Activities of Pierre KARLESKIND related to 2021/2012(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A European strategy for offshore renewable energy (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on a European strategy for offshore renewable energy
Amendments (10)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism's competence concerning maritime programming and an integrated maritime policy;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that renewable energy is key for decarbonisation, andRecalls the EU’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest; underlines that renewable energy is key for decarbonisation, and that it must be deployed in a coordinated manner taking into account all three pillars of sustainability; welcomes the Commission’s ambition in its strategy to reach 340 GW offshore renewable energy capacity by 2050;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that offshore renewable energy has an impact on fisheries and aquaculture; calls, as well as on ecosystems and biodiversity; for example, due to relocation of fishing areas, underwater noise pollution, and risks of collisions; calls, therefore for the establishment of networks, dialogue and cooperation with fishers at an early stagnd their organisations, at an early stage, to ensure fair and proper coexistence of activities through public participation, especially on areas for installations and grid infrastructure, and security zones, with feedback from experience and best practices exchange, in order to guarantee acceptance; emphasises the need to take into account local ecosystems and specificities, before the implementation of a project, with an integrated management approach via marine spatial planning; welcomes in this regard the Commission’s further analysis on the interactions between offshore renewable energy and other sea activities;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the deployment of offshore renewable energy should also be an opportunity for other activities, through an environmental, social and economic co- benefits approach, thus benefiting fishers and local communities, according to which each activity benefits from the other, for example, for marine biodiversity and fish stocks preservation through reef effect and reserve effect, for marine knowledge through data collection with sensors installed on infrastructures, for local job creation, including ports development and modernisation, especially fishing ports, thus benefiting the whole community from citizens, fishers and local communities, industries, to scientists; in this respect, positive impact infrastructures should be promoted; highlights the importance of continuously improving the involvement all stakeholders including fishers in developing, revising and implementing the Maritime Spatial Plans of Member States;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the opportunities that offshore renewable energy can offer to coastal tourism regions, both by increasing the energy-related sustainability of tourist stays, enhancing the appeal of the coastline, and by balancing seasonal economic effects, providing stable and predictable jobs and growth in local renewable offshore industries and small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) all year round;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that offshore renewable energy could be deployed in marine protected areas, with management committees, if in line with conservation objectives, in order to reduce impact on fisheries;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that offshore wind energy is one of the most advanced technologies, but thathowever other technologies having less impact on fisheries and aquaculture are also very promising, and are sometimes already available and, such as thermal energy, wave energy, tidal energy, renewable hydrogen, biofuels from algae etc., and can be more appropriate in some territories where fishing takes place; calls for additional support for research and development in order to accelerate the deployment of different offshore renewable energy;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the need for further offshore renewable energy development applies to all of Europe’s sea-basins and that areas with widely untapped offshore renewable potential, such as the Mediterranean Sea, require special attention, including through the funding of research and development into innovative technologies such as floating offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, while front runners, such as the North Sea, must continue to develop and to defend their leading global position for the benefit of Europe as a whole; considers that the European Union must do everything in its power to retain its position as leader in wind energy;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that outermost regions and islands energy mixes are highly dependent on fossil fuel imports despite having opportunities for renewables; calls on the Commission and Member States to pay special attention to theand dedicate specific funding for development ofing offshore renewable energy in these territories in order to minimize dependency on fossil energy;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the importance of implementing Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning; emphasises that planning must provide for a long- term vision that reconciles new activities, such as renewable energy, with long- running activities, such as fishing, allowing everyone to play a part in the sustainable development of the European maritime area;