### engage in information , communication , publicity and dissemination and exploitation activities by applying mutatis mutandis [article 46] of the horizon europe regulation , including making the detailed information on results from funded research and innovation activities available and accessible in a common horizon europe e-database; ### engage in information , communication , publicity and dissemination and exploitation activities by applying mutatis mutandis [article 46] of the horizon europe regulation , including making the detailed information on results from funded research and innovation activities available and to the general public in a common horizon europe e-database , in a user-friendly way;


### 2. the governing board shall assess the letter of endorsement and shall approve or reject the application. ### 2. the governing board shall assess the letter of endorsement and shall approve or reject the application , taking into account ,where applicable , the advice of other bodies of the joint undertakings.


### 1. joint undertakings shall , within one year following the adoption of this regulation , conclude service level agreements on common back office functions , unless specified otherwise in part two and subject to the need to guarantee an equivalent level of protection of the union’s financial interest when entrusting budgetary implementation tasks to joint undertakings. such functions shall include the following areas , subject to confirmation of viability and following screening of resources: ### 1. joint undertakings may conclude service level agreements on common back office functions , unless specified otherwise in part two and subject to the need to guarantee an equivalent level of protection of the union’s financial interest when entrusting budgetary implementation tasks to joint undertakings. such functions may include the following areas , subject to confirmation of viability , following screening of resources and without prejudice to the specific research areas of the joint undertakings:


### 2. the common back office functions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided by one or more selected joint undertakings to all others. interrelated functions shall be kept within the same joint undertaking in order to ensure a coherent organisational structure. ### 2. the common back office functions referred to in paragraph 1 may be provided by one or more selected joint undertakings to all others. interrelated functions shall be kept within the same joint undertaking in order to ensure a coherent organisational structure.


### (7) co-programmed partnerships have demonstrated to be effective in pooling resources for a common european research objective. in order to help to reach a climate-neutral economy by 2050 , it is necessary to set out the possibility to provide support via co-programmed european partnerships , in synergy and sequencing with other programmes. a european partnership could be an ideal instrument for pooling resources to support research on breakthrough technologies for the reduction of co2 emissions in the steel industrial sector. ### (7) co-programmed partnerships have demonstrated to be effective in pooling resources for a common european research objective. in order to help to reach a climate-neutral economy by 2050 , it is necessary to set out the possibility to provide support via co-programmed european partnerships , in synergy and sequencing with other programmes , such as cohesion policy programmes to ensure synergies and financial and technological integration in particular for the production of alternative energy at the local level. a european partnership could be an ideal instrument for pooling resources to support research on breakthrough technologies for the reduction of co2 emissions in the steel industrial sector.


### the research programme shall provide support for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. the research programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of formerly operating coal mines or coal mines in the process of closure and related infrastructure in line with the just transition mechanism and in compliance with article 4(2) of council decision 2003/76/ec. the research programme shall be consistent with the political , scientific , and technological objectives of the union , and shall complement the activities carried out in the member states and within the existing eu research programmes , in particular the framework programme for research , technological development and demonstration activities (hereinafter referred to as ‘the research framework programme’).; ### the research programme shall provide support to all relevant stakeholders for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. the research programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of formerly operating coal mines , coal mines in the process of closure as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the union climate neutrality goals and related infrastructure in line with the just transition mechanism and in compliance with article 4(2) of council decision 2003/76/ec1a. the research programme shall be consistent with the political , scientific , and technological objectives of the union , and shall complement the activities carried out in the member states and within the existing eu research programmes , in particular the horizon europe – the framework programme for research and innovation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the research framework programme’).;


### 1. research projects shall support the transition towards a climate-neutral union economy by 2050 , with the objective to support the phasing out of fossil fuels , to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines and their surroundings. projects shall in particular focus on: ### 1. research projects shall support the process of transition towards a climate-neutral union economy by 2050 , with the objective to support the phasing out of fossil fuels , to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines and those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the union climate neutrality goals and their surroundings , excluding any support for coal production and for sustaining it above the planned closure date. projects shall in particular focus on:


### use of geothermal energy on former coal sites; ### energy storage , renewable hydrogen production , use and storage , production of e-fuels and the use of geothermal energy on former coal sites;


### use of geothermal energy on former coal sites; ### use of geothermal energy on former coal sites and pre-existing steel plants;


### non-energetic uses and the production of raw materials from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines or those in the closure process , duly assessing that their climate , environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions; ### non-energetic uses and the production of raw materials from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines , from coal mines in the process of closure as well as from those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the union climate neutrality goals , duly assessing that their climate , environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions;


### repurposing of former coal and lignite mines as well as coal-related infrastructure , including power supply services , in line with a climate-neutral and environmentally-friendly transition; ### deleted


### promoting the development of efficient re-skilling and up-skilling programmes for labour affected by a coal phase out. this includes research on training and re-skilling of labour force employed or previously employed in the coal sector. ### research regarding the impact on employment in communities and regions affected by phasing out of coal and promoting the creation of new work places , the development of efficient re-skilling and up-skilling programmes for labour affected by a coal phase out. this includes research on training and re-skilling of labour force employed or previously employed in the coal sector.


### issues concerning safety in coal mines in the process of closure and formerly operating coal mines with a view to improving working conditions , occupational health and safety , as well as environmental issues deleterious to health , shall be taken into account in the projects covering the activities referred to in articles 4 and 6. ### issues concerning safety in coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate with a view to improving working conditions , occupational health and safety , as well as environmental issues deleterious to health , shall be taken into account in the projects covering the activities referred to in articles 4 and 6.


### research projects shall focus on diseases related to mining activities with the aim of improving the health of people living in coal regions in transition. research projects shall also ensure protective measures during the closure of mines and in formerly operating mines.; ### research projects shall focus on diseases related to mining activities , with a special emphasis on air pollution induced diseases , with the aim of improving the health of people living in coal regions in transition. research projects shall also ensure protective measures during the closure of mines and in formerly operating mines.


### 1. research projects shall seek to minimise the impacts of coal mines in the process of closure and of formerly operating mines on the atmosphere , water and soils. research shall be geared towards preserving and restoring natural resources for future generations and minimising the environmental impact of coal mines in the process of closure and in formerly operating mines. ### 1. research projects shall seek to minimise the impacts of coal mines in the process of closure , of formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the union climate neutrality goals on the atmosphere , water and soils. research shall be geared towards preserving and restoring natural resources for future generations and minimising negative environmental impact of those mines.


### 2. preference shall be given to projects that envisage one or more of the following: ### 2. preference shall be given to projects based on innovative technologies or the innovative connection of technologies that envisage one or more of the following:


### managing and re-using mining waste , fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines in the process of closure and formerly operating coal mines , accompanied , where relevant , by other forms of waste; ### managing and re-using mining waste , fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the union climate neutrality goals , accompanied , where relevant , by other forms of waste;


### protecting surface infrastructure against the effects of subsidence in the short and long term.; ### protecting surface infrastructure against the effects of subsidence in the short and long term , with a special emphasis on areas with private housing and critical infrastructure;


### innovative technologies and solutions for the iron- and steel making processes promoting cross-sector activities , demonstration projects integrating zero-carbon energy production or contributing to a clean hydrogen economy.; ### innovative technologies and solutions for the iron- and steel making processes promoting cross-sector activities , demonstration projects integrating zero-carbon energy production or contributing to a clean hydrogen economy produced also on a regional or local scale;


### 2. for the purposes of this article , a co-programmed european partnership means an initiative prepared with early involvement of member states , where the union , together with private and/or public partners (such as industry , universities , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level or civil society organisations including foundations and ngos) , commit to jointly support the development and implementation of a programme of research activities. co-programmed european partnerships are set up on the basis of memoranda of understanding and/or contractual arrangements between the commission and such private and/or public partners specifying the objectives of the partnership , related commitments for financial and/or in-kind contributions of the partners , key performance and impact indicators , and outputs to be delivered. they include the identification of complementary research activities that are implemented by the partners and by the research programme. ### 2. for the purposes of this article , a co-programmed european partnership means an initiative prepared with early involvement of member states , where the union , together with private and/or public partners (such as industry , universities , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level or civil society organisations including foundations and ngos) , commit to jointly support the development and implementation of a programme of research activities. co-programmed european partnerships are set up on the basis of memoranda of understanding and/or contractual arrangements between the commission and such private and/or public partners specifying the objectives of the partnership , related commitments for financial and/or in-kind contributions of the partners , key performance and impact indicators , and outputs to be delivered. they include the identification of complementary research activities that are implemented by the partners and by the research programme as well as by other union policies such as cohesion policy.


### (18) in order to ensure transparency and accessibility for the programme , calls for proposals by the metrology partnership should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other horizon europe electronic means of dissemination managed by the commission. ### (18) in order to ensure transparency and accessibility for the programme , calls for proposals by the metrology partnership should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other horizon europe electronic means of dissemination managed by the commission in a user-friendly manner.


### to increase the impact of metrology on societal challenges in relation to the implementation of policies , standards and regulations to make them fit for purpose. ### to increase the impact of metrology on digital , environmental , industrial and societal challenges in relation to the implementation of policies , standards and regulations to make them fit for purpose.


### 5. the union's financial contribution shall not be used to cover the administrative costs of the metrology partnership. ### 5. the union's financial contribution shall be used to cover the administrative costs of the metrology partnership , up to a maximum of 5 % of the union financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 of this article.


### — (ii) actions for the dissemination and exploitation of results of metrology research; ### — (ii) actions for the dissemination and exploitation of results of metrology research increasing the visibility of the activities euramet carries out to the broad public in a user-friendly way;


### 1. the metrology partnership committee shall manage the metrology partnership in order to ensure that the metrology partnership as executed meets its objectives. ### 1. the metrology partnership committee shall manage the metrology partnership in a transparent way while ensuring that the metrology partnership as executed meets its objectives.


### take decisions on the selection of the projects to be funded according to the ranking lists following the evaluations of the call of proposals referred to in article 6(1) point (a); ### take decisions on the selection of the projects to be funded according to the ranking lists following the evaluations of the call of proposals referred to in article 6(1) point (a) that value the respect of gender and geographical balance as well as the participation of small and medium enterprises;


### monitor the progress of the funded projects; ### periodically monitor the progress of the funded projects;


### (4) the union and the united kingdom may conclude other bilateral agreements between them that constitute supplementing agreements to the trade and cooperation agreement and such supplementing agreements are an integral part of the overall bilateral relations as governed by this agreement and form part of the overall framework. ### (4) the union and the united kingdom may conclude other bilateral agreements between them that constitute supplementing agreements to the trade and cooperation agreement and such supplementing agreements are an integral part of the overall bilateral relations as governed by this agreement and form part of the overall framework. the applicability of the trade and cooperation agreement , or any of its effects , is ruled out for the territory of gibraltar by virtue of article 774(3) of the trade and cooperation agreement , given that the future eu-gibraltar relation will be detailed out in a future eu-uk agreement.


### 1. competent authorities that , pursuant to article 4(5) , determine that there is a substantiated concern of a violation of article 3 , shall decide to initiate an investigation on the products and economic operators concerned. ### 1. competent authorities that , pursuant to article 4(5) or to the information contained in the database referred to in article 11 , determine that there is a substantiated concern of a violation of article 3 , shall decide to initiate an investigation on the products and economic operators concerned.


### e. whereas although the eu institutions and member states have a large stock of data and expertise in the field of development , it remains insufficiently shared; whereas it should be made more accessible and should be used in policy-making; ### e. whereas although the eu institutions , member states and local and regional authorities have a large stock of data and expertise in the field of development , it remains insufficiently shared; whereas it should be made more accessible and should be used in policy-making;


### 1. stresses that effectiveness means delivering more and better impact , achieving the sdgs and leaving no-one behind; believes that when eu support is aligned with partner countries’ own efforts and delivered through their institutions and systems in support of priorities that have been agreed through inclusive and equitable policy processes , the impact is bigger , faster and more sustainable; ### 1. stresses that effectiveness means delivering more and better impact , achieving the sdgs and leaving no-one behind , on the basis of the five effectiveness principles: ownership , alignment , harmonisation , results and mutual accountability; believes that when eu support is aligned with partner countries’ own efforts and delivered through their institutions and systems , as well as local actors and civil society , in support of priorities that have been agreed through inclusive and equitable policy processes , the impact is bigger , faster and more sustainable;


### 2. underlines its view that the eu , as the world’s biggest donor , should use its powerful toolbox of instruments and aid modalities in a coordinated manner and take the lead in using the principles of aid effectiveness and aid efficiency , in order to achieve real impact and reach the sdgs in its partner countries; further highlights the need to implement the policy objectives in the new european consensus on development in a more strategic and targeted manner in each partner country , reinforcing and complementing the eu’s foreign policy goals and values; ### 2. underlines its view that the eu , as the world’s biggest donor , should use its powerful toolbox of instruments and aid modalities in a coordinated manner and take the lead in using the principles of aid effectiveness and aid efficiency , in order to achieve real impact and reach the sdgs in its partner countries; further highlights the need to implement the policy objectives in the new european consensus on development , which underlines the importance of active involvement of local and regional authorities for the achievement of the sustainable development goals , in a more strategic and targeted manner in each partner country , reinforcing and complementing the eu’s foreign policy goals and values;


### 2. underlines its view that the eu , as the world’s biggest donor , should use its powerful toolbox of instruments and aid modalities in a coordinated manner and take the lead in using the principles of aid effectiveness and aid efficiency , in order to achieve real impact and reach the sdgs in its partner countries; further highlights the need to implement the policy objectives in the new european consensus on development in a more strategic and targeted manner in each partner country , reinforcing and complementing the eu’s foreign policy goals and values; ### 2. underlines its view that the eu , as the world’s biggest donor , should use its powerful toolbox of instruments and aid modalities in a coordinated manner and take the lead in using the principles of aid effectiveness and aid efficiency , in order to achieve real impact and reach the sdgs , while leaving no-one behind , in its partner countries; further highlights the need to implement the policy objectives in the new european consensus on development in a more strategic and targeted manner in each partner country;


### 4. calls on the commission to publish , at least biannually , a report on the progress of the eu institutions and member states on improving effectiveness in the planning and implementation of european development cooperation and assistance measured against a set of commonly agreed targets and policy objectives , notably the sdgs , and including progress towards the alignment of policy objectives and the harmonisation of procedures , in particular with regard to joint programming , joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the commission to present this progress report to parliament; ### 4. calls on the commission to publish , at least biannually , a report on the progress of the eu institutions and member states , based also on stakeholder consultation , on improving effectiveness in the planning and implementation of european development cooperation and assistance measured against a set of commonly agreed targets and policy objectives , notably the sdgs and the european consensus on development , and including progress towards the alignment of policy objectives and the harmonisation of procedures , in particular with regard to joint programming , joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the commission to present this progress report to parliament;


### 4. calls on the commission to publish , at least biannually , a report on the progress of the eu institutions and member states on improving effectiveness in the planning and implementation of european development cooperation and assistance measured against a set of commonly agreed targets and policy objectives , notably the sdgs , and including progress towards the alignment of policy objectives and the harmonisation of procedures , in particular with regard to joint programming , joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the commission to present this progress report to parliament; ### 4. calls on the commission to publish , at least biannually , a report on the progress of the eu institutions and member states , including their local and regional governments , on improving effectiveness in the planning and implementation of european development cooperation and assistance measured against a set of commonly agreed targets and policy objectives , notably the sdgs , and including progress towards the alignment of policy objectives and the harmonisation of procedures , in particular with regard to joint programming , joint implementation and joint results frameworks; calls on the commission to present this progress report to parliament;


### 5. calls on the commission and the council to scale up joint programming between the eu and its member states , with the aim of securing a european voice with which to move forward towards commonly defined policy objectives , which should take into account innovative financing methods such as blending and guarantees; calls for clear , actionable commitments towards joint implementation and evaluation and for shared accountability mechanisms towards citizens; ### 5. calls on the commission and the council to scale up joint programming between the eu and its member states , with the aim of securing a european voice with which to move forward towards commonly defined policy objectives , which should take into account innovative financing methods such as blending and guarantees; calls for clear , actionable commitments towards joint implementation and evaluation and for shared accountability mechanisms towards citizens , a structured policy dialogue with local and regional governments and their representative associations being one of them , in europe and at country level;


### 5. calls on the commission and the council to scale up joint programming between the eu and its member states , with the aim of securing a european voice with which to move forward towards commonly defined policy objectives , which should take into account innovative financing methods such as blending and guarantees; calls for clear , actionable commitments towards joint implementation and evaluation and for shared accountability mechanisms towards citizens; ### 5. calls on the commission and the council to scale up joint programming between the eu and its member states , with the aim of securing a european voice with which to move forward towards commonly defined policy objectives , which should take into account innovative financing methods such as blending and guarantees , when effective; calls for clear , actionable commitments , taking stock of previous strategies and practices , towards joint implementation and evaluation and for shared accountability mechanisms towards citizens;


### 6. stresses that in view of the future implementation of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , joint programming by the eu , its members states and eu development financing partners should build upon the aid effectiveness principles; believes that the eu should collectively set strategic priorities and identify investment needs/gaps in the pre-programming phase and subsequently look at ways to optimise the range of modalities in the eu institutions’ toolbox , including grants , budget support and eib loans , as well as financing from the member states; calls on the eu institutions and member states , accordingly , to share evidence and experience about the kinds of development interventions that tend to be successful and those that have failed , proved difficult to implement or not produced the intended impact; ### 6. stresses that in view of the future implementation of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , joint programming by the eu , its members states and eu development financing partners should build upon the aid effectiveness principles; believes that the eu should collectively set strategic priorities and identify investment needs/gaps in the pre-programming phase and subsequently look at ways to optimise the range of modalities in the eu institutions’ toolbox , including grants , budget support and eib loans , as well as financing from the member states; calls on the eu institutions , member states and local and regional authorities , accordingly , to share evidence and experience about the kinds of development interventions that tend to be successful and those that have failed , proved difficult to implement or not produced the intended impact;


### 8. believes that the use of results-based approaches is critical for the eu’s partner countries and is a fundamental element of their capacity to deliver the sdgs for their citizens; calls on the eu and its member states to support and use partner countries’ own national results-measuring frameworks and their monitoring and statistical systems , and to involve all relevant actors: local authorities; national parliaments; civil society; and the private sector; ### 8. believes that the use of results-based approaches is critical for the eu’s partner countries and is a fundamental element of their capacity to deliver the sdgs for their citizens; calls on the eu and its member states to support and use partner countries’ own national results-measuring frameworks and their monitoring and statistical systems , and to involve , during all the stages , all relevant actors: local authorities; national parliaments; civil society; women associations; marginalized groups; the un and its agencies; the small and medium enterprises and the private sector;


### 10. supports a catalytic approach , building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming , which is informed by a thorough analysis of the situation in each partner country; encourages south-south and triangular cooperation; ### 10. supports a catalytic approach , building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming , which is informed by a thorough analysis of the situation in each partner country; encourages a reinforcement of south-south and triangular cooperation to support the achievement of the sdgs and the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that the capacities of middle-income countries - including of countries recently graduated from the oecd’s development assistance committee’s list of oda recipients , should be engaged where relevant; underlines that a country can be both providing assistance in covid-19 and other contexts , while at the same time be a recipient of development assistance. triangular cooperation should be oriented towards promoting horizontal cooperation and strengthening regional integration;


### 10. supports a catalytic approach , building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming , which is informed by a thorough analysis of the situation in each partner country; encourages south-south and triangular cooperation; ### 10. supports a catalytic approach , building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming , which is informed by a thorough analysis of the situation in each partner country and consultation with civil society and other stakeholders , including at local level; encourages south-south and triangular cooperation;


### 11. calls on the commission and the member states to enhance cooperation with and through local governments and , to the extent possible , to strive to ensure that budget support as an aid modality can also be used at sub-national level , and that redistribution mechanisms between different levels of government and across regions are developed with the aim of reducing in-country disparities and inequalities , and ensuring that no-one is left behind; ### 11. calls on the commission and the member states to enhance cooperation with and through local governments and , to the extent possible , to strive to ensure that budget support as an aid modality can also be used at sub-national level , and that redistribution mechanisms between different levels of government and across regions are developed with the primary objective of reducing in-country disparities and inequalities , and ensuring that no-one is left behind;


### 12. recognises that the role of the private sector – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is crucial for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the private sector’s involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains; ### 12. recognises that the role of the private sector – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is important for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; highlights , however , that neither the private sector nor economic growth alone can guarantee poverty eradication or social inclusion unless strong public regulatory frameworks are in place; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken by the private sector to achieve different targets , such as a) the alignment of the private sector’s activities in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles , b) the implementation of strong monitoring mechanisms ensuring compliance with these principles , c) the improvement of transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains , and d) the respect of human rights and due diligence principles;


### 12. recognises that the role of the private sector – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is crucial for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the private sector’s involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains; ### 12. recognises that the private sector engagement (pse) – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is important for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the pse's involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness and the kampala principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains;


### 13. welcomes the eu’s increased role in leveraging private investment through the facilitation of a predictable regulatory environment in partner countries , as well as the blending of grants and loans , the provision of budget support , guarantees and technical assistance , and policy dialogues and smaller scale project grants for ngos; ### 13. welcomes the eu’s increased role in leveraging private investment through the facilitation of a predictable regulatory environment in partner countries , as well as the blending of grants and loans , the provision of budget support , guarantees and technical assistance , and policy dialogues and smaller scale project grants for ngos; recommends in this regard that the eu continues to support investments targeting local markets and those with little access to financing , such as small and medium size enterprises and social economy business models;


### 14. reiterates its request that the council and the member states set out a clear timeline for reaching the target of raising the oda budget to 0.7 % of gni and that the commission present a concrete action plan defining how additional resources will be leveraged towards achieving the sdgs; ### 14. reiterates its request that the council and the member states set out a clear timeline for reaching the target of raising the oda budget to 0.7 % of gni , including the international commitment of spending 0.15 to 0.2% of gni on oda to ldcs , and that the commission present a concrete action plan defining how additional resources will be leveraged towards achieving the sdgs; calls for the allocation of sufficient funding for development in the 2021-2027 mff and for at least 95 % of the expenditure under ndici to fulfil the criteria for official development assistance;


### 14. reiterates its request that the council and the member states set out a clear timeline for reaching the target of raising the oda budget to 0.7 % of gni and that the commission present a concrete action plan defining how additional resources will be leveraged towards achieving the sdgs; ### 14. reiterates its request that the council and the member states set out a clear timeline for reaching the target of raising the oda budget to 0.7 % of gni and that the commission present a concrete action plan defining how additional resources will be leveraged towards achieving the sdgs; stresses in this regard that maintaining and , when possible , exceeding the 0.7% target for oda is a crucial matter , notably to support those who will be disproportionately hit by the covid-19 emergency;


### — having regard to the joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , parliament and the commission on the european consensus on humanitarian aid of 20083 , ### — having regard to the joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , parliament and the commission on the european consensus on humanitarian aid of 20083 and having regard to the 2017 european consensus on development ,


### — having regard to the council conclusions of 26 november 2018 on strengthening global food and nutrition security , of 20 may 2021 on the eu’s priorities for the 2021 un food systems summit and of 14 june 2021 on strengthening team europe’s commitment to human development , ### — having regard to the council conclusions of 26 november 2018 on strengthening global food and nutrition security , of 25 november 2019 on the fourth progress report on the action plan on nutrition , of 20 may 2021 on the eu’s priorities for the 2021 un food systems summit , and of 14 june 2021 on strengthening team europe’s commitment to human development , and of 19 november 2021 on water in external action ,


### — having regard to the state of food security and nutrition in the world reports , the global report on food crises and the global nutrition report , including the 2021 editions thereof , the right to food guidelines of the un food and agriculture organization (fao) , the voluntary guidelines on food systems and nutrition of the fao committee on world food security , and the 2014 framework for action for food security and nutrition in protracted crises , ### — having regard to the state of food security and nutrition in the world reports , the global report on food crises and the global nutrition report , including the 2021 editions thereof , the right to food guidelines of the un food and agriculture organization (fao) , the voluntary guidelines on food systems and nutrition of the fao committee on world food security , the 10 elements of agroecology , guiding the transition to sustainable food and agricultural system (fao) , and the 2014 framework for action for food security and nutrition in protracted crises ,


### — having regard to the un sustainable development goals (sdgs) and the closely connected and integrated nature thereof , in particular sdg 1 to end poverty in all its forms everywhere , sdg 2 to end hunger , achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture , sdg 12 to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns , and sdg 17 to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development , ### — having regard to the un sustainable development goals (sdgs) and the closely connected and integrated nature thereof , in particular sdg 1 to end poverty in all its forms everywhere , sdg 2 to end hunger , achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture , sdg 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages , sdg 5 to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls , sdg 6 to ensure access to water and sanitation for all , sdg 10 to reduce inequality within and among countries , sdg 12 to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns , sdg 13 to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts and sdg 17 to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development ,


### d. whereas an unacceptably large number of people are still affected by malnutrition: of all children under five , 22 % are stunted due to chronic malnutrition , 6.7 % are affected by wasting – a form of acute malnutrition – and 5.7 % are overweight14 ; ### d. whereas an unacceptably large number of children are still affected by malnutrition: of all children under five , 22 % are stunted due to chronic malnutrition , 6.7 % are affected by wasting – a form of acute malnutrition – and 5.7 % are overweight14 and the actual stunting and wasting figures are expected to be higher due to the effects of the pandemic;


### f. whereas the number of people in need of urgent food , nutrition and livelihood assistance is on the rise15 ; whereas the major drivers of this are conflict , climate variability and climate extremes , environmental degradation , economic shocks , global population growth and failed governance; ### f. whereas the number of people in need of urgent food , nutrition and livelihood assistance is on the rise15 ; whereas the major drivers of food and nutrition insecurity are conflicts , climate change and weather extremes , environmental degradation , economic shocks , persistent levels of inequality , including gender inequality , poverty , lack of access to basic social and health services , inappropriate agricultural models , global population growth and failed governance , which consequently can lead to the need to migrate;


### 1. stresses that a policy on ensuring food security in developing countries must mirror the founding principles of the common agricultural policy , in that its primary goal must be to provide affordable safe food for its citizens while affording a fair standard of living for its farmers; ### 1. stresses that a policy on ensuring food security in developing countries must mirror the founding principles of the common agricultural policy , in that its primary goal must be to provide nutritious , safe , affordable and high quality food throughout the year for its citizens while affording a fair standard of living for its farmers;


### 2. is concerned about the sharp increase in food insecurity in the last few years and calls for increased and more efficient food assistance; ### 2. is very concerned about the sharp increase in food insecurity in the last few years and calls for increased and more efficient food assistance and the transformation of food systems as well as for stronger measures to tackle structural poverty and persisting inequalities as the underlying causes of food insecurity;


### 2. emphasises that agriculture and food security are the foundation blocks for broader economic development , and insists that agricultural development must support self-sufficient agricultural production systems and food sovereignty in developing countries; ### 2. emphasises the eu's role as an enabler in the transformation of food systems so they can be more resilient , sustainable , and fair within and outside the eu and its role to tackle all forms of malnutrition in humanitarian , development , and any fragile contexts and insists that agricultural development must support self-sufficient agricultural production systems and food sovereignty in developing countries;


### 3. points out the need for clear guidelines on how to achieve policy coherence for development at eu level while also addressing potentially conflicting policy objectives; ### 3. urges the eu to guarantee the coherence of european agricultural and trade policies in line with the commitments to policy coherence for development (pcd); points out the need for clear guidelines on how to achieve policy coherence for development at eu level while also addressing potentially conflicting policy objectives; calls on the commission to provide support for developing countries to protect their sensitive and infant industries , promote food security , support climate change mitigation for agriculture , and meet eu and international sustainability standards for the export of their agricultural products;


### 4. recalls the importance of systematically assessing the effects of new policies on developing countries in order to achieve the un sustainable development goals; ### 4. recalls the importance of systematically assessing the effects of new policies on developing countries in order to achieve the un sustainable development goals; with a particular focus on sdg 2 "zero hunger";


### 5. highlights the need for policies to be country-driven , needs-based and context-appropriate as food systems are very diverse; recalls that priority should be given to local food production; ### 5. highlights the need for policies to be country-driven , with a view to achieving food sovereignty , needs-based and context-appropriate as food systems are very diverse; recalls that priority should be given to local food production in order to trigger development strategies based on substituting imports; considers that developing countries should be able to put in place protective agricultural policies as the developed and major emerging countries have done and continue to do;


### 5. underlines that the farm to fork strategy is the eu’s most ambitious policy framework to promote a more sustainable and resilient eu food system and support a global transition to sustainable food systems; ### 5. underlines that the farm to fork strategy is the eu’s most ambitious policy framework to promote a more sustainable and resilient eu food system and support a global transition to sustainable food practices which preserves natural resources according to the biodiversity strategy’s objectives; nonetheless , regrets that the global dimension of the strategy does not include concrete proposals to realize the right to adequate food , implement the un declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas or address measures to globally improve the working conditions of farmworkers and the income of small-scale farmers that are part of international food supply chains , or ensure the precautionary principle is included for all food safety requirements; calls on the eu to align its trade policy with the farm to fork and biodiversity strategies’ objectives , and the carbon neutrality objective of the eu green deal;


### 6. underlines the need to consistently work with countries to support the creation of context-specific , feasible and robust national nutrition targets; ### 6. underlines the need to consistently work with countries , the local civil society and local communities to support the creation of context-specific , feasible and robust national nutrition targets and in the design , implementation and monitoring of programmes and recognises the key role of civil society , especially in reaching the “last mile” and helping smallholder farmers by connecting them to training , with resources , markets and within value chains;


### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change; ### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change and to boost responsible and ethical innovations to promote sustainable agricultural practices; highlights that poor infrastructure and sanitation in developing countries are also closely linked to food instability , and must be targeted in the effort to improve food security; emphasizes on the importance of implementing the circular economy in agricultural production systems to increase their sustainability and resource-efficiency , and to decrease food losses and waste to the best extent possible;


### 7. calls for the eu to integrate the global and national nutrition targets into the relevant development programmes and country strategies; ### 7. calls for the eu to integrate the global and national food security and nutrition targets into the relevant development programmes and country strategies;


### 7. encourages increased consistency between eu development and trade policies to support the global transition to sustainable agrifood systems; ### 7. encourages increased consistency between eu development and trade policies to support the global transition to sustainable agrifood systems; stresses that eu free trade agreements (ftas) should not disrupt local agriculture , damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; recalls the principle of policy coherence for development to ensure european exports do not hinder the development of local and emerging production; calls for support for food sovereignty and local and regional markets as an alternative to current trade-oriented agricultural policies; urges support for local production and consumption which can ensure local employment creation , assure fair prices , guarantee the protection of workers’ health and safety , lessen countries' dependency on imports and their vulnerability to international price fluctuations;


### 8. calls for the eu and its member states to mobilise long-term financial investments in food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture; ### 8. calls for the eu and its member states to mobilise long-term financial investments in food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture; urges the eu to prioritise food and sustainable agriculture in its international development programming and to ensure access to funding for local communities and organisations; calls on the eu and its member states to assess and monitor , with the participation of civil society , its investments to ensure that they concretely fight poverty and food insecurity;


### 8. notes that while lifting export subsidies and decoupling direct payments has significantly reduced the risk of dumping practices , some areas of concern persist and should be closely monitored , in particular agricultural sectors still tied to coupled income support in many eu member states. ### 8. regrets the generalizes decoupling of aid and the shift from aid per hectare , and the abandonment of regulatory mechanisms resulting in prices which are below production costs; reaffirms the right of producers to be rewarded a fair price for their work;


### 15. calls for the eu to tailor its programming under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe to actively support a global transformation to sustainable food systems that can provide affordable healthy diets; ### 15. calls for the eu to tailor its programming under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe to actively support a global transformation to sustainable food systems which are fair , resilient , rights-based , environmentally sustainable , put particular attention on women’s needs and can provide affordable healthy diets for all;


### 16. stresses that eu investments and interventions should be based on rigorous pre-assessments in order to devise equitable action and strengthen capacities at a national and local level , including non-state authorities; ### 16. stresses that eu investments and interventions should be based on rigorous pre-assessments , full transparency and inclusion of those affected by the investments and interventions , in order to devise equitable action and strengthen capacities at national and local level , including non-state actors;


### 17. calls for the eu action plan on nutrition to be revised to address all forms of malnutrition in humanitarian and development contexts; ### 17. calls for the eu action plan on nutrition to be revised to address all forms of malnutrition in humanitarian and development contexts and include new ambitious political and financial commitments;


### 19. supports the ongoing realisation of the humanitarian , development and peace-building nexus; highlights that this should continue to include programming for nutrition; ### 19. supports the ongoing realisation of the humanitarian , development and peace-building nexus; highlights that this should continue to include programming for food security and nutrition;


### 22. calls on the commission to prioritise the integration of nutrition in health , education , water , sanitation and hygiene interventions in order to ensure that at least 20 % of official development assistance through the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe is dedicated to social inclusion and human development; ### 22. calls on the commission to ensure the multisectorial approach to nutrition and to prioritise the integration of food security and nutrition in health , education , water , sanitation and hygiene interventions in order to ensure that at least 20 % of official development assistance through the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe is dedicated to social inclusion and human development;


### 23. notes the challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss and the need to provide the necessary resources for adaptation and mitigation; ### 23. notes the challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss and its adverse impacts on food and nutrition security as well as the need to provide the necessary resources for climate change adaptation and mitigation;


### 25. points to the need to improve food security and nutrition in developing countries through a holistic and sustainable food system approach; calls for the commission to adopt a multisectoral rights-based strategy; ### 25. points to the need to improve food security and nutrition in developing countries through a holistic and sustainable food system approach; calls for the commission to adopt an inclusive multilateral rights-based strategy;


### 26. calls for continued efforts to ensure the consistency of the eu’s policies in line with the principle of policy coherence for sustainable development; ### 26. calls for continued efforts to ensure the consistency of the eu’s policies in line with the principle of policy coherence for sustainable development , in particular with trade policies to support food sovereignty and to protect local and regional markets; urges to ensure that european exports do not harm the development of local production and local markets;


### 1. stresses that a policy on ensuring food security in developing countries must mirror the founding principles of the common agricultural policy , in that its primary goal must be to provide affordable safe food for its citizens while affording a fair standard of living for its farmers; ### 1. stresses that a policy on ensuring food security in developing countries must mirror the founding principles of the common agricultural policy , in that its primary goal must be to allow the citizens of these countries to provide themselves with affordable , safe and regionally produced food while affording a fair standard of living for local farmers;


### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change; ### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries , without increasing their dependence , to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change;


### 8. notes that while lifting export subsidies and decoupling direct payments has significantly reduced the risk of dumping practices , some areas of concern persist and should be closely monitored , in particular agricultural sectors still tied to coupled income support in many eu member states. ### 8. notes that while lifting export subsidies and decoupling direct payments has reduced the risk of dumping practices , some areas of concern persist and should be closely monitored , in particular agricultural sectors still tied to coupled income support in many eu member states; notes , too , that direct payments also cause an imbalance and may consequently have adverse effects on developing countries.


### c. whereas the 2018 external evaluation revealed serious shortcomings in the implementation of pcd; whereas a recent study commissioned by parliament found that major problems persist; ### c. whereas the 2018 external evaluation revealed serious shortcomings in the implementation of pcd; including a limited role of eu delegations , whereas a recent study commissioned by parliament found that major problems persist;


### g. whereas accountability is an important aspect of development cooperation and must be applied to pcd; whereas a specific ‘eu report on pcd’ produced by the commission every two years has been discontinued since 2019 in favour of an eu report on the implementation of the sdgs produced every four years; ### g. whereas accountability , visibility and transparency are important aspects of development cooperation and must be applied to pcd; whereas a specific ‘eu report on pcd’ produced by the commission every two years has been discontinued since 2019 in favour of an eu report on the implementation of the sdgs produced every four years; whereas commission’s reporting is mostly of a general descriptive character and of little help for assessing the effectiveness of pcd; whereas this underlines the need for clear pcd targets and indicators and transparent monitoring;


### 1. reiterates that all eu institutions and member states must comply with their pcd obligations under the treaties in all legislative and policy initiatives likely to have an impact on developing countries; calls for a step change in efforts to implement pcd to ensure that impacts on developing countries are properly identified and analysed , that negative impacts are avoided or minimised , and that full use is made of possible synergies with the pursuit of development objectives; ### 1. reiterates that all eu institutions and member states must comply with their pcd obligations under the treaties in all legislative and policy initiatives likely to have an impact on developing countries; calls for a step change in the actual implementation of pcd to ensure that impacts on developing countries are properly identified and analysed , that negative impacts are avoided or minimised , and that full use is made of possible synergies with the pursuit of development objectives;


### 2. calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of pcd in the context of the sdgs and is accompanied by an action plan on pcd with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of pcd by the eu and member states and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for monitoring and coordination of development policies across the eu; calls for this communication to be published before the end of the current commission’s mandate; ### 2. calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of pcd in the context of the sdgs and is accompanied by an action plan on pcd with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of pcd by the eu and member states and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for transparent monitoring and coordination of development policies across the eu; calls for this communication to be published before the end of the current commission’s mandate;


### 3. reiterates its call for a high-level eu strategy for the implementation of the un’s 2030 agenda and the sdgs; considers that pcd , which represents a unique eu contribution to the broader objective of pcsd , must be a central pillar of this strategy; ### 3. reiterates its call for a high-level eu strategy for the implementation of the un’s 2030 agenda and the sdgs; considers that pcd , which represents a unique eu contribution to the broader objective of pcsd , must be a central pillar of this strategy and should be adequately included already in the eu’s 2023 voluntary national review of its implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development;


### 4. underlines that pcd needs to remain a key part of the eu’s foreign policy and calls for it to be given more visibility and for the eu to play a leading role in promoting pcd globally , including at the oecd development assistance committee and at the un; ### 4. underlines that pcd needs to remain a key part of the eu’s foreign policy and calls for it to be given more visibility and for the eu to play a leading role in promoting pcd globally , including at the oecd development assistance committee and at the un , as well as through significant international agreements , in particular the post-cotonou agreement , but not limited to it;


### - ensure that the necessary awareness , competence and resources for the effective implementation of pcd are present in all its dgs and the secretariat-general; ### - ensure that the necessary awareness , competence and resources for the effective implementation of pcd are present in all its dgs and the secretariat-general; the secretariat-general should play a special high-level political arbitration role between dgs particularly concerning the impact of non-external action measures on developing countries;


### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries; ### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; instruct every directorate-general in charge of the preparation of a specific policy initiative to consistently pay due attention to possible pcd aspects , at the "inception impact assessment" stage and onwards; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries;


### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries; ### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations , supporting groups of local and regional inhabitants to make their interests heard , and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries;


### - make widespread use of ex post evaluations to identify the impact of eu policies on developing countries and improve the quality of future impact assessments; ### - make widespread use of systematic and transparent monitoring and ex post evaluations to identify the impact of eu policies on developing countries and improve the quality of future impact assessments;


### - resume the publication of a specific annual report on the eu’s performance in all its development policy commitments and ensure that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and any challenges met; ### - resume the publication of a specific annual accountability report on the eu's and its member states performance in relation to the eu's commitments and its member states' collective commitments affecting development policy objectives , ensuring that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and the challenges met in that context;


### - resume the publication of a specific annual report on the eu’s performance in all its development policy commitments and ensure that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and any challenges met; ### - resume the publication of a specific annual report on the eu’s performance in all its development policy commitments and ensure that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and any challenges met , increasing transparency and accountability towards the citizens and the european parliament;


### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission; calls on dg intpa to actively and meaningfully engage with other dgs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that pcd is implemented in all relevant commission initiatives; welcomes dg intpa’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries , but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re-establishment of a dedicated pcd team within dg intpa to coordinate and reinforce the pcd work of thematic units; ### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission and:


### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission; calls on dg intpa to actively and meaningfully engage with other dgs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that pcd is implemented in all relevant commission initiatives; welcomes dg intpa’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries , but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re-establishment of a dedicated pcd team within dg intpa to coordinate and reinforce the pcd work of thematic units; ### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission; calls on dg intpa to actively and meaningfully engage with other dgs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that pcd is implemented in all relevant commission initiatives and to involve dg intpa in the process , also when it comes to impact assessments , as soon as an inter-service group (isg) is created; welcomes dg intpa’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries , but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re-establishment of a dedicated pcd team within dg intpa to coordinate and reinforce the pcd work of thematic units;


### 8. notes that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe could be used to prevent and minimise the negative impacts of new eu legislation or policy initiatives , when these cannot be avoided , and to build positive synergies in developing countries; calls also for the eu development education and awareness raising programme to include activities focused on pcd; ### 8. notes that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe has limited resources and could only be used as very last resort to prevent and minimise absolutely unavoidable negative impacts of new eu legislation or policy initiatives; stresses that relying on development aid should never be seen as valid alternative to avoiding negative impacts in the first place; calls also for the eu development education and awareness raising programme to include activities focused on pcd; calls for the strengthening of research and knowledge generation by local institutes in developing countries to deal with the complexity of pcd issues in order to contribute to eu consultations;


### - analyse the possible local impact of new eu policies and initiatives , by identifying affected people and interests , organising multi-stakeholder consultations , including with civil society organisations and the private sector , and take into the account information and views put forward by them; ### - analyse the possible local impact of new eu policies and initiatives , by identifying affected people and interests , organising multi-stakeholder consultations , including with civil society organisations , local and regional inhabitant groups and the private sector , and take into the account information and views put forward by them;


### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries; ### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries; encourage their governments to strive for coherence of their own policies and actions , so as to maximise the development effectiveness of eu support as well as other activities;


### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries; ### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries’ state and non-state actors;


### - regularly monitor the impact of eu policies on developing countries and contribute to detailed reporting on pcd; ### - regularly monitor the impact of eu policies on developing countries and contribute to detailed reporting on pcd , including through a chapter dedicated to pcd , analysing the eeas’s role and accountability , in the “eeas annual activity report”;


### - devote appropriate expertise and resources , and establish coordination mechanisms , in their national administrations to effectively implement pcd and report on its implementation; ### - devote appropriate expertise and resources , and establish coordination mechanisms , in their national administrations to effectively implement pcd and report on its implementation; underlines the potential of national parliaments to play important roles in promoting pcd;


### - adopt annual council conclusions on the requested commission report on the eu’s development policy commitments and the implementation of pcd; ### - adopt council conclusions on each of commission's annual accountability reports called for;


### - calls for a ‘pcd mainstreaming network’ involving all committees , in particular those involved in eu legislation , as well as parliamentary delegations for relations with developing countries; include pcd in the agenda of all outgoing parliamentary missions and ad hoc delegations to developing countries; ### - calls for a ‘pcd mainstreaming network’ involving members of all committees acting as focal points , in particular those involved in eu legislation , as well as parliamentary delegations for relations with developing countries; include pcd in the agenda of all outgoing parliamentary missions and ad hoc delegations to developing countries;


### - instructs parliament’s research service (eprs) to regularly screen the commission’s work programme for pcd issues , systematically analyse how pcd is dealt with in commission impact assessments and relevant proposals , and to report when important weaknesses or omissions are found; ### - instructs parliament’s research service (eprs) to regularly screen the commission’s work programme for pcd issues , systematically analyse how pcd is dealt with in commission impact assessments and relevant proposals , and to without delay alert the development and other relevant committees when important weaknesses or omissions are found;


### 1. notes with concern the asymmetry of international investment agreements (iia) , which give rights to foreign investors without putting the host state under any obligations in terms of human rights , labour and environmental law; regrets that iias usually include the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (isds) , which provides protection for investors but not for states or citizens; ### 1. notes with concern the asymmetry of international investment agreements (iia) , which give rights to foreign investors without putting the host state under any obligations in terms of human rights , labour and environmental law; regrets that iias usually include the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (isds) , which provides protection for investors but not for states or citizens; highlights that , in order to respond to public concerns , the eu has replaced the isds mechanism with investment court systems (ics) in recently negotiated international investment agreements , including those with canada , mexico , singapore and vietnam; notes that the agreements also include an appellate mechanism and provisions for the transition from bilateral ics to a permanent multilateral investment court (mic); notes that the mic would be a permanent body with first and appellate instances , and with full-time judges.


### 3. calls for the eu to align its investment policy with the european green deal and the european climate law1 ; ### 3. recalls that the aim of eu investment policy to promote investment that supports sustainable development , including due diligence , and the promotion of environmental , labour and human rights provisions; calls for the eu to continue working towards alignment of its investment policy with the eu’s sustainability goals , the sdg´s , the european green deal and the european climate law1 as one of the biggest challenges of the post-lisbon agenda.


### 4. urges the eu to review its investment treaties in order to ensure a fair balance between rights and obligations for investors with full respect for human rights and the environment; stresses the need to oblige the investor to support sustainable investment in the host state and to oblige the home state of the investor to allow victims to seek justice; ### 4. urges the eu to review its investment treaties in order to ensure a fair balance between rights and obligations for investors with full respect for human rights and the environment; stresses the need to oblige the investor to support sustainable investment in the host state and to oblige the home state of the investor to allow victims to seek justice; reiterates its previous call on the commission to propose a negotiating mandate for the union to constructively engage in the negotiation of a un-based international legally binding instrument to regulate , in international human rights law , the activities of transnational corporations and other businesses;


### 5. believes that governments should not sign new investment protection treaties that include the isds mechanism and should remove it from the existing ones; ### 5. recalls its previous positions that governments should not sign new investment protection treaties that include the isds mechanism and should remove it from the existing ones;


### 6. stresses that the investment court system designed by the eu does not protect governments’ right to regulate; ### deleted


### 7. urges the eu to refrain from including a digital clause in investment trade agreements that would restrict the digital industrialisation strategy of developing countries; ### 7. points out that less than 1 out of 5 people in least developed countries have access to the internet; notes that developing countries are now putting in place the first efforts to develop a digital industrialisation agenda aiming at creating local economic activity and that many such countries are still in the early stages of creating a legal framework for the protection of personal data and ensuring that digital innovation benefits working people; expresses its concern that locking in global rules at such an early stage of the development of the internet and digital trade would lock in a status quo which sees ownership and control of data tightly concentrated in the hands of a few corporations while leaving states unable to maximise the public good that comes from digital innovation; urges the commission to assess specifically the potential consequences from including a digital clause in investment trade agreements , so as to avoid restricting the digital industrialisation strategy of developing countries and help bridge the digital gap .


### 31. highlights the numerous allegations of large-scale violations of the rights of indigenous peoples reported by the un special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples; ### 31. highlights the numerous allegations of large-scale violations of the rights of indigenous peoples reported by the un special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples and recalls the obligation of states to protect human and environmental defenders from harassment , intimidation and violence , as enshrined in human rights law , encourages states where protection programmes exist to strengthen them and other states to adopt national policies and legislation in favour of human rights defenders and establish protection programmes;


### 33. urges the eu to ensure that a rights-based approach is applied to all projects funded through official development assistance (oda) , with particular regard to the rights of pastoralists and iplc , including full recognition of the right to self-determination and land rights as enshrined in human rights treaties; ### 33. urges the eu to ensure that a rights-based approach is applied to all projects funded through official development assistance (oda) , with particular regard to the rights of pastoralists and iplc , including full recognition of the right to self-determination and land rights as enshrined in human rights treaties; strongly reminds to this regards that free , prior , and informed consent (fpic) of affected indigenous communities must be obtained in accordance with international standards and practices;


### g. whereas this funding gap makes it imperative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the humanitarian system and to ensure that aid meets the needs of the populations affected , as highlighted most recently by grand bargain 2.0 , which focuses on localisation and quality financing as key enabling priorities; ### g. whereas this funding gap makes it imperative to improve the efficiency , effectiveness , visibility , risk sharing , transparency and accountability of the humanitarian system and to ensure that aid meets the needs of the populations affected , as highlighted most recently by grand bargain 2.0 , which focuses on localisation and quality financing as key enabling priorities;


### 1. welcomes the commission communication on the eu’s humanitarian action: new challenges , same principles and its concrete proposals to improve the provision of humanitarian aid , and calls for the swift implementation of these proposals; reiterates that in accordance with the european consensus , the eu’s humanitarian aid must always be provided solely on the basis of need , must be fully in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity , neutrality , impartiality and independence , and must pay particular attention to vulnerable groups; ### 1. welcomes the commission communication on the eu’s humanitarian action: new challenges , same principles and its concrete proposals to improve the provision of humanitarian aid , and calls for the swift implementation of these proposals; reiterates that in accordance with the european consensus , the eu’s humanitarian aid must always be provided solely on the basis of need , must be fully in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity , neutrality , impartiality and independence , and must pay particular attention to vulnerable groups , such as people with disabilities; calls the european commission to ensure serious backstops measures regarding the growing risk of politization of aid;


### 2. notes with concern the sharp increase in the humanitarian funding gap , as major donors are reducing funding at a time of growing needs; underlines the stark differences in contributions both at a global level and from within the eu; calls for the eu to advocate for greater international responsibility-sharing and an increase in humanitarian funding; urges the member states to lead by example and contribute a fixed share of their gross national incomes to humanitarian aid; calls on the commission to report annually on the amount of humanitarian funding disbursed from within the eu and at a global level; ### 2. notes with concern the sharp increase in the humanitarian funding gap , as major donors are reducing funding at a time of growing needs; underlines the stark differences in contributions both at a global level and from within the eu; calls for the eu to provide a robust annual budget for eu humanitarian aid to guarantee timely , predictable and flexible funding for humanitarian aid from the start of each financial year and to keep a ring-fenced envelope within the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) for humanitarian crises outside the union; calls for the eu to advocate for greater international responsibility-sharing and an increase in humanitarian funding; urges the member states to lead by example and contribute a fixed share of their gross national incomes to humanitarian aid; calls on the commission to report annually on the amount of humanitarian funding disbursed from within the eu and at a global level;


### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to include international humanitarian law violations as a criterion for listing individuals or entities in the relevant eu sanctions regimes; notes that sanctions and restrictive measures must comply with international humanitarian law and must not hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance; underlines the need to consistently include humanitarian exceptions in regimes of restrictive measures and to provide the necessary support and guidance to partners to apply these exceptions effectively; ### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to closely monitor international humanitarian law violations and to include international humanitarian law violations as a criterion for listing individuals or entities in the relevant eu sanctions regimes; notes that sanctions and restrictive measures must comply with international humanitarian law and must not hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance; underlines the need to consistently include humanitarian exceptions in regimes of restrictive measures and to provide the necessary support and guidance to partners to apply these exceptions effectively;


### 5. calls for the eu and its member states to swiftly fulfil the commitments made at the world humanitarian summit and as part of the grand bargain; highlights the importance of making humanitarian aid more efficient and effective by increasing multiannual and multi-country funding , reducing the administrative burden for humanitarian partners and promoting innovative solutions , among other endeavours; ### 5. calls for the eu and its member states to swiftly fulfil the commitments made at the world humanitarian summit and as part of the grand bargain; highlights the importance of making humanitarian aid more efficient and effective by increasing multiannual and multi-country funding , reducing the administrative burden for humanitarian partners , funding national and local actors , and promoting innovative solutions , among other endeavours;


### 7. notes the challenges posed by climate change and welcomes the commitments to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable regions through disaster preparedness and anticipatory action via a nexus approach; welcomes , in addition , the commitments to green the eu’s humanitarian aid and track climate-related spending; calls on the commission to provide the necessary resources for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe , among other tools , and to accelerate the implementation of the sendai commitments in the eu’s external action; ### 7. notes the challenges posed by the adverse effects of climate change and welcomes the commitments to mitigate and combat it , strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable regions through disaster preparedness and anticipatory action via a nexus approach; notes the specific assistance and protection needs of vulnerable populations affected by disasters and the adverse effects of climate change , in particular on disaster displaced persons and host communities; welcomes , in addition , the commitments to green the eu’s humanitarian aid and track climate-related spending; calls on the commission to provide the necessary resources for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe , among other tools , and to accelerate the implementation of the sendai commitments in the eu’s external action;


### 8. welcomes the concrete achievements of the eu humanitarian air bridge and the idea of creating a european humanitarian response capacity to plug the gaps in the eu’s humanitarian response; calls for the member states and humanitarian partners to be consulted on any new commission initiatives , which should build on – not duplicate – existing eu mechanisms such as the civil protection mechanism; ### 8. welcomes the concrete achievements of the eu humanitarian air bridge and the idea of creating a european humanitarian response capacity to plug the gaps in the eu’s humanitarian response; calls for the member states and humanitarian partners to be consulted on any new commission initiatives , which should build on – not duplicate – existing capacities of humanitarian actors and eu mechanisms such as the civil protection mechanism;


### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups; ### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas , strengthening resilience and promoting sustainability of response; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , including gender-sensitive analysis by context , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups , and to implement complementary , flexible and multi-year programmes , suited to local contexts , need-based and people-centred; calls for sharing lessons and a thorough assessment of the nexus implementation in the eu pilot countries;


### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups; ### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , addressing displacement related to disasters and the adverse effects of climate change , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups;


### 10. welcomes the announcement on the first ever eu humanitarian forum , which is to be held in january 2022; stresses that the forum should be inclusive and seek to increase the visibility of the eu’s humanitarian aid and the work of its partners , promote a strategic dialogue on the eu’s humanitarian policy , and advance the implementation of the key actions set out in the commission communication; ### 10. welcomes the announcement on the first ever eu humanitarian forum , which is to be held in january 2022; stresses that the forum should be inclusive and accessible and seek to increase the visibility of the eu’s humanitarian aid and the work of its partners , promote a strategic dialogue on the eu’s humanitarian policy , and advance the implementation of the key actions set out in the commission communication;


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### (4) agricultural holdings sustainability is assessed in the framework of the united nations sustainable development goals , along three main aspects: economic , environmental and social. data are currently collected mainly to assess economic aspects of agricultural holdings , while there is a need that an overall sustainability of the holding is assessed including environmental data linked to soil , air , water and biodiversity , as well as data covering the social dimension of farming. the conversion to fsdn will enable the benchmarking of farm performance against regional , national and sectorial averages. regarding accountancy data , accounts of agricultural holdings constitute the basic source for any assessment of incomes on agricultural holdings or study of their business operation. the information collected may also be used to provide personalised advisory services and feedback to farmers with the aim to improve the agricultural holdings’ sustainability. ### (4) agricultural holdings sustainability is assessed in the framework of the united nations sustainable development goals , along three main aspects: economic , environmental and social. data are currently collected mainly to assess economic aspects of agricultural holdings , while there is a need that an overall sustainability of the holding is assessed including environmental data linked to soil , air , water and biodiversity , as well as data covering the social dimension of farming with particular attention given to the situation of women as farmers and farm workers and young farmers and farm workers. moreover , it is necessary to collect harmonised data and to avoid duplication of data already collected , for example , through statistics on agricultural input and output or the cap. the conversion to fsdn will enable the benchmarking of farm performance against regional , national and sectorial averages. regarding accountancy data , accounts of agricultural holdings constitute the basic source for any assessment of incomes on agricultural holdings or study of their business operation. the information collected may also be used to provide personalised advisory services and feedback to farmers with the aim to improve the agricultural holdings’ sustainability.


### (8) in case individual data will be shared by the commission or liaison agencies , it is of utmost importance to guarantee data protection and give assurance to farmers that their data and all other individual details obtained pursuant to this regulation will be anonymised or pseudonymised to avoid their identification , covering both natural and legal persons. ### (8) in case individual data will be shared by the commission or liaison agencies , it is of utmost importance to guarantee data protection and give assurance to farmers that their data and all other individual details obtained pursuant to this regulation will be anonymised to avoid their identification , covering both natural and legal persons.


### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be pseudonymised with the identification number. only pseudonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. ### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be anonymised. only anonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union.


### (10) all necessary measures should be taken to avoid de-anonymisation and de-pseudonymisation but it may occur that data could be disclosed due to additional research and data disclosure outside the control of the commission. in such cases , data should be considered as personal data and regulations (eu) 2016/67928 and (eu) 2018/172529 of the european parliament and of the council should apply. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with. ### (10) all necessary measures should be taken to avoid de-anonymisation but it may occur that data could be disclosed due to additional research and data disclosure outside the control of the commission. in such cases , data should be considered as personal data and regulations (eu) 2016/67928 and (eu) 2018/172529 of the european parliament and of the council should apply. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with.


### (14) considering that some member states face problems with farmers’ participation in the data network , some of them already included the fadn system under national statistics which provide an obligation for farmers to provide the requested information. when selected as returning holding , farmers should provide the data; it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to address cases of returning holdings not complying with such an obligation. ### (14) considering that many member states do not face problems with farmers’ participation in the fadn and taking into account the increased quantity of data to be collected in the future fsdn , the voluntary nature of participation of the farmers in the future fsdn should be maintained. when selected as returning holding , farmers should do their best to provide the data. it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to facilitate the collection of the requested data.


### ‘pseudonymised data’ means personal data that cannot be longer attributed to a specific subject without the use of additional information , provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural or legal person; ### deleted


### 2. the competent authority for fsdn may use other data sources in order to collect and re-use data to feed the fsdn surveys. ### 2. the competent authority for fsdn may coherently use other data sources , such as integrated administration and control system , agricultural census and statistics on agricultural input and output , in order to collect and re-use data to feed the fsdn surveys , while ensuring data protection and avoiding administrative burden on respondents and authorities.