion additional trees by 2030. 2. Member States shall ensure that this objective is achieved respecting ecological principles, ensuring species diversity and prioritising native tree species and connectivity; 3. Those trees planted for harvesting purposes shall not count for the objective set out in paragraph 1 of this Article.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10 as well as the Union’s overarching objectives set out in Article 1 , taking into account the latest scientific evidence.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall prepare without delay national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 1 and 4 to 10a, taking into account the latest scientific evidence.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) the favourable reference area taking into account historical distribution data, the documented losses over at least the last 70 years and the projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)

(iva) an assessment and mapping of all relevant threats and pressures on each ecosystem and habitat;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change and all relevant threats and pressures on each habitat.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall set, by 2030 at the latest, satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9). The Commission shall asses each level set and, if necessary, provide support and recommendations to each Member State satisfactory levels for each indicator to ensure that they are in line with the objectives of this regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall set~~, by 2030 at the latest,~~ satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and~~, if available,~~ the framework referred to in Article 17(9). Member States shall set the satisfactory levels within two years of the adoption of that framework.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity, as well as and the ecosystems with high environmental value such as old-growth and primary forests.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity ~~and~~, landscape diversity, biodiversity and ecosystem functionality.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Member States shall asses the health and environmental risks of noise pollution and map the areas affected. By 2026, Member States shall put in place measure to reduce of the environmental noise pollution in all cities and in towns and suburbs as well in all ecosystems covered by this legislation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. Member States shall identify synergies with climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and disaster prevention and prioritise restoration measures and natural restoration potential of an ecosystem accordingly. Member States shall also take into account:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas and ensure that the functioning of the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged. Member States shall ensure that both processes are mutually supportive and do not undermine the achievement of their respective objectives.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas and vice versa. During the preparation of ~~the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with the~~designation of renewables go-to alrea~~dy designated renewables go-to areas and~~s Member States shall ensure that the functioning of the renewables go- to areas~~, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged~~ and areas identified as potentially relevant for restoration ensures synergistic action and does not undermine each other.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point e

(e) national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284, and national, regional and local light pollution reduction measures;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f a (new)

(fa) other obligations under international agreements and conventions to protect ecosystems, species and biodiversity than those included in Article 11 (7) (f);

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)

(ga) marine spatial plans adopted under Directive 2014/89/EU;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g b (new)

(gb) flood risk management plans in accordance with Directive 2007/60/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, make use of the different examples of restoration measures listed in Annex VII, depending on specific national, regional and local conditions, and the latest scientific evidence.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities, and specifically of the indigenous peoples.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Member States shall, where possible, foster synergies with the national restoration plans of other Member States~~, in particular for ecosystems that span across borders~~.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Member States shall where ecosystems or migration corridors span across borders with other Member States cooperate with the other Member States concerned to ensure coherent and consistent approaches to the conservation and protection of these ecosystems and migration corridors.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 b (new)

10b. Where ecosystems or migration corridors extend beyond the territory of the Union Community, the Member State or Member States concerned shall endeavour to establish appropriate coordination with the relevant non- Member States, with the aim of achieving the objectives of this Regulation throughout the ecosystems and migration corridors concerned. Member States shall ensure the application of this Regulation within their territory.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Member States shall identify the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in the Restoration Plan, taking into account the objectives of this Regulation. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation, revision and any modifications of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive ~~and~~, based on scientific criteria, effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Member States shall ensure that the public referred to in the previous paragraph is informed electronically and by public notices as well as by other appropriate means, of: i. the draft proposal, where available; ii. any relevant environmental information held by the competent authority; and iii. practical arrangements for participation, including: (i) the administrative entity from which the relevant information may be obtained; (ii) the administrative entity to which comments, opinions or questions may be submitted; and (iii) reasonable time- frames allowing sufficient time for the public to be informed and to prepare and participate effectively in the environmental decision-making process. A time limit of at least eight weeks shall be set for receiving comments. Where meetings or hearings are organised, prior notice of at least four weeks shall be given.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. The Commission shall monitor the Member States capacity of absorption of European funds and, if needed or requested, provide appropriate financial expertise training and technical support in drafting and implementation of the National Restauration Support in order to make sure Member States make full and efficient use of the available resources and track of nature restoration funds allocation and spending.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Member States shall ensure that the outcomes of the processes listed in Articles 11(1) - (10) are made available online to the public, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a Access to information and public participation 1. Member States shall ensure that all relevant information related to the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans is publicly and freely available. To that end, Member States shall ensure that the following information is available and easily accessible to the public on the relevant websites, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users: (a) the draft national restoration plans referred to in Article 13; (b) the recommendations of the Commission referred to in Article 14(4); (c) the final restoration plan referred to in Article 14(6); (d) any updates and revisions of national restoration plans referred to in Article 15(2) and (3); (e) the data generated by the monitoring referred to Article 17(7); and (f) the data, information, technical overviews and reports referred to in Article 18(1), (2), (4), (5) and (6). 2. Without prejudice to Article 11(11) and any other relevant Union law requirement, Member States shall ensure that the public affected as well as local and regional public authorities are informed and are given early, adequate, timely and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans. Member States shall establish reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time for the public affected to be informed and to participate effectively and fairly in all relevant phases of the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans. In particular, Member States shall inform the public affected by the restoration measures either electronically, by way of public notice, or by other appropriate means, of the practical arrangements for participation, including: (i) the administrative entity from which the relevant information may be obtained; (ii) the administrative entity to which comments, opinions or questions may be submitted; and (iii) the reasonable time-frames as referred to in the first subparagraph. 3. Member States shall engage with public authorities, at regional and local level, local communities and stakeholders concerned in all phases of the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans as set out in Chapter III. 4. Consultations carried out in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be deemed to comply with the obligations on access to information and public participation under this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantification of the areas to be restored to reach the restoration targets set out in Articles 4 to 10a based on the preparatory work undertaken in accordance with Article 11 and geographically referenced maps of those areas;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) a description of the restoration measures planned, or put in place, for achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a and a specification regarding which of those restoration measures are planned, or put in place, within the Natura 2000 network established in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) a~~n indica~~ detailed description of the measures to ensure that the areas covered by the habitat types listed in Annexes I and II do not deteriorate in the areas in which good condition has been reached and that the habitats of the species referred to in Articles 4(3) and 5(3) do not deteriorate in the areas in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached, in accordance with Articles 4(6) and 5(6);

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) the inventory of barriers, separately barriers to connectivity between all marine, coastal and freshwater habitats of diadromous species listed in Annex III, and the barriers identified for removal in accordance with Article 7(1), the plan for their removal in accordance with Article 7(2) and an estimate of the length of free- flowing rivers to be achieved by the removal of those barriers by 2030 and by 2050, and any other measures to re- establish the natural functions of floodplains in accordance with Article 7(3);

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

(ea) the inventory of urban water bodies ecosystems, their ecological condition and feasibility of restauration, according to article 6 paragraph 1a, and the measures put in place according to the article 6 paragraph 1b.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the timing for putting in place the restoration measures in accordance with Articles 4 to 10a;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point h

(h) the monitoring of the areas subject to restoration in accordance with Articles 4 and 5, the process for assessing the effectiveness of the restoration measures put in place in accordance with Articles 4 to 10a and for revising those measures where needed to ensure that the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a are met;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) a~~n indica~~ description of the provisions for ensuring the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of the restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10 including, when applicable conservation measures, rewilding, strictly protected areas;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) an indication of the provisions for ensuring the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of the restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10a;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii

(iii) synergies with national adaptation strategies or plans providing for holistic forest fire prevention strategy and national disaster risk assessment reports;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii

(iii) synergies with national adaptation strategies or plans and national disaster risk assessment reports, including forest fire prevention and management;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l

(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation of the restoration measures, which shall include the estimated staff capacity for the design, implementation, training of specialists, monitoring and management of restoration measures, the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l

(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation, monitoring and management of the restoration measures, which shall include the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, including compensation schemes; and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l

(l) the estimated financing needs and resources for the implementation and monitoring of the restoration measures, which shall include the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m

(m) an indication of the subsidies which negatively affect the achievement of the targets and the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation, including an indication of the measures planned or put in place to eliminate, phase out or reform these subsidies;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m

(m) an indentification of the subsidies which negatively affect the achievement of the targets and the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n

(n) a summary of the process and timeline for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan, including information on public participation and of how the needs of local communities and stakeholders have been considered;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o

(o) a dedicated section indicating how ~~observ~~recommendations from the Commission on the draft national restoration plan referred to in Article 14(4) have been taken into account in accordance with Article 14(5). If the Member State concerned does not address a~~n observ~~ recommendation from the Commission or a substantial part thereof, that Member State shall provide its reasons.;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)

(oa) the reasons to invoke Articles 4(8), 4(9), 5(8) and 5(9), when applicable;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States may include restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in their national restoration plans, provided they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation. They shall count for the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States may include restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in their national restoration plans, provided they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation. They shall count for the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Member States shall submit a draft of the national restoration plan referred to in Articles 11 and 12 to the Commission by… [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 2418 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Michal WIEZIK, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The draft national restoration plans and the Commission’s observations must be made available to the public by the Commission as early in the decision- making process as possible.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features, and the objective referred to in Article 10a of planting at least three billion additional trees by 2030.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least ~~25 000 km~~15% of the length of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 ~~and~~, Union´s strict protection target including of all remaining EU primary and old-growth forests, the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least ~~25 000 km~~15% of rivers lenght into free-flowing rivers as well as restoration of floodplains in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. ~~The Commission may address observations to~~Within six months of the date of receipt of the draft national restoration plan, where the Commission finds that a Member State’s ~~within six mon~~measures are inconsistent with the objectives and targets, as set up by this ~~of the date of receipt of the draft national restor~~regulation in article 1 to10 or are inadequate to ensure adequate progress of restauration, it shall issue recommendations and observations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations p~~lan~~ublicly available.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission ~~may~~shall address ~~observ~~recommendations to Member States within six months of the date of receipt of the draft national restoration plan.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall ~~take due account of any observ~~incorporate the observations and recommendations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan. If it’s not possible to address any of observation, the Member States shall present a motivation addressing the reasoning. The motivation presented shall be made public.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall take due account of any ~~observ~~recommendations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan. If the Member State concerned does not address a recommendation or a substantial part thereof, that Member State shall provide its reasons.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall take due account of any observations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan and, where necessary, improve their restoration plans accordingly.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. Member States shall finalise, publish and submit to the Commission the national restoration plan within six months from the date of receipt of ~~observ~~recommendations from the Commission.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall regularly review their national restoration plan and at least once every 10six years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 107 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12~~, t~~. Taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 106 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 107 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revise the national restoration plan and include supplementary measures. Member States’ refusal to revise the national restoration plan shall be made available to the public and be duly justified.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a, based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revise the national restoration plan and include supplementary measures, which shall be subject to recommendations from the Commission.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a, the Commission ~~may~~shall request the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures, which shall be subject to recommendations from the Commission. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipt of the request from the Commission.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, the Commission ~~may~~should request the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipt of the request from the Commission.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)

Article 15 a Transboundary short-term action plans Where there is a transboundary cause, source of pollution, or activity from one or more Member State that contributes significantly to the damage, deterioration, or degradation of a natural ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts from being effective in another Member State, the latter shall notify the Member States from which the source or cause originated and the Commission thereof. 2. The Commission shall be informed of, and invited to be present and to assist in any cooperation and consider whether further action shall be taken at the Union level to reduce the precursor cause, source of pollution, or activity that results in damage, deterioration or degradation of an ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts from being effective. 3. Member States shall, if appropriate, prepare and implement joint short-term transboundary action plans covering neighbouring zones in other Member States. The Member States involved shall ensure that, the Commission and neighbouring zones in other Member States receive all appropriate information regarding these short-term transboundary action plans without undue delay. The action plans shall be made available to the public. 4. In drawing up plans and in informing the public as referred to in paragraph 3, Member States shall, where appropriate, endeavour to pursue cooperation with third countries, and in particular with candidate countries. 5. All measures taken as per paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article may be included in the Nature Restauration Plans or its review

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)

Article 16 a Nature Restoration Knowledge Network 1. The Commission and the Member States shall establish a Nature Restoration Knowledge Network (the 'Network') to aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge, information and best practices relevant to the implementation of this Regulation at Union, national, regional and local level. 2. The Commission and the Member States shall promote inclusive participation in the establishment and functioning of the Network and strengthen and expand the pool of taxonomic expertise. For this purpose, the Network shall comprise relevant actors on nature restoration, including public authorities, centres of excellence, universities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of this Regulation, as well as relevant Union agencies. 3. The Network shall focus on: (a) institutional, administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels, also contributing to the empowerment of civil society, in particular organising: (i) seminars, conferences and workshops, with stakeholders' involvement where appropriate; (ii) working visits to Member States or third countries concerned to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge of relevant matters; (iii) exchanges of best practices and expertise related to policy advice, policy change, formulation of strategies and nature restoration roadmaps, as well as to legislative, institutional, structural and administrative reforms necessary for the achievement of the objectives set out in this Regulation; (iv) training programmes for personnel and actors involved in the preparation, implementation and review of the national restoration plans, including the development of online or other training modules to support the necessary professional skills and knowledge relating to the relevant reforms of the national restoration plans; (b) the collection and sharing of data and statistics, the development of common standardised methodologies, including on climate and biodiversity mainstreaming and tracking, and, where appropriate, indicators or benchmarks; and (c) developing methods and tools for gathering, analysing, promoting and implementing lessons learnt. 3. By ...[12 months from the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall set up the Network. To that end, it shall set up and maintain an online platform serving the Network to support and facilitate the implementation of this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall monitor and foresee sufficient resources for the monitoring of the following:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Michal WIEZIK, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the area of urban green and blue spaces and tree canopy cover in cities and towns and suburbs, as referred to in Article 6;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the indicators of biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV together with the CAP Pollinator Indicator listed in Article 9;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) the passability of restored migration corridors, in particular for diadromous migratory species between their habitats in coastal, marine ecosystems and their freshwater habitats.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) the progress towards the planting of three billion additional trees referred to in Article 10a,

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h b (new)

(hb) the length of free-flowing rivers stretches which can be counted towards the targets set out in Article 7(1) and Article 7(2);

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h c (new)

(hc) the percentage of organic soils constituting drained peatlands under agricultural use, other land uses than agricultural use, or peat extraction sites, that has been restored and rewetted under Article 9.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, point (a), (ha), (hb) and (hc) shall start as soon as the restoration measures are put in place.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, point (a), and (ha) shall start as soon as the restoration measures are put in place.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5

5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity ~~and~~, the stock of organic carbon and the native tree species composition, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/CE.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5

5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral and organic soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity, share of veteran trees and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7

7. Member States shall make public the data generated by the monitoring carried out under this Article, in accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council112 and in accordance with the monitoring frequencies set out in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5. __________________ 112 Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1).

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nils TORVALDS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8

8. Member State monitoring systems shall operate on the basis of electronic databases and geographic information systems, and shall maximise the access and use of data and services from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services and, where appropriate, other publicly or privately available data sources), in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The Commission ~~may~~shall adopt ~~implementing acts~~delegated acts in accordance with Article 20, by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] to:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The Commission ~~may~~shall adopt ~~implementing acts~~delegated acts, in accordance with Article 20, by [2 years after the entry into force of this Regulation], to:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

TWithin 2 years of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission ~~may~~shall adopt ~~implementing~~delegated acts to:

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

The methods and frameworks shall not preclude Member States from taking into account their particular physiographic and environmental characteristics.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2

~~Such implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2).~~deleted

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2

Such ~~implementing~~delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance ~~with the examination procedure referred to in~~to Article 2~~1(2)~~0.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Within 12 months of entry into force, the Commission shall issue guidelines to clarify the conditions when and how Member States may make appropriate and responsible use of the force majeure provision from Article 4 paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 5 paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Regulation.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall electronically report to the Commission the area subject to restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10a and the barriers referred to in Article 7 that have been removed, on an annual basis starting from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the progress in implementing the national restoration plan, in putting in place the restoration measures and progress in achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d

(d) the updated inventory of barriers referred to in Article 7(1), and separately barriers to connectivity between all marine, coastal and freshwater habitats of diadromous species listed in Annex III;

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) the inventory of urban water bodies ecosystems and their ecological condition and feasibility of restauration as per article 6, paragraph 1a.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. The EEA shall provide to the Commission an annual technical overview of the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article and Article 17(7). The overview shall provide relevant information for the Commission to asses that each Member State contributes fairly to the overarching objective.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. The EEA shall provide to the Commission an annual technical overview of the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article and Article 17(7). These overviews shall be made publicly available.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The Member States and Commission shall cooperate to establish procedures for the exchange of scientific information, monitoring and reporting tools and research results, so as to ensure the necessary scientific expertise in all of the Member States for the development of all types of analysis required in the implementation of the regulation. Member States shall also cooperate in the development of open databases among their experts and scientists to ensure efficient use of resources, knowledge and best practice expertise.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. The EEA shall provide to the Commission a Union-wide technical report on the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. It may also use information reported under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 15 of Directive 2000/60/EC, Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and Article 18 of Directive 2008/56/EC. The report shall be provided by June 2032 and subsequent reports shall be provided every three years thereafter. The report shall be made publicly available.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The Commission shall monitor the Member States capacity develop, implement, and enforce the Nature Restauration Plans as well as identify gaps and provide science-based, specialist recommendations and guidelines to better achieve the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter IV a (new)

FUNDING Article 18a Funding 1. When implementing the obligations set out in this Regulation, Member States shall make use of local, regional and national funds, and available Union funds, to finance restoration actions. 2. No later than two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out an in-depth assessment of the necessary financial resources for the implementation of this Regulation and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals. The report shall focus in particular on: (a) Giving an overview of available financial resources for ecosystem restoration and biodiversity monitoring at EU level, including programmes and funds under the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, such as Horizon and LIFE and their possible review, Next Generation EU as well as private investments; (b) assessing the gap between restoration funding needs and the available financial resources for the implementation of this Regulation, and how the Commission intends to bridge this gap in view of the preparation of the multiannual financial framework for the next programming period; (d) assessing the feasibility of creating new EU funds and financing tools dedicated to ecosystem restoration and conservation; (e) assessing the capacity and expertise of the Member States to make full use of available funds; (f) assessing and developing an advanced methodology and indicators for tracking of nature restoration resources, their effective mainstreaming of available funds at EU level and their expected impact, based inter alia on the criteria of Regulation (EU) 2020/8521a. 3. The Commission shall ensure effective biodiversity mainstreaming across all relevant EU programmes and financing instruments. 4. Member States, the Commission and the European Investment Bank shall improve enabling conditions and facilitate the use of innovative financing mechanisms and promote the mobilisation of private capital for restoration actions. __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6

6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VI in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for forest ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence and EU legislation, including the EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7

7. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VII in order to adapt the list of examples of restoration measures. The Commission may issue guideline about the examples of restauration measures.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(2), Article 17(9), points (a), (b) and (c) and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from [OP please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8(2), Article 17(9), points (a), (b) and (c) and Article 19 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 2035. The evaluation shall include an assessment of the degree to which the objectives set out in this Regulation are being attained and of the need to establish additional targets, the need to reflect improved monitoring methodology if applicable, and listing additional indicators, if relevant.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 20353. The evaluation shall include an assessment on the need to establish additional targets.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Within 2 years of entering into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall make an assessment noise pollution map and levels and shall review the Environmental Noise Directive and the feasibility of introducing binding targets for Noise Reduction. The Commission shall present a report on the main findings of the evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of Regions. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal.

2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Michal WIEZIK, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6 a (new)

(6a) Blue shark (Prionace glauca);

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Michal WIEZIK, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6 b (new)

(6b) Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus);

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 c (new)

(25c) European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Michal WIEZIK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 a (new)

(25a) all species of Acipenseridae family native to EU marine and coastal waters

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 8

(8) Restore natural sedimentation processes by application of sedimentation- enhancing measures including by removal of barriers, embankments and dykes and sedimentation-enhancing strategies at wider scale.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 9

(9) EPassively restore or establish riparian buffers, e.g. riparian forests, buffer strips, meadows or pastures.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10

(10) IPassively restore or increase ecological features in forests that provide microhabitats (e.g. cavities), such as large, old and dying trees (habitat trees), and amounts of lying and standing deadwood.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11

(11) Work towards a diversified forest structure in terms of vegetation and age~~, enable natural regeneration and succession of tree species~~.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)

(11a) Discourage the use of forestry practices that can harm the biodiversity such as clear-cutting, unless it is proven and dully justified reasons necessary for environmental or ecosystem health reasons.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)

(11a) Enable natural regeneration and succession of tree species, including after a natural disaster caused by windthrow or pest outbreak.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 13 a (new)

(13a) Make use of proforestation, as it is a practice of protecting existing natural forests to foster continuous growth, carbon accumulation, and structural complexity. Proforestation refers specifically to enabling continuous forest growth uninterrupted by active management or timber harvesting.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 14

(14) EPassively restore or enhance the development of old- growth native forests and mature stands (e.g. by abandonment of harvesting).

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 16

(16) Increase the agricultural area subject to agro-ecological management approaches such as organic agriculture or agro-forestry, multicropping and crop rotation, regenerative agriculture, integrated pest and nutrient management.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 17

(17) Reduce grazing intensity or mowing regimes on grasslands where relevant and re-establish extensive grazing with domestic livestock ~~and~~, allow traditional grazing of semi-domesticated reindeers including in old-growth forests, rewild including by reintroduction of large grazers and re-establish extensive mowing regimes where they were abandoned.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 18

(18) Stop or reduce the use of chemical pesticides, biocides as well as chemical and animal manure fertilizers.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 21

(21) Improve connectivity across habitats to enable the development of populations of species, and to allow for sufficient individual or genetic exchange as well as for species’ migration and adaptation to climate change. Establish wildlife corridors by connecting isolated protected areas.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 21

(21) Improve functional connectivity across habitats to enable the development and enhancement of populations of different species, and to allow for sufficient individual or genetic exchange as well as for species’ migration and adaptation to climate change.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Frédérique RIES, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 22

(22) Allow ecosystems to develop their own natural dynamics for example by abandoning harvesting ~~and~~, promoting naturalness, wilderness, and by promoting roads removal and preventing roads construction in the most pristine areas.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 22 a (new)

(22a) Reintroducing apex predators and keystone species in relevant ecosystems and regions.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Robert BIEDROŃ, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24 a (new)

(24a) Enhance the protection of Marine Protected Areas from damages caused by fishing gear, or other detrimental effects due to exploitative or non-exploitative human uses (like the impact of divers or mooring), and stimulate their recovery;

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Catherine CHABAUD, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Frédérique RIES, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Emma WIESNER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 26

(26) Provide structures, including marine infrastructures with a positive impact such as artificial reefs, or substrates to encourage the return of marine life, for example coral/oyster/boulder reefs.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI

Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Martin HOJSÍK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 28 a (new)

(28a) Reduce noise pollution in urban settings by taking measures like establishing quiet areas in residential areas, parks and other green spaces, where people and animals can go to escape city noise.

2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI