Activities of Ian DUNCAN related to 2014/2214(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on an EU strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region
Amendments (11)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate regular dialogue between EUSAIR and Scottish partners so each can be informed of good practices and so the innovative approaches to Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the North Sea can be shared;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the importance of regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the importance of regional cooperation, based on the principle of subsidiarity, as the cornerstone of any regional strategy;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to ensure that third countries involved in projects in the macro-region comply with the relevant Union acquis, such as the Common Fisheries Policy, in order to guarantee sustainable exploitation of the Union's resources; further notes that good governance mechanisms are crucial for the implementation of environmental policy;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate regular dialogue between EUSAIR and Scottish partners so each can be informed of good practices and the innovative approach to Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the North Sea;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that experience with existing macro-regional strategies shows that good and stable governance mechanisms are crucial for an effective implementation of environment policy;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to regularly inform and consult Parliament with the results of the implementation of EUSAIR;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that pressure on marine and coastal ecosystems can be reduced through better understanding of biodiversity and that exchange of best practices between their managing authorities further enhances biodiversity;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses grave concern at the renewed impulse to the exploration andRecalls that exploitration of oil and gas, both offshore and on land, especially in areas already heavily affected by significant environmental consequences; stresses that this is in contradiction with the Union's climate and renewable energy targets is a Member State competence under Article 194 of the TFEU;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that pressure on marine and coastal ecosystems is reduced through better knowledge of biodiversity; notes that exchanging best practices among their managing authorities further preserves biodiversity;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges Member States to actively involve all stakeholders in the decision-making procedures concerning the macro-region, particularly local communities, which must be able to exercise their right to protect their environment and health when these are put in danger by polluting and dangerous economic activities.articipate in decisions taken about their local environment