1. International and European Update International events and European developments Programme Strategy Meeting on Shale gas October 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 2012

2. Alternative World Water Forum (FAME) - March 16 th, 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 ”

3. NGOs Joint Statement - April 24 th, 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”

4. Rio +20 Anti-fracking meeting at the Cupula Dos Povos - June 22 nd, 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”

5. Global Frackdown - June 22 nd, 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

6. Recent developments at the EU level

7. European Parliament Boguslaw 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 amendments CCl: 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 opposition CCl: 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.

8. DG Environment European Commission

9. 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