4 Amendments of Philippe LAMBERTS related to 2010/2010(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that the current global economic and social crisis, which has slowed down changes in energy use and reductions in carbon emissions, should not deter Member States from making the transition towards a competitive, more sustainable low-carbon economyand resource- efficient economy since this move makes them more resilient, less dependent on steadily expensive imports and more competitive;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that an eco-efficient economy and green jobs can be promoted by shifting the tax burden from labour and enterprises towards resource and energy use and that this will also avoid negative environmental impacts;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Is of the opinion that, depending on the result of the Cancun Climate Conference, the Commission should seize the opportunity of the preparation for the next multi-annual financial framework to propose a carbon tax as a new own resource;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for efficient funding systems and fiscal incentives to help SMEs steer towards green employment policies and ensure green innovations and production;