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Draft report (2025/2248(INI)) 2026-03-25

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

Committee on Development Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

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Amendment 1

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 20301,

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1 OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2022/591/oj.

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Amendment 2

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the joint statement by the Council and the representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission of 30 June 2017 on the New European Consensus on Development – ‘Our world, our dignity, our future’

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Amendment 3

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU’s first voluntary review of SDG implementation, presented to the United Nations on 19 July 2023,

(Does not affect the English version.)

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Amendment 4

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Citation 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, agreed at the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UNCBD,

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Amendment 5

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission communication of 12 May 2021 entitled ‘Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All - EU Action Plan: Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ (COM(2021)400) and its annexes,

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Amendment 6

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the report of the European Environment Agency and the Commission’s Joint Research Centre of 3 March 2025 entitled ‘Zero pollution monitoring and outlook 2025',

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Amendment 7

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Citation 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015,

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Amendment 8

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the WHO One Health Initiative,

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Amendment 9

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Citation 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to its resolutions of 15 June 2023 on the implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals5and of 9 July 2025 entitled ‘Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum’6,

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5 OJ C, C/2024/493, 23.1.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/493/oj

6 Texts adopted, P10_TA92025)0159.

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Amendment 10

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/292 of 28 July 2010, which recognises the human right to clean drinking water and sanitation,

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Amendment 11

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 68/157 of 18 December 2013 entitled ‘The human right to safe drinking water and sanitation’,

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Amendment 12

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to UN Human Rights Council Resolution 45/8 of 6 October 2020 entitled ‘The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation’,

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Amendment 13

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital -A (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

-A. whereas the 2030 Agenda and the 17 integrated SDGs, including their 169 targets and 247 indicators, represent the only globally shared and politically agreed framework for evidence-based policies to address common challenges, reorient the global compass towards social, economic and environmental sustainability and ensure peace and prosperity for all people;

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Amendment 14

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital -A (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

-A. whereas the 2030 Agenda and the 17 integrated SDGs represent the only globally shared and politically agreed framework for evidence-based policies to address common challenges and achieve sustainable development in its three dimensions - economic, social and environmental - in a balanced and integrated manner;

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Amendment 15

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital -A b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

-A b. whereas the SDGs have improved millions of lives in the past decade, with over 100 million children and youth gaining access to education, hundreds of millions of people gaining access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and electricity, and with electricity access reaching 92% of the global population;

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Amendment 16

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas, while substantial progress has been made in some areas, only 35 % of SDG targets are on track or show moderate progress, nearly half are moving too slowly or showing only marginal progress, while 18 % have regressed;

A. whereas, despite progress in some areas, the achievement of SDG targets remains uneven, and the pace of implementation of many of them is inadequate, pointing to the need for a more realistic approach based on the capacities and priorities of individual developing countries;

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Amendment 17

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) included eight goals, 21 targets and 60 indicators, and were primarily aligned with traditional development objectives like improving primary school completion rates and access to safe drinking water and sanitation; whereas the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have grown ever more unwieldy, and include 17 goals, 169 targets and 231 indicators; whereas in addition to the expanded number of targets and indicators, the nature of the goals has changed, and that many goals, targets and indicators are unrelated to development;

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Amendment 18

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas reliable, disaggregated and up-to-date data are essential to effectively monitor progress towards the SDGs and to ensure evidence-based policymaking;

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Amendment 19

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A b. whereas the sharp decline in poverty in the period 2000-2015 was primarily attributable to economic growth in China and India, and not to the MDGs; whereas progress in reducing poverty has always been uneven across regions and that most of the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa have made little progress in achieving sustainable development;

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Amendment 20

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, growing inequalities, conflicts and shrinking space for civil society, severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including environmental challenges, biodiversity degradation, persistent inequalities, armed conflicts, disorderly migration (including illegal immigration) and institutional shortcomings, for instance corruption and weak governance, limit effective implementation of the SDGs;

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Amendment 21

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including the energy crisis, the increase in water shortages and instances of drought, the effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, growing inequalities, conflicts and shrinking space for civil society, severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 22

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical situation and multiple crises, including armed conflicts, economic pressure and international instability, affect the ability of states to achieve development goals, and it should be stressed that policies implemented in this regard must not lead to excessive regulatory burdens or infringe upon the sovereignty of Member States;

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Amendment 23

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, growing inequalities, conflicts, democratic backsliding, growing anti-gender and rights movements, and shrinking space for civil society, severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 24

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas failure of progress in reaching the SDGs is not related to the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises but to the fact that the SDGs lack focus, misread their utility and how development is achieved, are based on questionable data, and demand unreasonable commitments;

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Amendment 25

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, growing inequalities, conflicts and shrinking space for civil society, severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 26

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 27

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including the breach of planetary boundaries, climate change, biodiversity loss, growing inequalities, conflicts and shrinking space for civil society, severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 28

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the current geopolitical climate and multiple crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, growing inequalities and conflicts severely affect progress towards achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 29

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas many developing countries lack a sound public finance system, primarily due to bad governance, making these countries particularly vulnerable to tax evasion and avoidance activities of individual taxpayers and corporations; whereas financial fraud and corruption cost Africa more than 90 billion dollar per year; whereas this enormous loss of resources could otherwise be invested in critical development needs including water, sanitation, health, food and energy infrastructure;

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Amendment 30

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the triple planetary crisis of climate, biodiversity and pollution disproportionately affects the Global South and vulnerable communities that have contributed least to global emissions; whereas achieving the SDGs requires a strong commitment to climate justice, including adequate and additional public climate finance and loss and damage funding;

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Amendment 31

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ba. whereas the EU is facing enormous migratory pressure and a lack of cooperation from third countries regarding readmissions; whereas effective development aid must be closely linked to the full commitment of countries of origin to border control, the fight against human trafficking and the proper reception of their own nationals who are subject to return orders;

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Amendment 32

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas we are currently consuming 1.8 planets worth resources per year globally and 3 planets worth resources in the EU; whereas the overconsumption of materials and resources needs to be reduced significantly to fit our consumption within the planetary boundaries with 10 fold resource efficiency in all the sectors of the society in the EU;

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Amendment 33

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas some areas have seen significant progress, notably with global access to electricity reaching approximately 92% and internet connectivity increasing significantly from around 40% in 2015 to approximately 68% in 2024;

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Amendment 34

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the European Union and its Member States have always been playing a key role in promoting sustainable development and UN-based multilateralism;

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Amendment 35

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital B b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B b. whereas according to a 2020 World Bank report, 7.5 % of Official Development Aid (ODA) finds its way into bank accounts in tax havens and that the greater a country's dependence on ODA, the higher the share that ends up in tax havens; whereas in countries whose GDP is lowest in proportion to the foreign aid they receive, the figure of ODA, finding its way into tax havens, is roughly 15 %;

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Amendment 36

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital B b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B b. whereas growing inequalities within and between countries constitute one of the main structural obstacles to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals; whereas reducing inequalities must therefore be placed at the centre of EU development, trade and economic policies;

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Amendment 37

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital B c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B c. whereas 12 of the 17 SDGs are linked to the “European Green Deal”, which aims to make the continent climate-neutral by 2050 and was adopted in 2020;

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Amendment 38

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will conduct in-depth reviews of SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17;

C. whereas the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all”, will conduct in-depth reviews of SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17;

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Amendment 39

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will conduct in-depth reviews of SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17;

C. whereas even better coordination and increased efficiency cannot solve the fundamentally flawed approach of the SDGs;

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Amendment 40

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Barry Andrews, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas 1.8 billion people still do not have drinking water on-premises, with women and girls bearing main responsibility for WASH services and energy management at the household level; whereas, in two out of three households, women are responsible for water collection, but they remain marginalised in WASH-, energy sector- and otherwise related decision-making; whereas investments in gender-responsive WASH and energy policies lower risks of gender-based violence, decrease child and maternal mortality, increase girls’ access to education and improve education quality, enhance women’s economic participation and livelihood, accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and help to create resilient communities;

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Amendment 41

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ca. whereas investments in children and young people are one of the key factors in long-term socio-economic development, stability and poverty reduction; whereas children make up a significant proportion of the population in developing countries and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of poverty, conflict and limited access to basic infrastructure and services; whereas actions related to the SDGs, including in areas such as access to water, energy and infrastructure, should take greater account of the real needs of children;

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Amendment 42

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas at the current speed, and according to recent estimations, the world will not achieve sustainable water management until at least 2049; whereas achieving universal coverage of essential water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) service targets in schools by 2030 will require doubling the current rate of progress;

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Amendment 43

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the global housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels, with up to three billion people lacking access to adequate housing; whereas housing affordability is increasingly undermined by financialisation, speculation and rising urban inequalities;

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Amendment 44

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas, in the EU, economic losses from water scarcity reach up to €9 billion per year, affecting 30% of Europeans and 20% of land each year; whereas women and girls are disproportionately affected by water scarcity due to gender-specific health needs, social factors and their primary responsibility for water collection and management; whereas women and girls face increased health risks, loss of educational opportunities and a heightened exposure to gender-based violence, especially in conflict-affected areas and humanitarian crises;

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Amendment 45

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Cb. whereas persons with disabilities face a higher risk of poverty due to limited employment and educational opportunities, lower wages and higher living costs; whereas the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stresses the importance of international development cooperation in removing architectural and transport barriers, including in cities in developing countries, as a key element in promoting their economic and social inclusion;

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Amendment 46

Abir Al-Sahlani, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas global water bankruptcy is further limiting access to water and sanitation; whereas and nearly three-quarters of the world’s population live in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water insecure; whereas around 2.2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, including 600 million children, 3.5 billion lack safely managed sanitation, including 1.1 billion children, and about 4 billion experience severe water scarcity for at least one month a year;

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Amendment 47

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas access to adequate housing is recognised as a human right under international human rights law and is essential for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty reduction, health, gender equality and sustainable cities;

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Amendment 48

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Cc. whereas the involvement of the private sector in development cooperation plays a key role in fostering sustainable economic growth, innovation and job creation; whereas it contributes to scaling up development activities and ensuring their long-term sustainability by supporting economic development, reducing poverty and strengthening economic resilience, while respecting the principles of fair competition and without imposing excessive regulatory burdens;

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Amendment 49

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas over 1,000 children under five die every day due to diseases linked to unsafe WASH, such as diarrhoea; whereas in conflict zones, children are 20 times more likely to die from such diseases than from direct violence;

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Amendment 50

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C d. whereas, for millions of people living with disabilities, the absence of adequate WASH services presents significant barriers with inaccessible infrastructure, and stigma hindering their health, safety, and dignity;

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Amendment 51

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C e. whereas water and energy infrastructures enjoy special protection under international humanitarian law; whereas there is an increasing trend of using water as a method of warfare, where parties to conflict incidentally or deliberately destroy water systems, contaminate water resources and cut of power with severe impacts on the civilian population as it destabilizes communities and exacerbates health and environmental crises; whereas restoring WASH services in conflict settings remain essential and can act as a bridge for peace between communities;

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Amendment 52

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Recital C f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C f. whereas roughly 1.18 billion people globally are considered energy poor, including 685 million without electricity; whereas energy poverty undermines service delivery, economic recovery and peacebuilding; whereas while traditional fuels tend to drive conflict, sustainable energy is a transformative opportunity to improve resilience, support displaced populations, and reduce reliance on volatile supplies;

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Amendment 53

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas there continues to be an annual SDG investment gap of USD 4 trillion; whereas high debt levels of low- and middle-income countries are an obstacle to the investments required for achieving the SDGs;

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Amendment 54

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas there continues to be an annual SDG investment gap of almost EUR 4 billion; whereas high debt levels of low- and middle-income countries are an obstacle to the investments required for achieving the SDGs; whereas, furthermore, high levels of corruption and poor governance are a significant obstacle to effective implementation of the SDGs, diverting public resources and diminishing the public’s confidence in institutions;

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Amendment 55

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas inadequate financing represents a key challenge to achieving the SDGs; whereas there continues to be an annual SDG investment gap of USD 4 trillion; whereas high debt levels of low- and middle-income countries and the lack of fiscal space are an obstacle to the investments required for achieving the SDGs; whereas more than 50% of low-income countries are now in debt distress or facing high debt risks;

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Amendment 56

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas the SDGs continue to be used to justify huge financial commitments; whereas the demands and costs to finance the SDGs are unreasonable, unrealistic and politically and financially untenable, especially because the SDGs are a poor strategy for development;

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Amendment 57

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas the EU has reaffirmed its unequivocal commitment to the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs; whereas it acknowledges that further progress is needed on many SDGs at EU level, and that accelerating their implementation is more urgent than ever, with a particular attention to vulnerable people; whereas the role of EU-UN collaboration, including at country level, is key in advancing SDG implementation, particularly with regard to fragile and complex settings;

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Amendment 58

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas the financing of development activities remains a major challenge and the high levels of debt in many countries restricts their investment capacity, and it should be stressed that any future measures must not lead to an increase in the financial burden on EU Member States, and the focus should be on efficiency of expenditure, fiscal responsibility and a greater role for private investment;

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Amendment 59

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas the annual SDG investment gap cannot be filled primarily through private finance mechanisms and requires substantial increases in public investment, including strengthened international public finance and fair global taxation systems;

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Amendment 60

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas chronic water deficits in developing regions undermine livelihoods, food security and socioeconomic stability, contributing to internal and cross-border migration;

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Amendment 61

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas both public and private funding, including public-private partnerships, is crucial to fill the funding gap; whereas Global Gateway as a strategy for sustainable investments plays a key role in contributing to progress on SDGs;

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Amendment 62

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right, as recognised by the Resolution 64/292 of the UN General Assembly; whereas such access is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights;

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Amendment 63

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas the US administration has taken a series of deeply concerning and harmful decisions in the field of international development and humanitarian assistance, most notably the suspension of most funding for programmes under the USAID; whereas these cuts are already disrupting access to essential health, food, and protection services, and are expected to push millions of people into extreme poverty and exacerbate humanitarian crises; whereas, according to recent analyses, they could contribute to millions of preventable deaths, including up to 14 million by 2030, with particularly severe consequences for women, children and other vulnerable populations;

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Amendment 64

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Db. whereas water scarcity results in an increasing number of conflicts between countries that share the same water source, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa; whereas dialogue and mutual understanding are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of scarce water resources and mitigate conflicts;

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Amendment 65

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas access to water is essential for, inter alia, ecosystem management, agriculture and energy and is therefore a prerequisite for stability and peace;

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Amendment 66

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas the EU and its Member States are the leading donors of official development assistance globally;

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Amendment 67

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas the EU and its Member States have collectively committed to providing 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) as official development assistance (ODA) within the timeframe of the Agenda 2030; whereas the EU and its Member States have also cut their ODA commitments, decreasing from 0.53% in 2023 to 0.47% in 2024; whereas the EU has set the collective target of reaching 0.2% of GNI as ODA to least developed countries (LDCs), but as of 2023 it amounted to 0.12% of GNI; whereas LDCs are disproportionately affected by this historic drop;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dc. whereas around two thirds of Africa’s labour force currently works in water-dependent sectors such as agriculture and mining;

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Amendment 69

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas water insecurity has emerged as a systemic risk that increasingly constrains progress across the entire 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

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Amendment 70

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas achievement of around 65 % of the targets is estimated to depend on input from local and regional authorities;

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Amendment 71

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D d. whereas access to freshwater and sanitation is alarmingly challenged in several African and Asian countries, while the EU is increasingly exposed to water stress in terms of frequency and areas affected;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D d. whereas the primary objective of EU development cooperation, as laid down in Article 208 TFEU, is the reduction and long-term eradication of poverty;

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Amendment 73

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dd. whereas, according to World Bank estimates, water scarcity is associated with an increase in migration of around 10 %;

Or. pt

Amendment 74

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D d. whereas by 2030, global water demand will exceed available resources by 40%;

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Amendment 75

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Recital D e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

De. whereas about 590 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to energy; whereas hydropower accounts for around 30-40 % of the region’s energy mix;

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Amendment 76

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D e. whereas climate change represents a major threat to water resources and aquatic ecosystems; whereas healthy ecosystems enable to improve water quantity and quality, while increasing resilience to climate change;

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Amendment 77

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D e. whereas Europe is a global leader in water technology, with EU Member States producing 40% of all international patents in water-related technologies;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D f. whereas 90% of natural disasters are water-related; whereas around 2.2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, and about 4 billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least one month a year;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D f. whereas the mining industry has a great impact on water resources, both depleting water supplies with high usage and polluting them with discharges or sewage;

Or. en

Amendment 80

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D g. whereas agriculture mobilizes 70% of water resources; whereas industrial farming severely impacts water resources through massive pollution from fertilizer/pesticide runoff, and over-extraction of aquifers;

Or. en

Amendment 81

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Recital D g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D g. whereas nearly three-quarters of the world’s population lives in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water insecure;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D h. whereas about 600 million African people still lack access to reliable and affordable energy; whereas the transition to renewable energy must primarily aim to eradicate energy poverty;

Or. en

Amendment 83

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D i (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D i. whereas the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that demand for the critical energy transition minerals required to enable the global energy transition will triple by 2030, and quadruple by 2040;

Or. en

Amendment 84

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D j (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D j. whereas the energy transition brings opportunities, but also substantial challenges, given that mining has too often been linked with human rights abuses, environmental degradation and conflict;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D k (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D k. whereas around 55% of the world’s population resides in urban areas;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D l (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D l. whereas cities globally are facing complex urban challenges related to inclusivity and sustainability;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D m (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D m. whereas, if well managed, urban forests and trees can reduce air temperature by up to 8°C, reduce the costs of air conditioning by up to 40%, reduce stormwater flows and improve air quality by filtering dust and pollutants;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D n (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D n. whereas cities produce about 70% of global waste; whereas poor solid waste collection and management causes air and water pollution, as well as marine litter and contributes to climate change;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D o (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D o. whereas the debt situation for many countries in the Global South has deteriorated massively over the past decade; whereas sovereign debt challenges have become one of the most important obstacles for global south countries to achieve the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Recital D p (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D p. whereas conditionalities imposed by the IMF and multilateral development banks are focused on fiscal consolidation and market solutions, thereby limiting public investment to advance the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong and unwavering commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs , their targets and the 2030 Agenda as a whole; calls on the EU to integrate the SDGs across all EU policies and legislative initiatives and to ensure policy coherence for sustainable development and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide; Reaffirms its strong commitment to the Pact for the Future, which is a crucial step towards revitalising the UN, accelerating implementation of the 2030 Agenda and achieving the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong and unwavering commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs, their targets and the 2030 Agenda as a whole; calls on the EU to integrate the SDGs across all EU policies and legislative initiatives and to ensure policy coherence for sustainable development and to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide; reaffirms its strong commitment to the Pact for the Future, which is a crucial step towards revitalising the UN, accelerating implementation of the 2030 Agenda and achieving the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong and unwavering commitment to the rapid and full delivery of all the SDGs, their targets and the 2030 Agenda as a whole; calls for the EU to assume a clear leadership role in the implementation of the SDGs both in the EU and worldwide and to align all its internal and external policies, including trade, agriculture, energy and financial regulation, with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Stresses that the implementation of the SDGs must respect the principle of subsidiarity and the primary responsibility of nation states, encouraging the European Union to support Member States and partner countries through voluntary cooperation and effective financial instruments;

Or. pt

Amendment 95

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Notes that the EU's adherence to the SDGs reflect its preference for top-down targets in development policy; considers that the record of trying to achieve development through imposition of plans, is not good, and that development is not a top-down process, but an organic one that flourishes when there is good governance and economic freedom;

Or. en

Amendment 96

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs in Europe and worldwide through political and financial support;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide; calls for reform and efficiency of multilateral institutions to improve SDGs delivery;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Stresses that the implementation of the SDGs must fully respect national sovereignty and must not override domestic economic and energy policy decisions;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume an active role in their implementation, including by supporting integrated approaches that contribute to measurable progress;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to continue their leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the rapid and full delivery of the SDGs and calls for the EU to assume a leadership role in pursuing the implementation of the SDGs worldwide;

1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to the delivery of the SDGs, whilst complying with the principle of subsidiarity and paying due regard to the specific circumstances of each EU Member State;

Or. fr

Amendment 102

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Calls on the Commission to lead by example and develop a comprehensive strategy accompanied by a structured SDG implementation plan with clear, concrete and binding targets; calls, moreover, for the next EU multiannual financial framework to be fully consistent with the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Regrets that the global community is severely off track as regards implementing the 2030 Agenda; recognises the interconnectedness of the 17 SDGs and that achieving the 2030 Agenda will require broad and accelerated action across all SDGs; underlines that the accelerating negative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution constitute significant obstacles for the achievement of the SDGs; stresses therefore the urgent need for systemic transformation to achieve the SDGs and address the triple planetary crisis, each of which must be solved to have a viable future on this planet;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Regrets that the global community is severely off track as regards implementing the 2030 Agenda; recognises the interconnectedness of the 17 SDGs and that achieving the 2030 Agenda will require broad and accelerated action across all SDGs; underlines that the scarring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating conflicts, geopolitical tensions, social, health and humanitarian emergencies and the accelerating negative effects of climate change constitute significant obstacles for the achievement of the SDG targets and that more efforts by all actors are needed to match real needs;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Acknowledges the steps made at EU level and worldwide since 2015 towards the implementation of the SDGs; Regrets that, despite significant achievements over the past decade, the global community is severely off track as regards implementing the 2030 Agenda and that further progress is needed; recognises the interconnectedness of the 17 SDGs and that achieving the 2030 Agenda will require action across all SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Notes that each country faces different development challenges and must apply solutions tailored to its unique circumstances; considers that a global development effort will inevitably be a wrong solution and a poor fit for many less-developed countries and communities; notes that Agenda 2030 is undermining its own goals by focusing on top-down policy efforts;

Or. en

Amendment 107

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. recognises the interconnectedness of the 17 SDGs and that achieving the 2030 Agenda will require action across all SDGs;

Or. fr

Amendment 108

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 109

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Regrets that the global community is severely off track as regards support for sustainable development; notes that conflicting agendas are draining the financial resources needed to advance development cooperation;

Or. pt

Amendment 110

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 111

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Regrets that the global community is off track as regards implementing the 2030 Agenda; recognises the interconnectedness of the 17 SDGs and that achieving the 2030 Agenda will require action across all SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Notes that progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda has been uneven and, in many cases, insufficient; stresses the need for a more realistic and flexible approach that takes account of economic constraints and differences in development levels between states;

Or. pl

Amendment 113

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive EU SDG implementation strategy, including measurable milestones, clear indicators and a roadmap up to 2030; expresses concern that most Member States do not intend to present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) on the SDGs during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum ; encourages all Member States to present their VNRs, as key tools for peer learning, stakeholder engagement, accountability and policy coherence;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Calls on the Commission to integrate SDG indicators systematically into the European Semester and all relevant EU policy coordination mechanisms;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 c. Calls on the Commission to ensure full policy coherence for sustainable development across EU internal and external policies, including trade, agriculture, fisheries, migration and investment policies;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that investing in stability, security, equality, human development, conflict prevention, and economic resilience, whilst prioritizing fragile contexts, will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism, with the United Nations Charter and system at the core of it, and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and is diverting investments from ODA, and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism, defending and strengthening a democratic and rules-based multilateral system under the United Nations, and sustained investment play in addressing the root causes of the world’s most urgent challenges and in implementing the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; stresses that international cooperation should be based on respect for the interests and security of states and should deliver tangible results; stresses, moreover, that development policy and cooperation with partner countries should be pursued on a conditional basis, in particular by making support contingent upon effective cooperation in preventing irregular migration, controlling migration flows and readmissions;

Or. pl

Amendment 119

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation, coupled with the climate emergency, creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises that more efforts by all actors are needed, and underlines the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism, just transition, and sustained investment, especially in phasing-out fossil fuels, green energy and circular economy, play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation as well as climate disasters constitute a significant obstacle to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security, economic and climate resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery and cannot be achieved in isolation from geopolitics, energy security, food and water security; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the importance of international cooperation among sovereign nation states based on mutual respect, democratic accountability and transparency;

Or. pt

Amendment 124

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges for society and for achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role which multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role that bilateral and multilateral cooperation and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. pt

Amendment 126

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and sustained investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

3. Is concerned that the current geopolitical and security situation creates further challenges to achieving the SDGs and believes that stability, security and economic resilience will be required for their delivery; emphasises the urgent need for and the indispensable role of multilateralism and investment play in addressing the problems underlying the SDGs;

Or. fr

Amendment 127

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Welcomes, as a first step, the latest version of the Bridgetown Initiative in terms of climate action, which calls for the mobilisation of an additional USD 500 billion per year for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries; recalls, however, that it still falls short of what is required; accordingly, urges the EU and its Member States to work towards providing an additional USD 1.3 trillion per year for climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as loss and damage, through public concessional and non-debt creating instruments, in line with the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” agreed at COP 29;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Stresses that international cooperation and decisive transformative action are urgently needed to place our societies and economies firmly on course to achieve the SDGs and address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, each of which must be solved to have a viable future on this planet;

Or. en

Amendment 129

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 b. Welcomes, as a first step, the latest version of the Bridgetown Initiative in terms of climate action, which calls for the mobilisation of an additional USD 500 billion per year for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries; recalls, however, that it still falls short of what is required; accordingly, urges the EU and its member states to work towards providing an additional US$ 1.3 trillion per year for climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as loss and damage, through public concessional and non-debt creating instruments, in line with the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” agreed at COP 29;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s commitment to the implementation of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda remains crucial; calls for the EU to provide leadership by building alliances to deliver the SDGs and secure sufficient funding for their achievement, while respecting Member States’ competences and their national sovereignty in development cooperation efforts and foreign policy priorities; stresses, further, that the effectiveness of development aid hinges on institutional reforms in partner countries, including tackling corruption, providing budget transparency and strengthening the rule of law;

Or. pt

Amendment 131

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s commitment to the global implementation of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda remains crucial and should send a clear signal to partners around the world; calls for the EU to provide credible global leadership by building alliances and engage constructively with partner countries to deliver the SDGs and secure sufficient funding for their achievement by filling the huge financing gap, including that left by the suspension of most USAID funding;

Or. en

Amendment 132

Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s commitment to the global implementation of the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda remains important; encourages the EU to play an active role in building alliances to support the delivery of the SDGs and to help secure adequate financing for their achievement;

Or. en

Amendment 133

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s commitment to the global implementation of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda remains crucial and should send a clear signal to partners around the world; calls for the EU to continue its leadership role by building global alliances to deliver the SDGs and secure sufficient funding for their achievement;

Or. en

Amendment 134

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Regrets that there has never been a fundamental debate on the national and EU level on the effectiveness of the MDGs and SDGs and that obvious failures of existing policies and instruments are not addressed; calls for the EU to take the initiative to start a discussion worldwide on the effectiveness of the SDGs in promoting development and on the unreasonable and unrealistic demands to finance them;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s full commitment to the global and European implementation of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda remains crucial and should send a clear signal to partners around the world; calls for the EU and its Member States to provide leadership by building alliances to deliver the SDGs and secure sufficient funding for their achievement;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls for the EU to provide leadership by building alliances to deliver the SDGs and secure sufficient funding for their achievement, whilst ensuring that these policies, above all, enable people to live with dignity, sustainably and in safety in their countries of origin;

Or. fr

Amendment 137

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 138

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Highlights that the EU’s actions in the area of sustainable development should focus first and foremost on its own priorities and economic capabilities; opposes increasing financial commitments without ensuring their effectiveness, and calls for greater involvement of other international partners and the private sector;

Or. pl

Amendment 139

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Recalls that by 2050 the EU needs to fully respect the planetary boundaries; stresses that this would only be achieved if the EU multiplies its efforts in environmental actions, such as climate and biodiversity actions, and energy efficiency and transition, increases its resource efficiency ten-fold while using its unrenewable materials in totally closed loops and renewables at least in 10 fold loops while respecting the non-toxicity and "do no significant harm" principles; stresses that the EU must not only stop destroying but also preserving and restoring its natural ecosystems to achieve healthy, vital and resilient ecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Highlights that the current trend of democratic backsliding worldwide, marked by eroding the rule of law, weakened institutions, shrinking civic space and growing anti-gender and rights movements, in particular women’s rights and LGBTQI+ rights, risks slowing down and reverse progress on the SDGs and undermines the achievement of the 2030 Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Acknowledges that the EU remains fully committed to advancing an ambitious policy programme that integrates the SDGs across all legislative proposals, while recognising that Member States play a key role in driving sustainable development at national, regional, and local levels, including through the integration of SDGs into their policies;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Stresses that accelerating SDGs implementation requires a pragmatic, results-driven and security-conscious approach, strengthening coherence across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus with a focus on resilience, stability and conflict prevention and resolution;

Or. en

Amendment 143

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Stresses the need to prioritise science- and evidence-based, transformative, innovative and coordinated solutions that deliver measurable results, while taking into account trade-offs and ensuring cost-effective and implementable measures;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Highlights that EU leadership in the global implementation of the SDGs remains crucial, especially in light of the multiple geopolitical challenges, ongoing crises and cuts in development aid spending by many countries;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Stresses that the implementation of the SDGs must take into account different economic conditions and development paths worldwide and should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach;

Or. en

Amendment 146

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 b. Emphasises that effective SDG implementation depends on good governance, the rule of law, anti-corruption measures and sound public financial management; reaffirms the importance of a balanced human rights-based approach, grounded in subsidiarity, national ownership and measurable results;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 c. Calls for more efficient monitoring, accountability and results-based reporting on SDGs implementation at EU and global level;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 d. Recognises children as a priority group, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, and calls for targeted investment in quality education, healthcare and protection, as a strategic investment in human capital and long-term stability;

Or. en

Amendment 149

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 e. Highlights the central role of the private sector, innovation and sustainable finance in closing the SDGs financing gap, and calls for strengthened public-private partnerships and improved business environments in partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 f. Emphasises the importance of supporting local entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises, skills development and appropriate regulatory frameworks to ensure the long-term sustainability of such solutions;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; recalls that access to clean and safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right, as it is vital for sanitation, hygiene and disease prevention, and that ensuring this access is fundamental for many other development initiatives; stresses in addition that strengthening water resilience is crucial in the face of increasing pressures from climate change, droughts, floods and pollution, as resilient water systems are fundamental to safeguarding ecosystems, public health, food production and economic stability; emphasises that improving water resilience and ensuring sustainable water management are therefore key to achieving several other SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; recalls that access to water and sanitation is a fundamental right and that ensuring this access is crucial for achieving several other SDGs; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to take concrete action to enshrine the right to water and sanitation in EU law; recalls the Right2Water European Citizens’ initiative and its resolution thereof and calls for more concrete measures to address all the demands made in the ECI;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; recalls that access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a fundamental right and that ensuring this access is crucial for achieving several other SDGs; stresses the importance of protecting and restoring freshwater ecosystems, including rivers and streams, lakes, wetlands and groundwater, as essential for biodiversity, climate resilience and the provision of ecosystem services;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; reaffirms that access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a vital imperative and a fundamental right that needs to be addressed in a context of competing water uses between agriculture, energy, extractive and other industrial activities relying on a large quantity of water resources; recalls that ensuring this access is crucial for achieving several other SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; recalls that access to water and sanitation are fundamental rights and are instrumental to improve global health coverage, access to education, to achieve poverty reduction, food security and for the protection of ecosystems; insists that access to water is crucial for achieving several other SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; recalls that access to water and sanitation is a fundamental right and that ensuring this access is crucial for achieving several other SDGs, in particular for improving living conditions for children and young people, who are disproportionately affected by its absence;

Or. pl

Amendment 157

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Recognises that water is a fundamental element of national sovereignty and the responsible management of transboundary water sources and continued political dialogue are essential for regional stability and security;

Or. pt

Amendment 158

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Notes that SDG 6 is one of the worst performing SDGs, with none of its targets being met or on track to being met, and with half of its targets experiencing either stagnation or regression; notes that the accelerating climate change hinders the achievement of SDG 6; recalls that access to water and sanitation is a fundamental right and that ensuring this access is crucial for achieving several other SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Recognises that water, sanitation and hygiene services are essential for women's and girls' dignity, health, and equality, including for their SRHR and that lack of access to water and sanitation has a significant impact on women’s health, livelihoods and education; calls on the Commission and Member States to support gender-responsive WASH interventions, including support to women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in decision-making regarding water systems and management, ensure gender-responsive water infrastructures, prioritizing health facilities to ensure women’s access to SRH services, and make menstrual hygiene management a cross-cutting component of all sanitation interventions;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Recognises the central role of healthy ecosystems in achieving water security, notably the benefits of nature assets for water management, such as forest conservation to regulate the water supply, mangroves, wetland restoration/conservation to reduce potential flood damage, etc., which often provide more cost-effective and sustainable water management solutions than conventional infrastructure remedies;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Highlights that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) services as one of the most effective adaptation measures for short-term climate shocks and a “low regrets” adaptation investment;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Stresses that protecting and restoring freshwater ecosystems is essential for the health of oceans, as land-based pollution, wastewater and nutrient runoff directly impact marine ecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Stresses that access to water must be guaranteed and must not be jeopardised by the hoarding of water resources for strictly private purposes, particularly in agriculture;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Notes that progress on SDG 6 is closely linked to the strengthening of efficient and resilient WASH systems and sectors;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Calls for targeted support to vulnerable groups and stronger capacity of local authorities to deliver sustainable services;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 b. Stresses the importance of protecting freshwater ecosystems, including wetlands, rivers and groundwater, as essential components of water security and climate resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 b. Stresses that water should be recognised and protected as a public good and a human right and must not be subject to commodification or privatisation;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the UN-declared Water Action Decade 2018-2028, which entails addressing the complexity of competing and increasing demands for water resources and anchoring the water-energy-food security nexus into its development aid and water diplomacy; highlights the fact that the right to water is a fundamental precondition for the enjoyment of other rights, and as such must be guided by a logic grounded in the public interest, and common public and global goods;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Is alarmed at the irreversible losses of natural water capital, with many critical water systems already water-bankrupt; recalls that access to water underpins global stability and calls on the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to place water-related issues higher on the international agenda; recalls, moreover, that nature restoration and biodiversity protection are key tools in managing and promoting healthy water cycles and calls for ambitious implementation of nature legislation;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Is alarmed at the irreversible losses of natural water capital, with many critical water systems already water-bankrupt; recalls that access to water underpins global stability and calls on the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to place water-related issues higher on the international agenda; notes that sustainable water management requires strong public institutions, transparency in resource management and the tackling of corruption in the water and infrastructure sectors;

Or. pt

Amendment 171

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Notes the increasing pressures on water systems, including the risk of long-term degradation, which may affect economic activity, infrastructure resilience and the reliable provision of water services; highlights that an increasing number of water systems are under severe and, in some cases, potentially irreversible stress; recalls that access to water contributes to global stability and encourages the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to further elevate water-related issues on the international agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Is alarmed at the irreversible losses of natural water capital, with many critical water systems already water-bankrupt; recalls that access to water underpins global stability and calls on the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to place water-related issues higher on the international agenda; calls for stronger international action to prevent overexploitation of water resources, restore degraded aquatic ecosystems and improve water governance;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Is alarmed at the irreversible losses of natural water capital, with many critical water systems already water-bankrupt; recalls that access to water underpins global stability and calls on the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to place water-related issues higher on the international agenda; calls for stronger international action to prevent overexploitation of water resources, restore degraded aquatic ecosystems and improve water governance;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Is alarmed at the irreversible losses of natural water capital, with many critical water systems already water-bankrupt; recalls that access to water underpins global stability and calls on the international community to use the upcoming UN Water Conference to place water-related issues higher on the international agenda; underlines that water policies must support the sustainable management of water bodies and integrate water efficiency practices across all sectors;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Calls on the Member States to implement in full the Water Framework Directive and all water legislation; strongly believes that the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive should be implemented without delay and calls on the Commission to take all measures necessary to ensure its full implementation by the Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Stresses the need to ensure a disability-inclusive approach in WASH programming to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to WASH services, and highlights the need to ensure their meaningful engagement in decision-making and program implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 177

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Calls on the EU to support integrated water resource management approaches in partner countries, including river basin management and climate-resilient water infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 178

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Stresses that restoring and protecting the water cycle is key to building resilience against floods, droughts and water scarcity;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Calls on the EU to strengthen its external investments in water and sanitation access, including under the Global Gateway, in fragile and conflict-affected contexts as a means to support stability, peacebuilding and resilience; stresses the need to integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding approaches into such investments, to ensure that interventions contributes to saving lives, strengthening community resilience, and building trust and peace; further calls on parties to conflict to not target water and energy infrastructure in line with their obligations under IHL;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Expresses deep concern that, according to the UN, around 4 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation services (using improved, non-shared, treated facilities), while 1.5 billion lack even basic services; stresses that sanitation gaps still persist in the EU, with significant disparities between Member States; calls on the EU and the Member State to take action to close these gaps;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Highlights that water security and particularly the importance of access to clean water and sanitation may have significant impacts on economic stability, climate resilience and peace; notes in that regard that water security is an integral part of peace-building processes;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 c. Calls for the effective implementation of the European Water Resilience Strategy to strengthen global water resilience, particularly its global actions aimed at supporting access to water and sanitation for at least 70 million people, and calls for strengthening global water governance and engagement in multilateral fora such as the G7, G20 and the Baku Water Dialogue, with strong ambitions leading up to the UN Water Conference;

Or. en

Amendment 183

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and encourages public-private partnerships to scale up fresh water and waste water infrastructure; encourages early warning systems and water-risk planning to prevent irreversible losses; highlights the importance of wastewater treatment for the health of populations and communities; furthermore, underlines that wastewater serves as a vital source of data, offering key indicators for tracking the spread of pandemics; emphasizes the crucial role of monitoring and data collection, designed in a practicable and realistic way without creating any additional bureaucratic burden;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Notes that water pollution can be addressed both at source and through ensuring access to efficient wastewater treatment, while supporting innovation and cost-effective solutions; highlights the importance of strengthening data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality, and encourages public-private partnerships to support the development of resilient freshwater and wastewater infrastructure, including water and sanitation projects;

Or. en

Amendment 185

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and encourages public-private partnerships to scale up fresh water and waste water infrastructure, and to harness innovative, circular, inclusive technologies for the reuse of treated water and for desalination, while also enhancing efficiency of water use, especially by modernising irrigation and water supply systems, in order to reduce water losses throughout the network;

Or. ro

Amendment 186

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; stresses the need to ban the most hazardous chemicals, including banning endocrine disruptors, and to phase out PFAS, allowing their use only where essential for critical sectors; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and encourages public-private partnerships to scale up fresh water and waste water infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 187

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 188

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and quantity, and encourages public investments and responsible private sector participation to scale up fresh water and waste water infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and quantity and encourages public investments and responsible private sector participation to scale up fresh water and waste water infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses that water pollution should be addressed both at source and by ensuring access to efficient waste water treatment; highlights the need to improve data collection and monitoring of freshwater quality and calls for increased public investment and support for publicly owned and community-based water management systems;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Jorge Buxadé Villalba

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Stresses that water pollution must be tackled gradually and without compromising the economic viability of European farmers, who are subject to the strictest environmental regulation on the planet; stresses that since the adoption of Agenda 2030, the European Green Deal and their implementing legislation, farm profitability has decreased, the production in Europe of many agricultural products is disappearing and imports of products from third countries that are not subject to the same requirements have soared;

Or. es

Amendment 192

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Highlights the risks of water grabbing and water pollution associated with foreign direct investments in large-scale land acquisitions for agriculture and extractive industries that prioritize exports of commodities over local needs; calls on the EU and its Member States to enact water-related mandatory due diligence and reporting standards for corporations;

Or. en

Amendment 193

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Stresses the importance of educational and awareness-raising measures aimed at citizens, and especially schoolchildren, with a view to promoting efficient and responsible water use, reducing water wastage and building a strong culture of sustainable water resource management;

Or. ro

Amendment 194

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Stresses the importance of strengthening local community participation in improving water and sanitation management, including by promoting solutions that are adapted to and sustained in local contexts, with a view to ensuring that no one is left behind;

Or. en

Amendment 195

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Stresses the importance of strengthening water governance frameworks, transparency and accountability in water management systems;

Or. en

Amendment 196

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Calls on the EU and its Member States to fully integrate water into its external food security policy; insists that EU funding for agriculture must be in line with the Agenda 2030, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity and prioritise investments in agroecology, whose practises can act as a buffer for rural livelihoods against climate change and increasing rainfall variability while minimising the environmental footprint;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Jorge Buxadé Villalba

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7b. Stresses the need to ensure access to water for farmers, as well as their right to use fertilisers and plant protection products to safeguard their productivity; stresses the need to prioritise the long-term viability and profitability of European agriculture over meeting ideological goals or agendas that would result in the loss of Member States’ food sovereignty;

Or. es

Amendment 198

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7b. Recognises the strong link between water and sustainable soil management, including through measures to increase water retention capacity and fertility, prevent erosion, and combat desertification, including through the sustainable use of natural resources such as manure and other circular solutions;

Or. ro

Amendment 199

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 c. Recalls that solutions that are codesigned with local knowledge and community participation will be the most effective in achieving social and community resilience towards water-related shocks; stresses the need to increase funding for policies and programmes that improve locally led adaptation, to support small-scale, off-grid and decentralised projects, including those in rural areas, and to pay particular attention to women, children and the most vulnerable communities as regards access to water and sanitation;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7c. Expresses its great concern at the intensification of recurrent deep-soil droughts and the spread of desertification in the EU, with this phenomenon already affecting 13 Member States, and especially regions in the south, centre and east of the Union; emphasises the need for coordinated measures to combat water shortages in these areas;

Or. ro

Amendment 201

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Calls for the EU to take the lead in water diplomacy and in supporting transboundary water cooperation to harness its global potential for sustainable development, climate resilience, food security, biodiversity protection and conflict prevention; calls on the EU to integrate transboundary water management and water security into EU development cooperation and humanitarian action, including in country and regional programming; calls on the EU to ensure that EU-supported transboundary water initiatives, including Global Gateway-funded infrastructure projects, address the needs of people in poverty and vulnerable and marginalised groups, notably by reducing water poverty and improving rural access; calls for the inclusion of women, youth, and indigenous communities in water resources governance;

Or. en

Amendment 202

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Calls for the EU to take the lead in water diplomacy and in supporting transboundary water cooperation, promoting the concept of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a catalyser that joins sectors and systems, and ensuring to harness its global potential for sustainable development, climate resilience, food security, biodiversity protection and conflict prevention; to this end, strongly recommends to strengthen multilateral cooperation on water, notably within the UN by continuing and stepping up the globalisation and ratification of the UN Water Convention and the UN Watercourse Convention, as important tools to support water diplomacy, peace and conflict prevention;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Calls for the EU to take the lead in water diplomacy and in supporting transboundary water cooperation to harness its global potential for sustainable development, climate resilience, food security, biodiversity protection and conflict prevention; supports capacity-building for local communities, authorities and utilities, especially in fragile and developing contexts; underlines that leveraging the EU’s leadership in water-efficient technology through international sharing can simultaneously drive global sustainability and create new business avenues for European firms;

Or. en

Amendment 204

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Calls for the EU to take the lead in water diplomacy and in supporting transboundary water cooperation to harness its global potential for sustainable development, human rights, gender equality, climate resilience, food security, biodiversity protection and sustainable peace and conflict prevention, including by putting climate-resilient water and sanitation instruments and infrastructures at the heart of the EU climate agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Urges the EU to support transboundary water cooperation to harness its potential, while ensuring that such measures are based on pragmatism, voluntary cooperation and respect for the interests of Member States; stresses that these initiatives should take into account the security of the EU’s water resources and be implemented without creating excessive financial and regulatory burdens, thereby contributing to stability, food security and conflict prevention;

Or. pl

Amendment 206

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 207

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Calls for the EU to play an active role in water diplomacy and to support transboundary water cooperation, recognising its significant potential to contribute to sustainable development, climate resilience, food security and conflict prevention;

Or. en

Amendment 208

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Expresses grave concerns regarding the instrumentalisation of water resources and access to water by state and non-state actors for purposes of occupation, colonisation or ethnic cleansing, in violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law; stresses that such practices often deliberately target indigenous populations with the aim of rendering their territories uninhabitable, and amount to serious violations of the Geneva Conventions, as well as of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; calls therefore on the EU and its Member States to take duly justified sanctions against third States responsible of such violations;

Or. en

Amendment 209

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Calls on EU member states to ensure that their water resilience programmes are connected and complement each other, with a focus on climate-resilient water and sanitation services and infrastructure; calls on the EU, through Team Europe initiatives, to support capacity-building and institutional strengthening in partner countries to improve the planning, governance and maintenance of water and sanitation services, including through partnerships with local authorities, public services, and civil society;

Or. en

Amendment 210

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Stresses the importance of ensuring sustainable and efficient water management, including investment in water infrastructure and the protection of water resources; emphasizes that access to affordable and reliable water services is essential for economic development and industrial activity; warns against excessive regulatory burdens that may hinder effective water management and innovation;

Or. en

Amendment 211

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Calls on the EU to support partner countries in strengthening public water utilities, improving universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and preventing the privatisation of water services;

Or. en

Amendment 212

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Welcomes the European Commission’s first development of a water resilience strategy in order to ensure water security while driving EU companies to be more competitive and innovative;

Or. en

Amendment 213

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Calls for policy coherence between water policy, CAP/agriculture, food security, trade and competitiveness;

Or. en

Amendment 214

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 b. Calls on the EU to step up its efforts and close the gap to achieve SDG6 targets by fully implementing its first-ever European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS) which commits to support access to clean drinking water and sanitation for at least 70 million people;

Or. en

Amendment 215

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 b. Calls for improved data and monitoring, particularly in informal settlements and water-scarce regions, and for targeted, climate-resilient investments to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 216

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase support for water-related research, innovation and nature-based solutions to improve water resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 217

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 c. Encourages public-private partnerships to scale up fresh water and wastewater infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 218

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 d. Strongly supports EU leadership in cooperative management in water governance as a tool for conflict prevention, regional stability and climate adaptation;

Or. en

Amendment 219

Jorge Buxadé Villalba

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Stresses that achieving SDG 7 will help advance several SDGs, including those related to poverty eradication, gender equality, climate change, food security, health, sustainable cities and communities, clean water and sanitation;

9. Stresses that SDG 7, which calls for the energy transition to green energies, is an obstacle to the economic growth and industrial competitiveness of states; stresses that the energy sovereignty of states requires the use of fossil fuels and nuclear energy as stable and affordable pillars; points out that the negative effects of renewable energies on the environment and biodiversity are deliberately hidden, while other energy sources such as nuclear energy are subject to negative propaganda, often financed with public money; denounces that the ideological imposition of the 2030 Agenda is driving up energy costs, weakening the productive sector and having negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity;

Or. es

Amendment 220

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Underlines that achieving universal access to clean and affordable energy is a key cross-cutting enabler for the entire 2030 Agenda; Stresses that achieving SDG 7 will help advance several SDGs, including those related to poverty eradication, gender equality, climate change, food security, health, sustainable cities and communities, clean water and sanitation; calls on the EU to continue supporting the global transition towards a renewables-based energy system, which represents a key driver of economic development, resilience, and long-term energy security;

Or. en

Amendment 221

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Stresses that improving access to energy will contribute to advancing various aspects of sustainable development, including those related to poverty eradication, the empowerment of women and girls, environmental challenges, food security, health, sustainable cities and communities and access to clean water and sanitation;

Or. pt

Amendment 222

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Stresses that progress towards achieving SDG 7 can contribute to advancing several other SDGs, including those related to poverty eradication, economic growth, climate action, food security, health, sustainable cities and communities, and clean water and sanitation;

Or. en

Amendment 223

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Stresses that achieving SDG 7 could help advance other SDGs, including those related to poverty eradication, improving living standards, food security, health, sustainable cities and communities, clean water, sanitation and socio-economic development;

Or. pl

Amendment 224

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Recalls further that the delivery of SDG 7 requires a technology-neutral approach that recognises the central role of renewable energy, while also acknowledging the contribution of other sustainable energy solutions in ensuring a reliable, affordable and secure energy supply for European industry and households;

Or. en

Amendment 225

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Highlights the importance of energy efficiency and demand-reduction measures as key components of achieving SDG 7;

Or. en

Amendment 226

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 b. Stresses that achieving SDG 7 requires a modernized, interconnected European grid; calls for the full implementation of the European Grids Package to eliminate “energy islands” and enable the cross-border flow of affordable energy; stresses the need for simplified permitting procedures for strategic energy infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 227

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 c. Highlights the pivotal role of affordable, sustainable and secure energy in supporting economic growth, strengthening Europe’s industrial base and preserving quality jobs; underlines that progress towards SDG 7 is closely interconnected with the achievement of several other SDGs; emphasises the importance of strengthening the long-term resilience of Europe’s energy system by ensuring stable supply chains, fostering innovation and maintaining competitive energy costs, thereby enabling a reliable and future-proof energy system for citizens and industry;

Or. en

Amendment 228

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes that SDG 7 is one of the goals with the most progress recorded to date, largely due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy production; encourages the Commission to prioritise the deployment of renewable, energy-efficient, off-grid and decentralised energy systems, along with partner countries, by securing the necessary financing, and in particular by helping unlock private financing; insists that EU investments made in the remit of Global Gateway bring equal social and economic benefits to the partner country, notably in terms of sharing of knowledge and transfer of technology, the training and re-skilling of the local population, job creation, the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industrial activities and access to cleaner mobility and energy; calls for a rapid global phase-out of fossil fuels in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and the elimination of fossil fuel and environmentally harmful subsidies;

Or. en

Amendment 229

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 230

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 231

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Notes that SDG 7 is one of the goals with the most progress recorded to date, largely due to responsible diversification of energy sources, including renewable energy, technological innovation, energy efficiency and security of supply; encourages the Commission to prioritise the deployment of cost-effective renewable energy solutions, along with partner countries, by securing the necessary financing, and in particular by helping unlock private financing;

Or. pt

Amendment 232

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 233

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Stresses that progress under SDG 7 must be assessed not only in terms of renewable energy expansion, but also with regard to affordability, security of supply and overall economic impact; emphasises the importance of technological neutrality in the energy transition;

Or. en

Amendment 234

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 235

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes that SDG 7 is one of the goals with the most progress recorded to date, largely due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy production; encourages the Commission to support cost-effective and locally adapted energy solutions in partner countries, while ensuring access to financing, including private financing, in accordance with the principles of technological neutrality and energy security;

Or. pl

Amendment 236

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes that SDG 7 is one of the goals with the most progress recorded to date, notably through the increased production and use of renewable energy; Encourages the Commission to pursue further efforts to promote cost-effective renewable energy solutions and other low-carbon technologies, such as nuclear energy, through enhanced investment and international cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 237

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes that SDG 7 is one of the goals with the most progress recorded to date; encourages the Commission to prioritise the deployment of cost-effective, manageable renewable-energy or nuclear-power solutions, along with partner countries, by securing their energy security, the necessary financing, and in particular by helping unlock private financing;

Or. fr

Amendment 238

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10a. Calls on the Commission to ramp up EU investment in the sustainable development of hydropower under both the Global Gateway initiative and the proposed Global Europe instrument, ensuring a fair division of the benefits and respect for users’ rights and needs;

Or. pt

Amendment 239

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Welcomes the First International Conference for the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels to be held in Santa Marta, Colombia, on 28-29 April; commends the aim to establish legal, economic, and social pathways to phase out fossil fuels, focusing on a just, equitable transition for developing countries;

Or. en

Amendment 240

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Highlights that nuclear power, as a reliable and low-carbon source of electricity, plays an important role in ensuring access to affordable, reliable and clean energy, enhancing energy security, and helping to reduce environmental and health impacts;

Or. en

Amendment 241

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Acknowledges that without proper management, the increasing demand for critical minerals risks perpetuating commodity dependence, exacerbating geopolitical tensions, human rights violations and environmental and social challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 242

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Recognises, in particular, that Foreign Direct Investments linked to energy and digital economy in the Global South may have negative social and environmental impacts, notably when it relies on mining and the use of raw materials and rare earths, which require large quantities of fresh water and engender water pollution; against this background, stresses the need to establish rights-based, just and responsible mineral value chains that will unlock their transformative power for sustainable development;

Or. en

Amendment 243

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Underlines the importance of promoting investment in decentralised energy solutions, including solar home systems, mini-grids and off-grid systems, in order to strengthen efforts to close the energy access gap, support sustainable industrialisation and economic growth;

Or. en

Amendment 244

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation to ensure that critical raw materials, required for global energy security, are sourced in a way that takes potential impacts on the environment and local communities into account and contributes to the development of source countries and builds on the objectives and principles of the UN Secretary-General's Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, co-chaired by the EU, to advance change in the production and value chains; calls for stronger circular economy approaches, including resource efficiency, recycling and reduced material demand, to reduce the use of natural resources; stresses the need to develop a global resource governance system that prioritises sustainability, resource efficiency and circularity, with a view to reducing global demand for virgin materials and pressure on ecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 245

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation and sustainable value chains to ensure that critical raw materials (CRM), required for global energy security, are sourced in a way that takes social, environmental and economic impacts, and human rights implications, such as child labour, as well as impacts on local communities into account, and contributes to the development of source countries, including their role in the entire CRM value chain, and ensure meaningful engagements of local communities and civil society in the process;

Or. en

Amendment 246

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation to ensure that critical raw materials, required for global energy security, are sourced in a way that avoids, minimizes and mitigates adverse impacts on the environment and local communities and contributes to the development of source countries and builds on the objectives and principles of the UN Secretary-General's Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, co-chaired by the EU; calls for stronger circular economy approaches, including resource efficiency, recycling and reduced material demand, in order to reduce the use of natural resources;

Or. en

Amendment 247

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation to ensure that critical raw materials, required for global energy security, are sourced taking into account the needs of both demand and supply sides, and in a way that takes potential impacts on the environment and local communities into account and contributes to the industrial and socio-economic development of source countries; underlines, in this regard, the need to build upon the objectives and principles of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, co-chaired by the EU, to promote the sustainable production of minerals and the development of local value chains;

Or. en

Amendment 248

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation and strategic partnerships to support a stable, resilient and diversified supply of critical raw materials essential for energy security and industrial competitiveness, while taking into account environmental impacts, including impacts on local communities, and contributing, where appropriate, to their sustainable economic development;

Or. en

Amendment 249

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. ro

Amendment 250

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Stresses the need to further develop global cooperation to ensure that critical raw materials, required for global energy security as well as the digital and green transition, are sourced in a way that takes potential impacts on the environment and local communities into account and contributes to the development of source countries;

Or. en

Amendment 251

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 252

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 253

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Emphasises that the energy transition requires a new paradigm rooted in equity and justice; notes with concern that Indigenous Peoples, who are custodians and owners of mineral resource-rich lands, have been dispossessed of lands and resources, excluded, and marginalized from decision-making; recalls that traditional communal rights have a weak legal status, thereby increasing the risk of land grabbing; against this background, urges the EU and its partner countries to recognise and protect indigenous people’s rights to customary ownership and control of their lands and natural resources as set out in the UNDRIP and ILO Convention 169 and to comply with the principle of Free, Prior and Informed consent, notably in the case of energy projects developed in the remit of Global Gateway; recalls that critical raw materials extraction and supply must under no circumstances come at the cost of violations of international law and human rights;

Or. en

Amendment 254

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Stresses that the expansion of energy access can be accelerated by partnerships between public institutions and private sector; underlines that energy interventions and projects should be informed by conflict-sensitive analysis and responsive to local realities and needs in order to maximise their transformative impact, particularly in underserved and fragile contexts; underlines the critical role played by civil society organisations in this regard and the need for meaningful engagement with local stakeholders;

Or. en

Amendment 255

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Recognises the strategic role of nuclear power as a stable low-carbon, low-pollution energy source characterised by an efficient use of land and low levels of waste compared to other energy sources; points to the high capacity of nuclear power for consolidating energy security, reducing external dependence and stabilising energy prices;

Or. ro

Amendment 256

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Notes that the Commission currently has no effective system to track or manage how critical materials are used; believes that transparency over end-uses of these materials would help ensure that these scarce resources are used effectively and enhance the circular economy; calls on the Commission to create an internal oversight system to track and quantify end-use distribution of critical raw materials in the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 257

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Stresses that the growing demand for critical raw materials places increasing pressure on the environment, as well as on Indigenous Peoples and local communities; recalls that the extraction and supply of critical raw materials must fully respect international law and human rights, and be carried out with the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples and local communities;

Or. en

Amendment 258

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Stresses that the extraction of critical raw materials must fully respect human rights, labour rights, and environmental standards, in particular the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities and that any extraction project should take place with the prior and informed consent of local communities according to the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous people;

Or. en

Amendment 259

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11b. Highlights the important role that the agricultural sector can play in the energy transition by contributing to the production of renewable and sustainable energy, including through the valorisation of biomass, the production of biofuels and the development of agricultural photovoltaic systems, which permit the dual use of land for agricultural production and energy generation, as well as synergistic effects that increase crop and livestock productivity while reducing inputs such as water requirements;

Or. ro

Amendment 260

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses the need to scale up measures to combat energy poverty, particularly in situations that are fragile and involve displacement; highlights that energy poverty undermines livelihoods, impacts the delivery of essential services and requires dedicated measures, including support for families affected by rising energy costs; stresses that energy policies should avoid increasing costs for families and small and medium-sized enterprises, safeguarding economic competitiveness and energy security;

Or. pt

Amendment 261

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses the need to scale up measures to combat energy poverty, particularly in situations that are fragile and involve displacement; highlights that energy poverty undermines livelihoods, impacts the delivery of essential services and requires dedicated measures for vulnerable groups including social energy tariffs and subsidies; makes reminder, in this respect, of the potential of the agricultural sector for contributing to the energy autonomy of rural areas, including those facing natural constraints;

Or. ro

Amendment 262

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses the need to step up measures to reduce energy poverty, particularly in the context of instability and displacements; notes that energy poverty affects living standards and access to essential services, and emphasises the importance of measures tailored to national circumstances, including targeted support for those most in need, in particular children and young people, whose living conditions and educational opportunities depend significantly on access to energy;

Or. pl

Amendment 263

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses the need to scale up measures to combat energy poverty, particularly in situations that are fragile and involve displacement; highlights that energy poverty undermines livelihoods, gender equality, health and impacts the delivery of essential services and requires dedicated measures for vulnerable groups including social energy tariffs and subsidies;

Or. en

Amendment 264

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses the need to ensure access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services and to scale up efforts to combat energy poverty, particularly in fragile and displacement-affected situations; highlights that energy poverty undermines livelihoods, affects the delivery of essential services and requires targeted measures for vulnerable groups;

Or. en

Amendment 265

Katri Kulmuni

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 266

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Stresses the need to invest in clean, reliable and affordable energy in fragile settings using a conflict-sensitive approach, as it can have transformative impact in powering essential services such as health clinics, supporting vulnerable populations and livelihoods, and reducing dependence on volatile fuel supplies, notes the potential role Global Gateway can play in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 267

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Stresses that the Commission must check carefully that the infrastructure and energy projects, as well as projects for the supply of critical raw materials, financed through the various development cooperation and external policy instruments, including the European Investment Bank, uphold and neither jeopardise human rights including the human right to water and sanitation, and the SDGs, nor contribute to the expulsion of indigenous peoples from their lands and territories;

Or. en

Amendment 268

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Recalls the need to diversify energy sources, including by boosting renewable energy production, as well as to promote energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate investment in clean tech;

Or. en

Amendment 269

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Calls for the promotion of decentralised renewable energy systems and community-owned energy initiatives in partner countries as a means to improve energy access and empower local communities;

Or. en

Amendment 270

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Stresses that energy poverty in fragile and displacement-affected contexts undermines livelihoods, essential service delivery and social stability, particularly affecting vulnerable groups;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. Calls for scaling up renewable and independent power systems in fragile and hosting contexts, benefiting both displaced populations and host communities, and strengthening resilience and local economic development;

Or. en

Amendment 272

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Encourages increased EU investment in sustainable and off-grid renewable energy, particularly in fragile humanitarian settings, recognising its critical impact on education, healthcare and protection, especially for children;

Or. en

Amendment 273

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Commends the overall progress made on SDG 9; notes, however, that progress is uneven;

13. Commends the overall progress made on SDG 9; notes, however, that progress is uneven among countries and regions and that some are still heavily reliant on polluting technologies; believes that focused action is needed to bridge this divide and secure equal progress towards the implementation of SDG 9;

Or. en

Amendment 274

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Commends the overall progress made on SDG 9; notes, however, that progress is uneven;

13. Commends the overall progress made on SDG 9, notably the significant advances in infrastructure development, industrial growth and innovation; notes, however, that disparities persist, particularly in low-income countries;

Or. en

Amendment 275

Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Commends the overall progress made on SDG 9; notes, however, that progress is uneven;

Or. en

Amendment 276

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Stresses the importance of developing quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including digital and energy infrastructure, to support economic development, enhance connectivity and improve human well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 277

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Stresses the importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity as key enablers for sustainable development, particularly in rural and underserved regions;

Or. en

Amendment 278

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Highlights the strategic importance of resilient and secure infrastructure, including transport, energy and digital networks;

Or. en

Amendment 279

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the need to promote sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of businesses in all sectors, such as responsible consumption of resources and increased actions towards achieving a circular economy; calls for binding due-diligence obligations across global value chains to ensure respect for human rights, labour standards and environmental protection; recalls the importance to comply with the “Do no significant harm” principle, as well as the polluter pays principle, ensuring that the environmental and health costs of pollution are internalised by economic operators and not shifted onto taxpayers and public authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 280

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 281

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the need to promote sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of businesses in all sectors, such as responsible consumption of resources and increased actions towards achieving a circular economy by increasing the resource efficiency ten-fold while using unrenewable materials in totally closed loops and renewables at least in 10 fold loops while respecting the non-toxicity and "do no significant harm" principles;

Or. en

Amendment 282

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the importance of developing quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and business competitiveness, and encourages the promotion of investment in cost-effective and innovative solutions that support businesses in improving resource efficiency and creating opportunities linked to the circular economy;

Or. en

Amendment 283

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the need to promote sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of businesses in all sectors, such as responsible consumption of resources and increased actions towards achieving a circular economy, ensuring that implementation is realistic, gradual and compatible with economic competitiveness and social stability;

Or. pt

Amendment 284

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 285

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the need to promote sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of businesses in all sectors, such as responsible consumption and efficient use of resources and increased actions towards achieving a circular economy;

Or. en

Amendment 286

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Stresses the need to promote sustainable and effective solutions that contribute to the rational use of resources, while reducing excessive burdens on businesses and supporting innovation and economic growth;

Or. pl

Amendment 287

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Highlights that the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure in transforming economies and societies, and that digitalisation and digital technologies can promote sustainability and help achieve the SDGs, whilst they can also risk increasing gender inequalities as persistent barriers limit women’s and girls’ prospects to gain from emerging technologies; stresses the need to ensure gender-responsive approaches in digital investments to close the gender digital gap;

Or. en

Amendment 288

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Stresses the need to regulate multinational corporations and ensure binding corporate accountability frameworks, including mandatory human rights and social and environmental due diligence;

Or. en

Amendment 289

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Calls for a balanced regulatory framework that avoids excessive burdens on European industry and SMEs and supports innovation, growth and economic resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 290

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, while fostering competitiveness and innovation, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; emphasises in particular the importance of strengthening the long-term resilience of European industry and value chains, enabling them to adapt to economic, environmental and geopolitical challenges; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 291

Jorge Buxadé Villalba

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that the 2030 Agenda and the goals of climate neutrality are incompatible with industrialisation and have in fact caused the deindustrialisation of developed countries, with a particular impact on Member States; stresses in this regard, the importance of withdrawing EU support for the 2030 Agenda, and of repealing all existing European legislation resulting from the European Green Deal and from the fulfilment of SDGs 5, 7, 9, 13 & 15, in order to safeguard the future of our industry, protect citizens' jobs and reduce the cost of living;

Or. es

Amendment 292

Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond is closely linked to the objectives of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the importance of continued efforts to promote investment in support of the achievement of SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships; recognises the role of inclusive and sustainable financing in helping to bridge the digital divide and support innovation, competitiveness and industrial development, particularly in underserved and vulnerable regions;

Or. en

Amendment 293

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Stresses that industrial policy must ensure Europe’s competitiveness and resilience and prevent the relocation of industrial production outside the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 294

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 295

Esther Herranz García

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with industrial competitiveness, the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind, taking into account the social, economic and territorial aspects; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 296

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through increased public development finance, technology transfer and support for local industrial development strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 297

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with realistic goals of environmental sustainability, biodiversity preservation and economic competitiveness, ensuring that the transition does not affect energy security or social stability; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

Or. pt

Amendment 298

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation must not be to the detriment of the environment and biodiversity; stresses in this regard the need for further investment, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy, domestic resource mobilisation and tackling illicit financial flows;

Or. en

Amendment 299

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation in the context of the 2030 Agenda should take into account the need for environmental protection, while ensuring economic competitiveness, energy security and stable conditions for investment; stresses the importance of an approach tailored to national circumstances and the need for further investment in infrastructure and innovation, including through public-private partnerships;

Or. pl

Amendment 300

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental and biodiversity protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

15. Highlights that industrialisation for the purposes of the 2030 Agenda and beyond must be aligned with the goals of climate neutrality, environmental, biodiversity and animal protection, and a just transition that leaves no one behind; stresses in this regard the need for further investment to achieve SDG 9, including through public-private partnerships and the Global Gateway strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 301

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Stresses that private investment is indispensable for achieving the objectives of SDG 9; calls on the EU to further mobilise private capital through blended finance, public-private partnerships and other de-risking instruments in order to make investments attractive for private investors, including via the Global Gateway strategy and European development finance institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 302

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Highlights the role of innovation, research and technological development in enhancing productivity, competitiveness and sustainability, including through increased investment in research and development and the deployment of clean and efficient technologies;

Or. en

Amendment 303

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Highlights that infrastructure plays a key role in sustainable development and climate mitigation and adaptation; stresses the need for a holistic approach to integrate climate resilience into every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle;

Or. en

Amendment 304

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Calls for increased public investment in green, digital and social infrastructure, including public transport, energy grids, and digital connectivity, harnessing progress across regions, particularly in LDCs;

Or. en

Amendment 305

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Calls for strengthened cooperation on technology transfer, research partnerships and innovation ecosystems between the EU and partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 306

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 b. Stresses the need to close the infrastructure and inequality gap, including those related to digital accessibility and energy poverty, particularly in rural and peripheral areas; insists that infrastructure and connectivity projects must come with local value creation and respect principles of universal accessibility to ensure that infrastructures do not create new barriers and encourage full inclusion of most vulnerable groups;

Or. en

Amendment 307

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 b. Considers that a stable, ambitious and supportive legal framework is necessary to enhance progress towards SDG9; regrets rapid and massive changes in legislation that undermine sustainability, make the legal landscape harder to navigate and erode long-term investment certainty for industry and trading partners;

Or. en

Amendment 308

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 b. Stresses the need for a balanced and just approach to the green and digital transitions, ensuring technological neutrality and cost-effective solutions, so that European industry remains globally competitive while contributing to climate and sustainability goals;

Or. en

Amendment 309

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 c. Underlines the role of innovation-friendly frameworks, including strong intellectual property rights and effective technology transfer mechanisms, in fostering research cooperation and enabling developing countries to move up global value chains;

Or. en

Amendment 310

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 c. Stresses the need to incentivise innovation that moves beyond profit-driven models and brings societal benefits, including fostering solutions addressing health, environmental, and social challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 311

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 d. Calls for enhanced support for entrepreneurship, vocational education and training, and skills development, as key enablers of innovation, productivity and inclusive industrial growth, especially in low-income countries;

Or. en

Amendment 312

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 e. Calls for enhanced support for entrepreneurship, vocational education and training, and skills development, as key enablers of innovation, productivity and inclusive industrial growth, especially in low-income countries;

Or. en

Amendment 313

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 f. Calls on the EU to strengthen partnerships with like-minded countries to promote high-quality infrastructure standards, transparency and good governance, as a credible alternative to unsustainable investment practices and debt-creating infrastructure models;

Or. en

Amendment 314

Jorge Buxadé Villalba

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and SDG 11, which imposes requirements on construction and has led to a sharp rise in housing prices, making it difficult for Europeans to access housing; stresses that mass immigration, together with the increase in climate and energy-related requirements for urban housing construction, are the two factors responsible for the housing crisis in most Member States; stresses that the solution to the housing problem must involve the repeal of requirements imposed on housing construction, such as energy efficiency requirements for buildings and the extension of ETS2 to buildings, amongst others

Or. es

Amendment 315

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes that rapid population growth combined with massive rural-to-urban migration is fuelling rapid urbanisation; notes that over 90 % of urban growth will occur in Asia and Africa, with India, China and Nigeria accounting for 35 % of this increase between 2018 and 2025; notes that this global urbanisation creates enormous challenges like overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, slum formation and damage to the environment;

Or. en

Amendment 316

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard; underlines the need to integrate climate change adaptation into urban planning and to enhance resilience measures in cities, including by fostering energy-efficient and climate-resilient housing, expanding green areas for ecosystem restoration, and increasing disaster preparedness;

Or. en

Amendment 317

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard; points to the increasing cases of climate-induced displacement and to the need for urgent action to tackle its root causes and its multi-level impact, especially for the most vulnerable communities;

Or. en

Amendment 318

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes that rapid urbanisation, disorderly migration flows and illegal immigration pose considerable challenges to the sustainability of cities and the provision of public services;

Or. pt

Amendment 319

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change, and the need to adapt in this regard, including through the introduction of ‘circular cities’ as a systemic framework;

Or. ro

Amendment 320

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, pollution and biodiversity loss, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 321

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation and climate-related challenges, and the need for appropriate adaptation measures in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 322

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and the need to adapt in this regard;

16. Notes the risks associated with rapid urbanisation, combined with climate change and biodiversity loss, and the need to adapt in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 323

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Recalls that sustainable urbanization is a driver of prosperity, social inclusion and climate action; calls on the EU to advance people-centred cities that enable safe and equitable access to nutritious and locally produced food, clean energy, active mobility, well-designed public spaces and sustainable housing to support eradication of poverty and hunger; recalls that special attention shall be given to people living in vulnerable situations, such as women, children and youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, older persons, displaced persons, and other marginalized groups to ensure healthy and inclusive urban environment;

Or. en

Amendment 324

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Recalls that sustainable urbanization is a driver of prosperity, social inclusion and climate action; calls on the EU to advance people-centred cities that enable safe and equitable access to nutritious and locally produced food, clean energy, active mobility, well-designed public spaces and sustainable housing to support eradication of poverty and hunger; recalls that special attention must be given to women, children and youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, older persons, displaced persons, and other marginalized groups, to ensure a healthy and inclusive urban environment;

Or. en

Amendment 325

Nikolas Farantouris, Damien Carême

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Stresses the necessity to make urban areas climate-proof and contribute to climate mitigation through the greening of cities, which contributes to resilience and sustainability as well as health; stresses the significant contribution to climate adaptation for cities that the ambitious implementation of the nature restoration law can make, in relation to its provisions on urban areas in Article 8;

Or. en

Amendment 326

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Stresses that climate change and unsustainable urbanisation disproportionately affect women and girls, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities, while recognising their essential role as leaders and agents of change in building inclusive, safe and resilient cities;

Or. en

Amendment 327

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Stresses the importance of urban climate adaptation strategies, including resilient infrastructure, green spaces and flood management systems;

Or. en

Amendment 328

Mathilde Androuët, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. fr

Amendment 329

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Underlines that a significant proportion of the urban population still lacks access to affordable and sustainable transport systems; underlines the importance of increased investment in public transport systems and urban infrastructure in order to enhance their quality, efficiency and accessibility;

Or. en

Amendment 330

Esther Herranz García, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Regrets that a large proportion of the urban population still does not have access to affordable, efficient and sustainable transport systems; notes that increasing the availability and use of public transport alongside soft mobility infrastructure, as well as other innovative and low-emission mobility solutions, is a crucial tool for reducing air pollution while ensuring technological neutrality and preserving citizens´freedom of choice;

Or. en

Amendment 331

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Regrets that a large proportion of the urban population still does not have access to affordable and sustainable transport systems; notes that increasing the availability and use of public transport and soft mobility infrastructure is a crucial tool for reducing air pollution, while ensuring adequate accessibility of infrastructure and services for people with reduced mobility, including people with disabilities;

Or. pl

Amendment 332

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Regrets that a large proportion of the urban population still does not have access to affordable and sustainable transport systems; notes that increasing the availability, accessibility and use of public transport and soft mobility infrastructure to support walking and cycling is a crucial tool for reducing air pollution;

Or. en

Amendment 333

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 334

Esther Herranz García, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Underlines that mobility policies must take into account the specific needs of rural, suburban and sparsely populated areas, where alternative modes may be limited, ensuring fair and inclusive mobility for all citizens across the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 335

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Underlines that accessible, affordable and publicly funded public transport systems are key to achieving socially just and climate-friendly urban mobility;

Or. en

Amendment 336

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 b. Encourages the development of integrated urban mobility plans prioritising public transport, active mobility and accessibility for persons with disabilities;

Or. en

Amendment 337

Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lukas Mandl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Recalls the urgent need to further improve and implement waste collection and management systems, in line with the waste hierarchy principles, including through using digital technology and AI to simplify compliance, and investing in reuse and recycling systems; emphasizes the role of the upcoming 2026 Circular Economy Act in turning waste into a valuable resource; calls for the removal of bureaucratic barriers to waste shipment within the Single Market to facilitate a true European market for secondary raw materials;

Or. en

Amendment 338

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Recalls the urgent need to further improve and implement reuse, waste collection and management systems, in line with the waste hierarchy principles, including through design-out-waste principle, using sustainable alternative materials, digital technology and AI, investing in reuse and recycling systems and circular economy business ecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 339

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 340

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Recalls the need to further improve and implement waste collection and management systems, including through using digital technology and AI, and investing in reuse and recycling systems;

Or. en

Amendment 341

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Recalls the urgent need to further improve and implement waste collection and management systems, in line with the waste hierarchy principles, and investing in reuse and recycling systems;

Or. en

Amendment 342

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18 a. Recalls the urgent need to implement energy and climate solutions at the local and city level, including through nature-based solutions, to address exposure to extreme heat by advancing sustainable cooling pathways, notably through the expansion of green roofs and green spaces and the protection and restoration of ecosystems, and to act on the modernisation and affordability of housing by scaling up energy-efficient and climate-resilient housing models and construction strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 343

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18 a. Recalls the urgent need to implement energy and climate solutions at the local and cities level, focusing on solving exposure to extreme heat by advancing sustainable cooling pathways, notably through the expansion of green roof and spaces and the protection and restoration of ecosystems, and act on modernisation and affordability of housing, by scaling up energy-efficient and climate-resilient housing models and construction strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 344

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18 a. Calls for improved waste prevention policies and circular economy strategies at the municipal level;

Or. en

Amendment 345

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18 b. Highlights the importance of promoting affordable and sustainable housing, while ensuring efficient land use and limiting urban sprawl, including through approaches such as no net land take, in order to protect ecosystems and achieve sustainable urban development;

Or. en

Amendment 346

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to ensure, by 2030, access for all to suitable, safe and affordable housing and basic services; emphasises, further, that sustainable urban policies must include effective migration management measures and measures to tackle human trafficking and illegal immigration networks;

Or. pt

Amendment 347

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to strive to ensure access to suitable, safe and affordable housing and basic services, in accordance with the capacities of states and taking into account their competences, with particular attention to the needs of families with children and to conditions conducive to their development and safety;

Or. pl

Amendment 348

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to ensure, by 2030, access for all to suitable, safe and affordable housing and basic services, including through strengthened public housing policies and protections against housing speculation;

Or. en

Amendment 349

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to ensure, by 2030, access for all to suitable, sustainable, safe, decent and affordable housing and basic services;

Or. en

Amendment 350

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Considers that governments should pursue policies to ensure that their citizens live in peace, security and dignity; notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; encourages governments to provide their citizens with access to suitable, safe and affordable housing and basic services;

Or. en

Amendment 351

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to ensure, by 2030, access for all to suitable, safe, energy-efficient and affordable housing and basic services;

Or. en

Amendment 352

Maria Ohisalo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Recognises the right to live somewhere in peace, security and dignity, as a fundamental human right, and notes that the housing affordability crisis affects up to three billion people worldwide; stresses the need to ensure, by 2030, access for all to suitable, safe, energy-efficient and affordable housing and basic services;

Or. en

Amendment 353

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Underlines that the achievement of SDG 11 requires a dedicated focus on tackling inequalities in urban areas; calls on governments and local authorities to ensure that investments are distributed equitably, addressing marginalisation and focusing on areas which currently suffer from a systemic lack of affordable transport, public services, and housing;

Or. en

Amendment 354

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Emphasises the key role of private investment and public-private partnerships in developing affordable housing, sustainable transport and resilient urban infrastructure; calls on the EU to support cities in leveraging private capital through innovative financing instruments;

Or. en

Amendment 355

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Calls on the EU to support partner countries in developing inclusive housing policies, including the expansion of social and public housing, rent regulation measures and anti-eviction protections for vulnerable populations;

Or. en

Amendment 356

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Is concerned that the EU faces a housing crisis characterised by rising house prices and increasing housing costs; notes that environmental and energy regulations limit supply while mass migration has inflated demand;

Or. en

Amendment 357

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 b. Calls for strengthened support for resilient urban infrastructure, including water management, flood protection and climate-adaptation measures, particularly in cities and human settlements most exposed to climate-related risks;

Or. en

Amendment 358

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 b. Stresses the importance of tackling the financialisation of housing markets and ensuring that housing is treated primarily as a social good rather than a speculative asset;

Or. en

Amendment 359

Lukas Mandl, Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 c. Encourages closer cooperation between cities, businesses, research institutions and civil society to foster innovation, share best practices and scale up successful urban solutions, including through EU platforms and international city partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 360

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 c. Encourages the development of cooperative and community-led housing models as sustainable and inclusive solutions to the housing crisis;

Or. en

Amendment 361

Damien Carême, Nikolas Farantouris

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 d. Encourages cooperation between European and partner-country cities through city-to-city partnerships and knowledge exchange initiatives;

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Amendment 362

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

SDG 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

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Amendment 363

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 a. Regrets the lack of actual progress towards meeting SDG 14 targets and, in some cases, their worsening outlook; is alarmed that none of the SDG 14 targets for 2020 were met; calls on building on the 2025 UN Ocean Conference commitments to urgently protect the ocean and deliver on the SDG 14;

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Amendment 364

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 b. Calls on the EU and its Member States to step up their financial contribution to protecting and restoring marine ecosystems;

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Amendment 365

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 c. Welcomes the adoption of the UN High Seas Treaty (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, or BBNJ); urges all Member States to swiftly complete their individual ratification processes; calls on the parties to continue work on the UN Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue and ensure swift implementation of the agreement, including by mobilising funds from the EU Global Ocean Programme; welcomes the Commission proposal to integrate the UN High Seas Treaty into EU law;

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Amendment 366

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 d. Recalls the commitment under target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for the effective conservation of at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas and of marine and coastal areas by 2030 through the establishment of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures; considers that increased efforts are required for the further expansion of marine and coastal protected areas to achieve the 30 % target and facilitate the conservation and sustainable management of marine species, habitats, ecosystems and resources; regrets that the EU is off track to meet its objectives to protect 30 % of its marine areas by 2030;

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Amendment 367

Pascal Canfin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19 e. Is alarmed by the increasing levels of marine pollution; calls for stronger measures and accelerated implementation as a matter of urgency to put an end to marine pollution both at EU and international level; underlines that plastics make up the largest, most harmful and most persistent share of marine litter; regrets the failure of global negotiations on a first ever inter-governmental plastics treaty; calls for the adoption of an ambitious binding global treaty on plastic pollution at the resumption of the intergovernmental negotiations in 2026;

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Amendment 368

Pierfrancesco Maran, Murielle Laurent

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for the EU to continue advocating for multilateralism, provide global leadership in implementing the 2030 Agenda, and fill voids left by others, by building new alliances and strengthening existing ones; stresses the need to reinforce international treaties and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and regional conservation initiatives;

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Amendment 369

Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for the EU to support international cooperation on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, while respecting the role of partner countries as the primary actors responsible for their own development policies; emphasises that these actions should be pragmatic and based on voluntary cooperation and mutual benefit, including through strengthening existing partnerships;

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Amendment 370

Abir Al-Sahlani, Barry Andrews, Charles Goerens, Hilde Vautmans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for the EU to continue advocating for multilateralism, an international rules-based order and for support for the UN system, provide global leadership in implementing the 2030 Agenda, and fill voids left by others, by providing funding, building new alliances and strengthening existing ones;

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Amendment 371

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls on the EU to continue to foster mutually beneficial partnerships, strengthen bilateral cooperation and work to improve multilateralism, wherever it adds real value and respects democratic sovereignty, and to demonstrate global leadership in development aid by building new alliances and strengthening existing ones;

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Amendment 372

Aurelijus Veryga, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for the EU to play an active role in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, including by building new alliances and strengthening existing partnerships;

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Amendment 373

Marc Jongen, Anja Arndt

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Emphasises that global partnerships should be based on mutual interests and balanced cooperation, taking into account the priorities of all partners;

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Amendment 374

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for the EU to continue advocating for free trade and the promotion of economic freedoms across the world, and fill voids left by others, by building new alliances and strengthening existing ones;

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Amendment 375

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 a. Reaffirms that Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) is a fundamental requirement to prevent EU policies from having adverse effects on poor and vulnerable populations in developing countries; calls for full compliance with PCD, with special attention paid to trade, finance, environment and climate change, food security, migration and security; emphasizes the need to proactively identify and leverage opportunities for synergy, in full alignment with the principles of the Agenda 2030—‘Leave no one behind’ and ‘Address the needs of those furthest behind first’—as well as the broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);

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Amendment 376

Tiago Moreira de Sá

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20a. Stresses that transatlantic cooperation has no alternative and that joint efforts are needed to strengthen security and stability as essential prerequisites for sustainable development;

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Amendment 377

Mounir Satouri

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Is alarmed about the annual investment gap of USD 4 trillion in the funding needed to achieve the SDGs, which is further exacerbated by declining official development assistance (ODA) levels; urges the EU and the Member States to strive to achieve the longstanding commitment of 0.7 % gross national income (GNI) target on ODA and between 0.15 and 0.2 per cent of ODA/GNI to the least development countries; recognises the importance of grant-based or highly concessional finance and non-debt creating instruments for developing countries; strongly encourages the exploration of options to leverage private finance and encourage further public-private partnerships to fill the SDG funding gap, while ensuring that private finance mobilised is not a substitute for existing commitment;

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Amendment 378

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Is concerned that the cost estimate needed to achieve the SDGs continues to climb; considers, against this background, that the adoption of the 0.7 % aid target as a functional target for real aid budgets across all aid donors is a bad policy; is of the opinion that aid as a fraction of a country's income does not constitute a meaningful metric for the adequacy of financial aid flows; considers that an efficient development policy needs to start from an estimate of the real aid needs on the recipient side, and then formulate a meaningful model and strategy of how aid can foster development; calls on the EU and its Member States to officially drop the 0.7 % aid target and calls for a new development strategy, aimed at improving the quality of development aid;

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