23 Amendments of Catherine CHABAUD related to 2019/2158(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050 in line with the Green Deal objectives; whereas offshore renewable energy should play a key role in achieving this objective through an integrated approach taking into account the three pillars of sustainability;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas according to the Commission’s estimates, 30 % of the EU’s electricity demand in 2050 will be met by offshore wind, corresponding to an increase from the current 12 GW offshore wind capacity in the EU-27 to a target of 300 GW in 2050, and to reach 40 GW of ocean energy capacity by 2050;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas other offshore renewable energy sources such as wave or, tidal technology play an important role in the Commission’s offshore renewable energy strategy, although there are currently no large-scale commercial wave or tidal technology installations in operationand thermal technologies, floating offshore wind, floating photovoltaic installations and the use of algae to produce biofuels play an important role in the Commission’s offshore renewable energy strategy, as they can contribute to reach climate neutrality and enhanced European leadership in these promising technologies, and create new jobs, whereas it is necessary to continue research and innovation as other offshore renewable energy could have less impact on fishing activities, fish stocks and marine environment;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas other offshore renewable energy sources such as wave or tidal technology play an important role in the Commission’s offshore renewable energy strategy, although there are currently no large-scale commercial wave or tidal technology installations in operation, many of these other energy sources could be promising and more appropriate in some areas where fishing activities takes place if given the right research and development support;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas offshore wind turbines have an average life cycle of 25 to 30 years; whereas very few turbines have so far been decommissioned, whereas a long- term vision based on a circular economy and life-cycle approach is necessary in order to assess the impacts on other activities, such as fishing, and on local communities and ecosystems, at the end of the project, whereas eco-conception through specific materials and designs of the infrastructures can foster the development of local biodiversity, whereas recycling methods or maintaining infrastructures as artificial reefs have to be assessed at an early stage of the conception of the project;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the most cost- and space- efficient way to achieve the 2050 offshore capacity target would be through multiple use of the same maritime space by different sectors; , by considering a co-benefit approach, according to which, each activity benefits from the other, as cohabitation of activities can be positive regarding the environment and socio- economic profits ;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the cumulation of current and future offshore renewable developments has the biggest impact on trawling fleetfishing operations targeting demersal species and crustaceans;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is concerned about theHighlights the need to avoid negative long-term impact thatcaused by offshore wind turbines have on ecosystems, fish stocks and biodiversity, and consequently on fisheries as a whole, over their life cycle; emphasises the need for a life cycle approach on its development, from construction through operation and decommissioning;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises that offshore renewable energy should be deployed creating opportunities for other activities, through an environmental, social and economic co-benefits approach, ensuring benefits for fishers and local communities
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that thee need to minimize the risk of large-scale roll-out of offshore wind farms (OWFs) risks harming the physical functioning of the sea basin, in particular sea and air currents, which might contribute to a mixing of the stratified water column and consequently influence the nutrient cycle, wave generation, tidal amplitudes and bedload sediment transport, while infrasonic noise from rotating blades could chase fish away from OWFs, and electromagnetic fields from underwater cables, as well as underwater noise from pile driving, could have severe negative impacts on marine life; stresses in this regard the need for further development and research on how to avoid and mitigate these negative effects;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that potential artificial reef effects are limited to the operational phase of an offshore wind turbine and that decommissioning may make any benefits temporary, unless a long-term vision assessment of the project offers the choice to leave the infrastructure after its operation;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out the need to consider the characteristics of the sea bottom when deploying offshore wind farms so as not to build infrastructure where it would risk altering the local habitat and ecosystem;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Proposes to assess the combination and integration of OWFs within maritime protected areas (MPAs) against clearly defined habitat and biodiversity conservation objectives, including those pertaining to fisheries resources, underlines that management committees should be set up in these MPAs for better coexistence of activities;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that OWFs should, whenever possible, be placed in zones where fishing is not permitted, in order to minimize negative impacts on the fishing industry.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that any restriction on access to traditional fishing grounds directly affects the livelihoods of EU fishers and dependent jobs ashore, and that it could undermines the responsible and sustainable provision of food security;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that overlap analysis of offshore renewables and fisheries suggests a sharp increase in special conflict potential in European waters over the coming years, calls for consultation, dialogues and networks to be set up at an early stage, in order to reduce and avoid conflicts;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. StressNotes that overlap analysis of offshore renewables and fisheries suggests a sharp increase in specatial conflict potential in European waters over the coming years; stresses in this regard the need for early and inclusive spatial planning, both with regards to placement and lay-out of OFWs
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses that outermost regions and islands energy mixes are highly dependent on fossil fuels imports despite their local characteristics which are conducive to the development of renewables; calls, therefore, on the Commission and Member States to pay special attention and dedicate specific funding to the development of offshore renewable energy in these territories in order to minimize dependency on fossil energy;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines must neither generate enduring environmental impacts nor pose safety risks to fishing vessels due to any remaining sub-seabed infrastructure, points out, in addition, that recycling methods should be developed to reduce the impacts on the environment;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that assessments of the economic and socio-cultural effects of offshore renewables on fisheries are lacking in recent empirical studies; urges the Commission, therefore, to carry out further research looking beyond environmental impacts in order to assess the possible negative economic and social impacts on fisheries of investments in OWFoffshore renewables and identify proper ways to overcome these negative impacts;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Proposes that Member States increase coordination in the field of OWF research in order to facilitate the collection and exchange of research findings and data; recalls that offshore wind energy is one of the most advanced technologies, but that other technologies are promising and sometimes more appropriate in some areas where fishing activities takes place;calls for additional support for research and development in this regard;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Proposes that Member States increase coordination in the field of OWF research in order to facilitate the collection and exchange of research findings and data, as well as exchange of best practices;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls for the EU to promote and support OWF in its external action, in particular with third countries where access to energy remains uneven and limited, in line with the Green Deal’s objectives;