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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-09-25"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Outcome of World Summit on Sustainable Development2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020925.1.3-032"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-09-25-Speech-3-0332
lpv:speaker	lp:Dorette Corbey2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partij van de Arbeid (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Temporary committee on foot and mouth disease (2002-01-17--2002-12-17)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I shall focus on the European programme on climate change. I fully and wholeheartedly agree with everything Mrs Anneli Hulthén has to say on this matter, but I do miss one aspect, namely communication with the citizen. Since the recent floods, the seriousness of any potential climate change is starting to strike home, but few are aware, let alone convinced, of the need for action. I would suggest three points that could facilitate communication with the citizen. First of all, I believe that the citizen must be given clear choices. Although Member States play an important role in this, the Commission can do a great deal to clarify the options. What is the implication, for example, of reducing the maximum speed on motorways to 100 km/hour? How much do we stand to gain? What does it mean if each house were to be fitted with a solar panel or use low-energy light bulbs? Are these merely drops in the ocean or do they make a substantial contribution? If the choices were clear, then citizens could become involved in the subject of climate. Policy on climate could then also become integrated in a climate strategy. Secondly, policy on climate should be placed much more in the context of development. Investing in sustainable energy is costly, but rewarding. At present, 2 billion people have no access to electricity. Sustainable energy is local and can give an enormous boost to development. We should not only send out this message in Johannesburg, but also in Brussels and Strasbourg, and preferably every day. Thirdly, a flagship is what is needed. Member States must invest jointly in the development of sustainable energy and energy efficiency. Something along the lines of the Airbus project. The Sixth Framework Programme for research and Article 169 offer good opportunities in this area. A flagship project is visible to the citizens and can play a key role in public awareness. Commissioner, in my view, there could be a little more enthusiasm for policy on climate. To date, we have mainly sent out a negative signal and a sombre message. More attention to communication and the political aspects could contribute to public involvement."@en1

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