Activities of Fernando RUAS related to 2016/2076(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking (A8-0303/2016 - Catherine Bearder) PT
Amendments (9)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas biodiversity conservation has been playing a key role in European environmental policy-making and whereas the protection of endangered animal and plant species is an issue of global interest, which requires cooperation between all nations, including those of the EU;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU continues to be one of the largest markets for illicit wildlife products – the demand for which is substantial – and whereas an action plan at European level tohas an essential role to play in addressing the issue of wildlife trafficking is an essential step forwardand the proceeds generated by criminal offences of that kind, especially transnationally, and in providing more effective means to combat this scourge, which constitutes nothing less than an assault on the rule of law and on the sustainable development of states and local communities in the places from where the products in question originate;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that corruption is one of the main enablers and contributors to the trade in illegal wildlife and wildlife products; welcomes the commitment made in the Commission strategy entitled ‘Trade for All’ to include ambitious anti-corruption provisionsprovisions to tackle the direct and indirect impact of corruption and wildlife trafficking in all future trade agreements;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the principle of effectiveness of public action requires the Member States to coordinate their actions if endangered species are to be protected successfully, implying a need to make efficient use of existing resources and agencies while bringing exhaustive expert assessment and monitoring to bear on potential illicit activities;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of ensuring the private sector’s involvement in the fight against wildlife trafficking, considering the role played byand impact of e- commerce platforms, distribution networks, transport and courier companies;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of effective and efficient labelling and traceability systems, as a guarantee of the legality and sustainability of trade in wildlife;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member State authorities to step up their cooperation in the fight against wildlife trafficking, particularly betweeny establishing coordinated cooperation between European and international agencies, as well as with enforcement agencies, including police, customs, judicial, and sanitary and trade inspection authorities, each exercising their specific responsibilities with a view to implementing measures on the ground;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees with the Commission that training activities are an essential part of the fight against organised crime, including wildlife trafficking, and also considers it essential to promote awareness raising and education focusing on environmental protection and the impacts brought about by trafficking in products obtained from wild fauna and flora;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points to the urgent need to strengthen, and provide for better coordination of, measures to combat wildlife trafficking and the root causes thereof, involving not just countries of origin, but also transit and marketing countries, and intensifying dialogue and technical cooperation with the authorities and, above all, local communities in those countries;