International and European Update

International events and European developments

Programme Strategy Meeting on Shale gas October 10 th, 11th, 12th 2012

Alternative World Water Forum (FAME)

- March 16th, 2012 -“We engage ourselves to organise the following actions :

– Reinforcing the coordination of our actions at the European and international level;

– Drafting a joint and international statement / petition against hydraulic fracturing;

– Coordinating a joint calendar;– Constructing a day of international mobilisation as soon as possible ”

NGOs Joint Statement - April 24th, 2012 -

“We further note the following:– SG/SO/CBM will increase total GHG emissions and

slow down large-scale deployment of RES– Fracking goes against precautionary principle– Many studies needed – No existing process to consistently include citizens

and communities in decision-making related to shale gas

– No exhaustive disclosure of chemicals used

Therefore, no further SG/SO/CBM activities should proceed & Member States should suspend all ongoing activities, abrogate permits, and place a ban on any new projects”

Rio +20 Anti-fracking meeting

at the Cupula Dos Povos - June 22nd, 2012 -

“We engage ourselves to:– Reinforcing the coordination of our actions at international level; – Strengthen the alliances and solidarity between international, national

and local movements; – Work on a process at the international level to hold frackers legally

accountable; – Coordinate a global joint calendar; – Build a day of international mobilisation as well as supporting all national

action days against fracking”

Global Frackdown- June 22nd, 2012 -

Objectives:•Cut through the industry propaganda•Global context to amplify local campaigns•Build a broad based call for a ban on fracking

Results:•180 partners organisations•+ 200 actions•+ 20 countries in 5 continents•Number of people: dozens of thousands

Recent developments at the EU level

European ParliamentBoguslaw Sonik, Poland, EPP, ENVI Committee – Pro-shale gas₋Strong opposition in the ENVI Committee and among the shadow rapporteurs (Greens, S&D, ALDE, GUE)₋Balanced compromises and many anti-shale gas amendmentsCCl: Most of the risks recognised, polluter pays pple promoted, baseline studies and monitoring needed, full chemicals disclosure mandatory, no EU funds, call for review a existing EU legislation and ban in sensitive areas

Niki Tzavela, Greece, EFD, ITRE Committee – Pro-shale gas⁻ITRE Committee very conservative very pro-SG⁻Limited influence of oppositionCCl: Need for a robust regulatory framework… BUT: Shale gas sold as a necessary fuel for energy security, with a role to achieve EU climate objectives (decarbonisation of energy sector by 2050) and existing EU legislation adequate for licensing, early exploration and production.

European Commission

DG Clima – Climate impact of SG production₋Shale gas 41% - 49% less carbon-intensive than coal₋But shale gas 5% more carbon-intensive than conventional gas Ongoing debate

JRC (Joint Research Centre) – Energy market impacts in the EU₋Promotion of new technologies reducing the cost of production (closed-loop system, multi-directionnal wells₋Uncertainties generated by unclear amount of reserves, cumulative impact of multi-well pads₋Even in best-case scenario: Europe not gas self-sufficient (can only provide maximum 40% of the gas demand) No energy independence

European Commission