4 Amendments of Martin HÄUSLING related to 2012/0337(COD)
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 19
Annex 1 – paragraph 19
19. Protecting, conserving and enhancing the EU's natural capital therefore also requires tackling problems at source through, inter alia, better integration of natural capital objectives into other policies, ensuring that policies are coherent and deliver co-benefits. The greening elements set out in the Commission's reform proposals, notably for EU agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy, backed by the proposals for greening the EU budget under the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2014-2020 (MFF) are designed to support these objectives. For instance, aquatic ecosystems in rural areas should benefit from the linking of farm payments to compliance with relevant requirements of the WFD as set out in the Commission's proposals for the reform of the CAP. Greening of the CAP will also promote the environmentally beneficial agricultural practices of crop diversification, the protection of permanent grassland, and the establishment and maintenance of ecologically valuable farmland and forest areas. Organic farming and extensive agricultural management practise are ecologically effective systems needing further development and support to lead into a more sustainable agricultural system.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 23
Annex 1 – paragraph 23
23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a ‘land degradation neutral world’. The EU and Member States should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operational within their respective competencies as well as to address soil quality issues within a binding legal framework. The Commission will define critical land-use issues such as the loss of semi-natural habitats and the displacement of high value land uses by bio-energy crops. Targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 23 a (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. To address the impact of European policies outside the EU, action will be taken to reduce the EU´s land footprint in third countries, in particular by addressing indirect land use change due to biofuels and biomass for energy.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 26 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Annex 1 – paragraph 26 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) Land is managed sustainably in the EU, soil is adequately protected and the remediation of contaminated sites is well underway. No land of high environmental value is converted into new uses to produce energy crops for the EU.