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Debate: Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Roberta Metsola
Country: Poland
Language: EN

The ITRE Committee has decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 71(1) of the Rules of Procedure. The report, which constitutes the mandate for the negotiations, is available on the plenary webpage, and its title will be published in the minutes of the sitting. Pursuant to Rule 71(2), Members of political groups reaching at least the minimum threshold may request in writing by tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 October at midnight, that the decision to enter into negotiations be put to the vote. If no requests for a vote in Parliament on the decision to enter into negotiations are made within the aforementioned deadline, the Committee may start the negotiations.
Debate: Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Roberta Metsola
Country: Poland
Language: EN

I would also like to inform this House that since the adjournment of the Parliament session on 16 September, the President, together with the President of the Council, has signed one act adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure in accordance with Rule 79 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure. I would also like to inform you that, together with the President of the Council, the President shall on Wednesday sign three acts adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure. The titles of the acts will be published in the minutes of this sitting.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Roberta Metsola
Country: Poland
Language: EN

The next item is the report by Michèle Rivasi, on behalf of the Committee on Development, on the role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda (
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Jutta Urpilainen
Language: EN

If there is one silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the increasing awareness of the links that connect the health of human beings, animals and of our planet. One million species on the planet are currently at risk of extinction. Important ecosystems, which we depend on, face serious threats. Biodiversity is crucial to safeguard global food security and food systems.  This is a global problem, and it requires a global solution. This is why the President of the Commission, as part of the implementation of the European Green Deal and the biodiversity strategy for 2030, committed on 15 September to increase support to EU partner countries. I am pleased to confirm that we will double our external funding for biodiversity. We will double our external funding for biodiversity. The EU will tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis. Ahead of the upcoming climate and biodiversity conferences, we will continue working with partners. The world needs to adopt an ambitious global biodiversity framework.  The report emphasises the importance of coherence between policies to ensure development and conservation go hand in hand. For example, agriculture and food systems must be part of the solution. Through our DeSIRA initiative, we are working to mobilise research in EU partner countries, identifying and employing sustainable practices based on agri- ecology and climate-smart agriculture.  In line with the Just Transition proposed by the Green Deal and as part of our human rights-based approach to development, we also ensure that EU action on biodiversity promotes gender equality and recognises and applies human rights. The full participation of indigenous people and local communities is therefore paramount in the engagement. As an example, Nature Africa supports biodiversity conservation while ensuring human rights. It fosters job creation, improved security and sustainable livelihoods. Let me take the opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to continue to engage with you and with all relevant actors, especially civil society organisations, to make sure that we deliver a coherent response to support our partner countries. I really look forward to the discussion.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Marlene Mortler
Political group: PPE
Country: Romania
Language: DE

Naturschutz ist nicht möglich ohne Landwirtschaft und umgekehrt. Landwirtschaft existiert nicht ohne Natur. Biodiversität reguliert direkt die Sauerstoffproduktion, das Klima und die Bodenbildung, fördert Nährstoffkreisläufe und den Insektenschutz, und sie wirkt auch positiv bei der Schädlingsbekämpfung. Gerade in Bayern arbeiten wir mit diversen Agrarumwelt- und Naturschutzprogrammen seit Jahrzehnten erfolgreich. Und so profitieren davon Mensch, Tier und Umwelt. Es gilt für uns in Europa und weltweit: Der Schutz der Biodiversität braucht globales Handeln und globale Lösungen. Gerade die Entwicklungsländer, deren Etats für Umweltschutz oft sehr klein sind, brauchen unsere Unterstützung. Danke, Frau Rivasi, für Ihre Anmerkungen. Es gibt eine Vielzahl von Strategien in Europa und weltweit, die alle das Ziel haben, den zunehmenden Verlust von Biodiversität zu stoppen. Mit der Biodiversitätstrategie streben wir ambitioniert an, dass bis spätestens 2050 alle Ökosysteme gesund, widerstandsfähig und reich an biologischer Vielfalt sind. Auch international gibt es große Bereitschaft, dieses Ziel im Rahmen der kommenden Vertragsstaatenkonferenz über die biologische Vielfalt, die COP 15, im chinesischen Kunming weiter voranzutreiben. An klaren Zielen mangelt es also nicht. Nur die Zusammenhänge zwischen dem Verlust der Biodiversität, deren Ursachen und Bekämpfung sind komplex. Auch individuelle Entscheidungen und Konsummuster der Verbraucher spielen eine wichtige Rolle. Deshalb brauchen wir eine gesicherte Finanzierung auf der Basis fundierter wissenschaftlicher ökonomischer Folgenabschätzungen.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Este relatório expressa um compromisso com a concretização bem-sucedida da Agenda 2030. Um compromisso que se traduziu também na afetação de 10% dos recursos europeus a serem investidos na próxima década, no quadro dos fundos de nova geração, à promoção e à defesa da biodiversidade. A dependência direta da subsistência da diversidade biológica de cerca de 70% da população pobre do mundo exige uma abordagem holística e aprofundada das políticas com interferência direta na natureza e na vida dos mais necessitados e dependentes.  Saúdo a referência feita neste relatório à importância da proteção dos povos indígenas e das comunidades locais, os guardadores-mor da biodiversidade, e do investimento em políticas garantes da soberania alimentar, passando pela pesca, pela pastorícia ou pela agricultura, e de proteção das zonas do globo mais permeáveis à desflorestação e às alterações climáticas. Termino, Senhor Presidente, dizendo que depende também de nós o futuro da humanidade. Comecemos, desde já, a garanti-lo às gerações vindouras.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Catherine Chabaud
Political group: Renew
Country: Belgium
Language: FR

Je suis allée le constater sur place au Sénégal cet été et je peux témoigner que les objectifs ne sont pas atteints malgré l’efficacité de certains projets locaux. Au niveau global, il y a urgence, Madame la Commissaire: il nous reste moins de dix ans pour mettre en œuvre le programme de développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et donner vie à ces 17 ODD. Pour restaurer les objectifs, la biodiversité marine et terrestre incarnées par les ODD 14 et 15, par exemple, il faut bien sûr préserver, restaurer, gérer durablement mais il faut aussi actionner les 15 autres ODD. Nous parlons toujours des objectifs du développement durable comme un objectif à atteindre, mais nous devrions beaucoup plus les regarder comme la colonne vertébrale de nos politiques publiques de manière à beaucoup plus intégrer nos politiques. Face à un problème systémique, nous avons besoin de réponses systémiques, alors je voterai ce rapport, Madame la Rapporteure, et je vous remercie et je remercie aussi votre rapporteur fictif, María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, qui n’a pas pu être présente aujourd’hui pour ces débats.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Grace O'Sullivan
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Greece
Language: EN

In the Eighth Environment Action Programme, for example, we call for an end to harmful subsidies. This is crucial. We need action on local and indigenous empowerment around, for example, protecting ocean biodiversity in a way that respects human rights. Last week’s annulment of a fisheries agreement with Morocco due to occupation and oppression of Western Sahara is the type of initiative we in the EU should be leading out on. Biodiversity is the bedrock of many SDGs, and its loss is undermining progress. It’s time to reverse the trend globally.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Dominique Bilde
Political group: ID
Country: Germany
Language: FR

Pour autant, l'Europe, déjà corsetée dans des contraintes environnementales draconiennes, ne saurait endosser un rôle de chef de file mondial. C'est d'autant plus vrai à l'heure où la Chine a été parfois associée à des projets néfastes pour l'environnement, que ce soit en ce qui concerne les énergies fossiles, les infrastructures ou encore la déforestation. Pas besoin d'aller plus loin que dans ma région du Grand Est pour se convaincre de l'impact de la forte demande chinoise de bois d'importation. Deuxièmement, il est exact que l'agroécologie recèle un potentiel économique sous-estimé; mais il incombe aussi aux pays concernés de se doter des cadres, notamment juridiques, favorables à son essor. Il est également urgent de mobiliser les nouvelles sources de financement du développement durable, au-delà de la seule aide internationale. Par exemple, les fonds envoyés par les émigrés à leur pays d'origine atteignaient en 2017 466 milliards de dollars, soit environ trois fois la valeur de l'aide publique au développement. C'est un gisement de ressources insuffisamment exploité. Pour tout dire, le seul prisme d'une responsabilité européenne et occidentale me semble être une approche largement dépassée, car dans notre monde multipolaire, notre action ne pèsera guère si elle ne s'inscrit pas dans un effort global.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Krzysztof Jurgiel
Political group: ECR
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PL

Niestety projekt ma też pewne minusy. Nie popieramy dodania uznania prawa do bezpiecznego, czystego, zdrowego i zrównoważonego środowiska do Karty Praw Podstawowych, wprowadzenia systemu sankcji karnych i wielostronnych porozumień dotyczących środowiska. W związku z tym grupa ECR wstrzyma się od głosu.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: João Pimenta Lopes
Political group: The Left
Country: Romania
Language: PT

A responsabilidade da UE na promoção de práticas que, não servindo os interesses dos povos, contribuíram e continuam a contribuir para essa realidade, encontra limitado enquadramento neste relatório. A introdução de princípios éticos corretos nas relações com países terceiros esbarram no cinismo da mercantilização da natureza, projetando ditas “melhores práticas” e impondo uma forte condicionalidade no acesso à ajuda ao desenvolvimento, visando a garantia do domínio dos recursos dos povos para alimentar os lucros do capital.  Uma verdadeira ajuda ao desenvolvimento, assente numa efetiva cooperação e solidariedade, exige o estabelecimento de relações baseadas no respeito pela soberania e independência dos Estados e direcionada não para o lucro, mas para satisfazer as necessidades dos povos, com vista à redução de dependências e à consolidação de capacidades, nomeadamente no plano produtivo.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Sara Cerdas
Political group: S-D
Country: Czechia
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, a par da crise das alterações climáticas, o nosso planeta é assolado por uma crise sem precedentes de perda de biodiversidade. Este é o momento de aumentarmos os nossos esforços contra esta crise e atingirmos, assim, os objetivos do desenvolvimento sustentável. A proteção da biodiversidade deve integrar a política externa da UE, nomeadamente nas relações com os países de baixo e médio rendimento. Financiamentos e assistência técnica devem ser disponibilizados a estes países, evitando a perda de mais biodiversidade que afeta todos. A UE deve ser, assim, um exemplo para o resto do mundo. Especial atenção também deve ser dada às nossas regiões ultraperiféricas e territórios ultramarinos que representam cerca de 80% da biodiversidade na União Europeia e são vulneráveis tanto às influências humanas como naturais. Ao protegermos a nossa natureza, a nossa biodiversidade, estamos também a garantir o melhor uso dos recursos do nosso planeta e um futuro digno para as próximas gerações.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Barry Andrews
Political group: Renew
Country: Ireland
Language: EN

Mr President, first of all, I would like to thank Commissioner Urpilainen for her assistance in the launch of the SDG Alliance here in Parliament two weeks ago. I very much welcome the many references to the SDGs in Ms Rivasi’s report and to Agenda 2030. It is very clear that the only way we will achieve policy coherence for sustainable development is if we can marshal the facts, if we have the data, and it is clear that we do not. I was very struck by a detail in a European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) report, which showed that the Netherlands has lost 86% of its butterfly species since 1989. A small fact, but from which we can extrapolate the losses that have been experienced in the European Union and across the globe. I think this is why it’s important that we have an annual report on implementation of the SDGs here in this Parliament. It’s something that was done for the first time, and the last time, in 2019. We need to bring it back onto the agenda, to have an annual report on SDG implementation. So I commend the resolution. Our success as a species has been at the expense of almost every other species, and it doesn’t have to be that way.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Caroline Roose
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Poland
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, comme l’a dit la rapporteure, ce rapport arrive à point nommé, alors que la COP 15 sur la biodiversité débute ce mois-ci. Je voudrais rappeler certaines choses concernant l’objectif de protection de 30 % des terres et des mers à l’horizon 2030. D’abord, cet objectif n’a de sens qu’avec un réseau mondial d’aires protégées qui disposent de plans de gestion et d’objectifs précis. Il faut des objectifs chiffrés d’aires à fort niveau de protection, pour mettre fin aux «parcs de papier». De plus, ces objectifs de conservation ne doivent pas justifier la violation des droits des populations des pays en développement. En outre, il faut mettre en œuvre une approche décoloniale de la conservation, qui mette au centre les peuples autochtones, les communautés locales, la paysannerie et les petits pêcheurs artisans. Enfin, ces objectifs de conservation ne seront que de l’écoblanchiment si nous ne transformons pas nos règles commerciales et les accords de libre-échange; nos politiques agricoles et les exportations de pesticides interdits vers le Sud; les accords de pêche et les subventions à la surpêche; les industries extractives et leurs ravages sur terre comme en mer; enfin, notre demande en produits important la destruction d’écosystèmes. Toute politique de développement sera vaine si nous ne revoyons pas notre modèle économique: ses impacts sur la biodiversité et les conditions de vie dans les pays en développement sont dévastateurs.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Elena Lizzi
Political group: ID
Country: Spain
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, la risoluzione pone temi e obiettivi epocali, sui quali sono indispensabili specifiche valutazione di impatto per le ricadute di questa iniziativa sulla vita dei cittadini e sulle generazioni mondiali future. È vero che la perdita di biodiversità potrebbe causare danni irreparabili dal punto di vista ambientale sociale ed economico. Infatti, circa il 75 % della diversità genetica delle piante è andato perduto, mentre il 75 % degli alimenti mondiali è generato da sole dodici piante, e ciò rappresenta un rischio per la sicurezza alimentare globale. Ci chiediamo se non sia il caso di accelerare il processo di approvazione delle  Chiediamo pertanto che, insieme a questo documento, sia compresa una valutazione d'impatto, al fine di ponderare le richieste che noi facciamo anche agli altri paesi.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Alex Agius Saliba
Political group: S-D
Country: Malta
Language: MT

Sur President, il-qerda tal-bijodiversità u t-tibdil fil-klima huma sfidi reali li qegħdin naffaċċjaw ta’ kuljum. Il-maġġoranza tal-qerda tal-bijodiversità qed isseħħ f’pajjiżi terzi illi għadhom qed jiżviluppaw u dan qed iħalli impatt dirett ukoll fuq il-bijodiversità fl-Istati Membri tagħna, b’mod speċjali wkoll fejn tidħol il-passa tal-għasafar. Huwa għaldaqstant inutli illi l-Kummissjoni Ewropea tkompli tirrestrinġi biss il-prattiki tal-kaċċa u l-insib sostenibbli fl-Istati Membri tagħna u mbagħad tinjora l-massakru li għaddej f’pajjiżi terzi ġirien tagħna.  Il-qerda tal-bijodiversità u l-ekosistemi qiegħda wkoll ittellifna milli nipprogressaw sabiex nilħqu t-tragwardi ambizzjużi tal-SDGs. Hemm bżonn għalhekk illi nindirizzaw il-kawża vera tal-qerda tal-bijodiversità u nirduppjaw il-ħidma tagħna f’dawn l-oqsma.  L-ewwel u qabel kollox; inżidu l-fondi u l-investimenti. Għandu bżonn ikun hemm ukoll pjan olistiku fejn tidħol id-due diligence fil-konservazzjoni u l-użu sostenibbli tar-riżorsi tar-rijabilitazzjoni tal-ekosistemi tagħna. U għandu jkun hemm ukoll komunikazzjoni aktar adegwata mal-komunitajiet lokali tal-istess pajjiżi terzi. Jekk nitilfu l-bijodiversità ser inkunu qegħdin nitilfu alleat importanti tagħna kontra t-tibdil fil-klima u kif ukoll fl-isfida sabiex neqirdu l-faqar darba għal dejjem.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Saskia Bricmont
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: France
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, l’excellent rapport de ma collègue Michèle Rivasi pointe les incohérences de nos politiques européennes et leur impact déterminant sur nos partenaires du Sud. Nos politiques de développement, climatiques, agricoles mais aussi commerciales, doivent viser un seul et même objectif: la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable. Or, la Commission européenne n’intègre pas suffisamment l’impact des accords commerciaux sur la biodiversité lorsqu’elle négocie avec des pays comme l’Indonésie, le Brésil ou d’autres. Faut-il rappeler que l’Amazonie abrite une faune et une flore exceptionnelles, qu’elle rejette désormais du CO2 plus qu’elle n’en stocke, et qu’elle est le toit de peuples indigènes menacés de disparition? Les conséquences de la politique commerciale de l’Union européenne – émissions de CO2, renforcement des pratiques agro-industrielles, déforestation, accaparement des terres et usage de pesticides – sont dévastatrices pour la biodiversité et les communautés locales. L’Europe doit donc mettre son commerce au service du développement durable et du bien-être des populations, et non l’inverse.
Debate: The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the  Agenda
Date: MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021
Speaker: Manuela Ripa
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Spain
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, werte Kommissarin, werte Kollegen! COVID-19 bedeutet eine Zäsur unserer Lebensweise weltweit. Da wir noch mittendrin in der Pandemie stecken, können und müssen wir jetzt die Weichen für eine nachhaltige und zukunftsorientierte Sichtweise stellen. Dass wir uns um den Klimaschutz kümmern müssen, das weiß mittlerweile jede und jeder. Dass dies aber Hand in Hand mit dem Erhalt der Biodiversität gehen muss, leider nicht. Es ist die Aufgabe dieses Hauses, die entscheidenden Schritte dafür zu tun, dass es nach der Pandemie kein „Weiter so“ geben darf. Reicht es denn nicht aus, dass die Wissenschaft uns Menschen bescheinigt, für die größte Vernichtung von Tier- und Pflanzenarten heute verantwortlich zu sein? Wie kann man hier noch eine rein wirtschaftliche Ratio aufrechterhalten? Die Erhaltung der Biodiversität und die Schaffung neuer Räume für Biodiversität müssen das Kernanliegen unserer Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und außerdem die Leitschnur unserer Welthandelspolitik sein – selbstverständlich neben dem Klimaschutz. Dieser Bericht ist ein erster Schritt in diese Richtung.