3 Amendments of Philippe JUVIN related to 2014/0059(COD)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural mineral resources in conflict- affected or high risk areas − although holding great potential for development – can be a cause of dispute where their revenues are fuelling the outbreak or continuation of violent conflict, undermining national endeavours towards development, good governance and the rule of law. In addition, illegal extractive activities aggravate environmental pressures. In these areas, breaking the nexus between conflict and illegal exploitation of minerals is critical to peace and stability.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On the basis of the Kimberley Process, which established an international certification scheme for rough diamonds, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan, and the Timber Regulation, the Union has proposed a comprehensive set of measures to break the link between the financing of armed groups and the exploitation of natural resources in conflict areas. The Union has been actively engaged in an Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD) initiative to advance the responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict regions, which has resulted in a government-backed multi-stakeholder process leading to the adoption of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (OECD Due Diligence Guidance5) including supplements on tin, tantalum and tungsten, and on gold. In May 2011, the OECD Ministerial Council recommended to actively promote the observance of this Guidance. __________________ OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Second Edition, OECD Publishing (OECD (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264185050- en.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission in its 20088 Communication recognised that securing reliable and undistorted access to raw materials is an important factor for the EU’s competitiveness. The Raw Materials Initiative (RMI) is an integrated strategy aimed at responding to different challenges related to access to non-energy non- agriculture raw materials. The RMI recognises and promotes financial as well as supply chain transparency, and the application of corporate social responsibility standards. As regards funding, the Union supports strengthening the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) standard, which seeks to ensure the transparency of payments and income generated by the extractive industries, make that information accessible to civil society and the general public, and promote the proper use of that wealth. __________________ 8The Raw Materials Initiative – meeting our critical needs for growth and jobs in Europe, COM(2008) 699.