The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter
· A9-0039/2021 · Proposition de résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 518 votes to 97, with 77 abstentions, a resolution on the effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter.
As stated in UN Human Rights Council resolution 41/21, the impacts of climate change are already having a negative impact on the effective enjoyment of human rights. Restrictions and containment measures related to COVID-19 have reduced transparency and monitoring of human rights abuses while limiting access to justice and the ability of environmental defenders to effectively participate in decision-making processes.
Parliament called on the EU and its Member States to strengthen the link between human rights and the environment through their external…
For: 518(75 %). Against: 97(14 %). Abstentions: 77(11 %). In total, 692 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandfor
Asim ADEMOVEPP · Bulgariafor
Isabella ADINOLFIEPP · Italyfor
Matteo ADINOLFIIdentity and Democracy · Italyagainst
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Mazaly AGUILARECR · Spainagainst
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Alviina ALAMETSÄGreens/EFA · Finlandfor
Alexander ALEXANDROV YORDANOVEPP · Bulgariadid not vote
European People’s PartyFor: 152(87 %). Against: 2(1 %). Abstentions: 20(11 %). In total, 174 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 140(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 140 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 88(91 %). Against: 1(1 %). Abstentions: 8(8 %). In total, 97 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 73(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 73 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 0(0 %). Against: 72(99 %). Abstentions: 1(1 %). In total, 73 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 2(3 %). Against: 17(27 %). Abstentions: 43(69 %). In total, 62 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 34(92 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 3(8 %). In total, 37 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 29(81 %). Against: 5(14 %). Abstentions: 2(6 %). In total, 36 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 84(88 %). Against: 10(11 %). Abstentions: 1(1 %). In total, 95 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 47(59 %). Against: 23(29 %). Abstentions: 9(11 %). In total, 79 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 40(54 %). Against: 27(36 %). Abstentions: 7(9 %). In total, 74 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 54(93 %). Against: 4(7 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 58 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 25(48 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 27(52 %). In total, 52 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 32(97 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(3 %). In total, 33 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 19(66 %). Against: 5(17 %). Abstentions: 5(17 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 15(71 %). Against: 6(29 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 12(60 %). Against: 5(25 %). Abstentions: 3(15 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Hungary
For: 17(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 17 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
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