Many member states took the view that the CAP, in its second pillar dedicated to rural development, already provided for measures taking account of the EU climate objectives.
Paljud liikmesriigid asusid seisukohale, et ühine põllumajanduspoliitika juba pakub oma maaelu arengule pühendatud teise sambaga meetmeid, milles arvestatakse ELi kliimaeesmärkidega.