18 Amendments of Merja KYLLÖNEN related to 2017/2055(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea UNCLOS, being complemented by the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of UNCLOS relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, United Nations Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the European Union Common Fisheries Policy,
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Joint Communication entitled ‘International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans’ and the actions set out therein; reaffirms the importance of international ocean and sea governance and its economic, environmental and social components, which should be based on a cross-sectoral approach with a focus on the integrated maritime policy and the cross- cutting policies it incorporates, in particular Blue Growth, marine knowledge and data, maritime spatial planning, integrated maritime surveillance and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the 1992 Helsinki Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment in the Baltic Sea Area which entered into force on 17 January 2000, HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan, adopted by all the coastal states and the EU in 2007, and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region,
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to draw up their maritime spatial plans by 31 March 2021 at the latest; calls on the Commission to start work on drafting proposals for international guidelines and to lead an international forum on maritime spatial planning which will produce the best practice that will make it possible to boost international cooperation, improve the management and use of the oceans and seas and increase transparency;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it is widely agreed that the environmental health of the oceans and seas is under significant threat and at risk of being irreversibly damaged unless targeted and coordinated efforts are undertaken by the world community;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas current pressures on the marine environment include damage to habitats, persistent hazardous substances in sediments and waterbodies, invasive species, pollution and nutrient enrichment, as well as high exploitation rates of marine species and acidification induced by climate change;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Is deeply concerned about the ongoing migration crisis in the Mediterranean, in particular the humanitarian aspects but also the impact on maritime transport, including passenger ships, cruise ships and container ships, the safety of the vessels and of their crew and cargo, and general maritime safety;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes, that as a means to decarbonize the shipping sector BioLNG use should be promoted for use in sector;BioLNG produced form wastes through anaerobic digestion have high GHG savings potential.BioLNG, is a drop-in fuel for LNG powered ships, and the guarantee of origin system for biogas should be developed to allow grid injection of biomethane to meet the demand in ports;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the trans-boundary nature of the ocean and sea means that activities and the pressures that they cause necessitate collaborative work between governments across marine regions to ensure the sustainability of shared resources; whereas the multiplicity and complexity of ocean and sea governance measures therefore calls for a broad range of interdisciplinary expertise as well as regional and international cooperation;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, according to the scientific evidence presented in the 2014 International Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), the warming of the climate system is unequivocal, climate change is occurring and human activities have been the predominant cause of the warming observed since the middle of the 20th century, the widespread and substantial climate change impacts of which have already become evident in natural and human systems on all continents and across the oceans and seas;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Improving the international ocean, seas and marine resources governance framework
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the essential role of oceans and seas for supporting life on earth, sustainable development, employment and innovation; shares the growing concern about the need for better governance and protection of the oceans and seas;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Joint Communication on International ocean governance, which highlights the EU’s commitment to achieving the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources as identified in SDG 14 of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; calls for the EU to assume a leading role as global actor to strengthen international ocean and sea governance;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes, furthermore, with regard to international law on air pollution that, under UNCLOS, Member States are not permitted to inspect ships, even in cases of solid evidence of infringement; calls, therefore,that the UNCLOS Convention imposes the obligation to UNCLOS parties to inspect vessels in their capacity as flag, port and coastal State; calls on the UN parties to enhance the legal framework of UNCLOS with the aim of addressing any existing governance gaps and of establishing robust enforcement mechanisms for international environmental law;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need for a specific and tangible action plan on the EU’s engagement in the Arctic, in which the aim of preserving the Arctic’s vulnerable ecosystem should be the starting point; notes, however, that in order for the EU action plan to be successful, it requires active dialogue with the Arctic Council;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls its position for an ambitious circular economy package with EU marine litter reduction objectives of 30 % and 50 % in 2025 and 2030 respectively and increased recycling targets for plastic packaging, including promotion of actions for design and production of replacement materials for plastics;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Reiterates, that BioLNG use should be promoted as a means to decarbonize the shipping sector and the use of biogas in transport should be primarily reserved for the shipping sector, where BioLNG represents an existing advanced renewable fuel. The infrastructure developments set out in Directive 2014/94/EU should accommodate to the use of BioLNG in the maritime sector, where currently limited other renewable options exist;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Strengthening international ocean and sea research and data