Motion for a resolution 16 October 2026

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

B-10-2026-0468-AM-015-024

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16.10.2026 B100468/15

Amendment 15

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

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G. whereas EU legislation establishes a reduction target of at least 55 % for net GHG emissions by 2030, and a 90 % reduction target by 2040, compared to 1990 levels and together with the associated flexibilities;	G. whereas EU legislation establishes a reduction target of at least 55 % for net GHG emissions by 2030, and a 90 % reduction target by 2040, compared to 1990, including associated flexibilities and with up to 5 % achievable via high-quality international carbon credits from 2036 onwards, based on a technology-neutral approach, ensuring European industrial competitiveness and energy security and structurally respecting the national energy mix of the Member States;

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16.10.2026 B100468/16

Amendment 16

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

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	26a. Underlines the need to strengthen the transparency and accountability of international public climate finance and to enhance its accountability, efficiency and effectiveness;

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16.10.2026 B100468/17

Amendment 17

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

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48. Welcomes the adoption of the binding EU 2040 climate target set by the amending act to the European Climate Law; underlines that all EU policies need to be aligned with the Paris Agreement and guided by scientific advice, particularly as provided by the IPCC and the ESABCC;	48. Notes the adoption of the binding EU 2040 climate target set by the amending act to the European Climate Law; underlines that all EU policies need to be aligned with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and with full respect for the energy mix of the Member States;

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16.10.2026 B100468/18

Amendment 18

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

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49. Reiterates the need to integrate climate ambition into all EU policies and the measures implementing them, and underlines that Articles 6(2) and 6(4) of the European Climate Law oblige the Commission to assess whether all current measures, draft measures and legislative proposals, including budgetary proposals, are consistent with the EU’s climate targets; recalls that according to the European Climate Law, the EU’s and Member States’ actions should be guided by the precautionary and ‘polluter pays’ principles established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and should also take into account the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle of the Energy Union and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the European Green Deal;	49. Underlines that Articles 6(2) and 6(4) of the European Climate Law oblige the Commission to assess whether all current measures, draft measures and legislative proposals, including budgetary proposals, are consistent with the EU’s climate-neutrality objective; recalls that according to the European Climate Law, the EU’s and Member States’ actions should be guided by the precautionary and ‘polluter pays’ subsidiarity and proportionality principles established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;

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16.10.2026 B100468/19

Amendment 19

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 54

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54. Recognises the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as a cornerstone of EU climate policy; urges the Commission and the Member States to maintain their support for an ETS that ensures climate integrity and aligns with EU climate targets;	54. Recognises that the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) remains uniquely stringent compared to limited international carbon markets; underlines that its implementation presents severe structural challenges for European industry and escalates household affordability pressures;

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16.10.2026 B100468/20

Amendment 20

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 99

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99. Stresses that all sectors must contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and to achieving climate neutrality in line with the Paris Agreement;	99. Stresses that all sectors must contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and to achieving climate neutrality in line with the Paris Agreement when technologically and economically feasible and in the light of different national circumstances;

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16.10.2026 B100468/21

Amendment 21

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 100

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100. Recalls that methane has over 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide in its first 20 years in the atmosphere; welcomes the fact that almost 160 countries have become signatories to the Global Methane Pledge and urges those EU Member States that have not yet joined the Pledge to do so; calls for a quantified, science-based assessment of the progress made since its adoption at COP26; calls on all Parties to also include specific methane reduction targets in their NDCs; calls on the Commission to continue with its efforts under the Global Methane Pledge and with the implementation of the Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap; highlights the effectiveness of buyers’ club initiatives such as the FMC in reducing harmful emissions; calls, therefore, for the EU to take the lead in the establishment of a methane reduction buyers’ club, similar to the FMC, to accelerate the global reduction of methane;	100. Recalls that methane has over 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide in its first 20 years in the atmosphere; welcomes the fact that almost 160 countries have become signatories to the Global Methane Pledge and urges those EU Member States that have not yet joined the Pledge to do so; calls on all Parties to also include specific methane reduction targets in their NDCs; calls on the Commission to continue with its efforts under the Global Methane Pledge while taking into account global challenges and the relevant implications on industry and the Member States;

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16.10.2026 B100468/22

Amendment 22

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 101

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101. Stresses that cutting methane emissions from oil and gas operations is one of the fastest, most cost-effective and immediately available ways to reduce GHG emissions; reiterates the importance of reducing methane emissions in the fossil fuel supply chains globally during the transition to clean energy systems, in order to reach a global reduction of 75 % of methane emissions by 2030 as set out in the Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario of the International Energy Agency (IEA); recalls that Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector boosts transparency on methane emission imports and fair competition with non-EU countries; stresses that any implementation challenges need to be urgently addressed to ensure the regulation’s effective and timely application;	101. Stresses that cutting methane emissions from oil and gas operations is one of the fastest, most cost-effective and immediately available ways to reduce GHG emissions; reiterates the importance of reducing methane emissions in the fossil fuel supply chains globally during the transition to clean energy systems; recalls that implementation challenges of Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector vary widely across Member States; stresses that any implementation challenges need to be urgently reflected on, taking into account energy security and risks of spiking energy prices and inflation;

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16.10.2026 B100468/23

Amendment 23

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 102

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102. Notes that the agricultural sector accounted for 10-12 % of global anthropogenic emissions and 11 % of total EU emissions in 2020; acknowledges the significant potential for GHG emission reductions in the agricultural and agri-food sectors; stresses that farmers and the agricultural sector are particularly vulnerable to climate change, with climate change posing a significant threat to food security worldwide; stresses that policies to achieve emission reductions in the agricultural sector should do the utmost to guarantee food security; stresses the need to implement a policy framework that incentivises sustainable farming methods and supports farmers, particularly small-scale farmers, in the shift to resilient practices, and that rewards farmers who support mitigation efforts and protect biodiversity; highlights the environmental benefits of rewetting drained peatlands, and other measures that promote on-farm biodiversity, soil health and water quality while contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation;	102. Notes that the agricultural sector accounted for 10-12 % of global anthropogenic emissions and 11 % of total EU emissions in 2020; acknowledges the potential for GHG emission reductions in the agricultural sector; stresses that farmers and the agricultural sector are particularly vulnerable to climate events and disasters, which pose a significant threat to food security worldwide; stresses that all EU policies aiming to achieve emission reductions in the agricultural sector must guarantee food security; stresses the need to implement a policy framework that incentivises sustainable farming methods and supports farmers, particularly small-scale farmers, in the shift to resilient practices and adaptation efforts, and to protect biodiversity;

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16.10.2026 B100468/24

Amendment 24

Alexandr Vondra

on behalf of the ECR Group

Motion for a resolution B100468/2026

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 107

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107. Welcomes the agreement reached at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in April 2025, which established, for the first time, a global carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping through the IMO Net-Zero Framework, combining a GHG fuel standard with a pricing and reward mechanism; deeply regrets, however, that the extraordinary MEPC session in October 2025 failed to formally adopt the IMO Net-Zero Framework; calls on the EU Member States to push for the adoption of the framework without further delay, while stressing that the framework alone is unlikely to be sufficient to align international shipping with the 1.5 °C trajectory; highlights, in this regard, the role of the EU ETS;	107. Welcomes the agreement reached at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in April 2025, which established, for the first time, a global carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping through the IMO Net-Zero Framework, combining a GHG fuel standard with a pricing and reward mechanism; notes that the extraordinary MEPC session in October 2025 failed to formally adopt the IMO Net-Zero Framework;

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