17 Amendments of George LYON related to 2011/2095(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RecallBelieves that the agricultural sector cane is well placed to make a major contributeion to further mitigattackling climate change, and the CAP post 2013 is expected to enhance this contribution; notes, however, that, in the longer run, the emission reduction potential of agriculture is rather limited compared to other sectorcreating new jobs through green growth and supplying renewable energy; stresses that the CAP post 2013 is expected to enhance this contribution; recognises that agriculture has already substantially reduced its emissions through improved production efficiency and notes that the Commission's analysis shows that by 2050 the agriculture sector can reduce non-CO2 emissions by between 42 and 49% compared to 1990- levels;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that clear emission targets will stimulate the necessary early investments in R&D, demonstration and deployment of low-emitting technologies and that defining a long-term strategy is paramount to ensuring that the EU is on track for achieving its agreed objective of reducing emissions by 2050; calls on the Commission to propose mid-term emission reduction objectives for 2030 and 2040 for all relevant sectors, including agriculture; these targets should follow a linear trajectory between current emissions levels, the 2020 objective and the 95% reductions are to be made until 2050;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that emission mitigation efforts are expected to increase demand for bio- energy and; stresses that agriculture is not part of the problem but a solution to it, being a producer of biomass and biofuele great potential of the agriculture sector to contribute to the Europe 2020-strategy by increasing the production of sustainable energy, such as biomass and biofuels, thereby creating new jobs in rural areas;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the, as the world's arable land decreases, while the population increases, action on climate change and the need to ensure global food security are dual challenges which need to be pursued together; recognises that the EU must respond to these challenges by taking the lead in developing a new model of agriculture based on sustainable intensification techniques that increase production while reducing the use of scarce resources of water, energy and land;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that careful,an internationally concerted approach is needed since EU agriculture is prone to carbon leakage, in particular through the asymmetric phase- in of a carbon pricetowards a global climate agreement is needed, so as to ensure a level playing field with agricultural sectors in other economies;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that in order to ensure ththe Commission should emphasise cohesionrence between the common policies, any new regulation or standard imposed on agricultural producers by any policy, e.g. animal welfare, should not compromise the low carbon economy targetspolicies, such as industry, research, energy, biodiversity, trade, development, agriculture, innovation, transport and the Europe 2020 strategy; sound and strategic management of the agricultural sector's potential, coupled with real reform of the internal market, would put Europe well on its way to becoming a competitive player in tomorrow's low carbon global economy;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the necessary measures, including research funding, education efforts, investment aid and other incentive based initiatives, in the CAP that would support and enable the use of agricultural and forestry residue in the production of sustainable energy;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for the CAP to include targets for the use of sustainable energy; believes that the agriculture sector could use 40% renewable fuels by 2020 and be fossil free by 2030;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls for the 30% greening component of the direct payments to be used as an EU-wide incentivisation scheme targeted at enhancing sustainability by improving both resource and production efficiency, making EU agriculture more competitive, in line with the Commission's 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050';
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that there is aDeplores the fact that too much agricultural waste is currently not used to its full potential; considers that agricultural waste should be seen as an asset; calls on the Commission and Member States to put forward national strategies on the need for better management of bio-waste and of agriculture and forestry by- products;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Already with the knowledge and techniques available today agricultural holdings may become self-sufficient in energy with the possibility to both increase profitability and create environmental gains through the local production of bio-energy from organic waste;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the potential framework from the Commission for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) should avoid excessive regulation, which could undermine the EU's possibilities to reach the climate targets, and, due to Europe's diversity, should respect the principle of subsidiarity and the role of local and national governments;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses the need for increased investments in energy infrastructure, such as smart grids and biogas distribution, to be able to handle the increased Cloud Energy production from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the financing byat EU funds, including the Rural Development Fund, of only energy efficientshould only fund projects for agricultural facilities that are energy efficient, especially of those applying renewable energy sources which can reduce carbon emissions to a level as far as possible closer to zero;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that moreincreased research isefforts are necessary to develop less energy intensive agricultural methods and more efficient energy production; in that regard welcomes the Commission's proposal to establish a new research framework - Horizon 2020.
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Calls for the CAP to include targets for the use of sustainable energy; believes that the agriculture sector could use 40% renewable fuels by 2020 and be fossil free by 2030;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Calls for the 30% greening component of the CAP direct payments to be used as an EU-wide incentivisation scheme targeted at enhancing nutrient, energy and carbon efficiency by focussing in particular on increasing carbon soil sequestration, reducing GHG emissions, and improving nutrient management, making EU agriculture more competitive and more sustainable at the same time;