EUSDS - zásady

Hlavní zásady (ponecháno v angl. originálu):

  1. Limiting climate change and increasing the use of clean energy

    • the phasing out of subsidies to fossil fuel production and consumption by 2010

    • a new framework for energy taxation

    • tradeable permits for CO2

    • promoting alternative fuels, such as biofuels for cars and trucks

    • actions to improve energy efficiency.

  2. Addressing threats to public health.

    • establishing a European Food Authority in 2002

    • further reorientation of support from the Common Agricultural Policy towards quality in production methods and output rather than quantity, including the phase out of tobacco subsidies, while putting into place measures to develop alternative sources of income and economic activity for tobacco workers and growers

    • improving consumer information and awareness through clear food labelling

    • a comprehensive Community strategy to promote health and safety at work.

  3. Managing natural resources more responsibly

    • establishing indicators on biodiversity and resource use

    • reducing the EU fishing fleets to a level compatible with global sustainability

    • further reform of the CAP

    • an Integrated Product Policy to cut waste

    • putting in place of EU legislation on environmental liability by 2003.

  4. Improving the transport system and land use

    • a framework for transport charges to get prices for different modes of transport right

    • prioritising investments in public transport and railways

    • inland waterways and short sea shipping

    • developing open markets at EU level for railways and air traffic.