9 Amendments of Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES related to 2020/2276(INI)
Amendment 3 #
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1. Calls onUrges the Commission to review the current text and propose a new 2.0 strategy; deplores the fact that the strategy makes virtually no mention of fisheries and aquaculture, given the serious shortcomings identified; deplores, specifically, the fact that the strategy makes virtually no mention of fisheries (no mention at all) and aquaculture (mentioned only once, in an unspecific way), even though these industries play a vital role along the whole Atlantic coastline and help to, generate economic activity and jobs and play a part in shapeing our coastal regions, helping to maintain population levels and tackle demographic decline;
Amendment 5 #
2. Stresses that the only reference to fishing is to ‘fishing-for-litter actions’ and that, however important it is for fishers to take part in the clean-up of the oceans, which they already do, it is imperative that the socioeconomic impact of this sector be taken into accountand its main role as a driving force behind regions be taken into account with a view to promoting a strategy which, drawing on the sector's strengths, ensures that it continues to be sustainable into the future;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
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2. Stresses that the only reference to fishing is to ‘fishing-for-litter actions’ and that, however important it is for fishers to take part in the clean-up of the oceans, it is imperative that the socioeconomic impact of this sector be taken into account, since fisheries is the oldest activity of the blue economy;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
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3. CriticisDeplores the fact that the evaluation of the first Atlantic strategy ignored fisheries and aquaculture, although these sectors were included in the strategy;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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4. Notes that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU will profoundly alter the way EU vessels conduct their activities in the Atlantic Ocean and long-standing dynamics in the region; stresses that the Brexit Adjustment Reserve could be an important tool in this transition; deplores the fact that the budget allocated to this reserve to cover losses caused by the UK's withdrawal in the fisheries sector is completely inadequate and the distribution criteria proposed by the Commission do not treat every part of the sector concerned equally;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
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5. Notes that, if the strategy is to be truly effective, the role of the regions must be strengthened, and above all that of the outermost regions, in particular because they are home to a significant proportion of European biodiversity, but also because these regions are greatly dependent of blue economy for their social and economic sustainability;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
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6. Believes that the Atlantic Strategy should incorporate links with the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy, in order to guarantee synergy between these initiatives; takes the view, in this respect, that the overall impact of these strategies on the Atlantic region must be analysed, from both an environmental and a social and economic point of view, to enable these strategies to foster a strong, prosperous and sustainable sector that is resistant to threats such as climate change;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
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6. Believes that the Atlantic Strategy should incorporate links with the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy, in order to guarantee synergy between these initiatives; The fisheries and aquaculture sectors play a key role providing healthy food with reduced carbon foot print, and the interconnection of the Atlantic Strategy with both strategies is essential;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
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7. Stresses that the Atlantic coastline offers opportunities for other sectors with significant potential, such as renewable marine energy, research and shipbuilding; deplores the fact that no funding has been earmarked for the implementation of the strategy; takes the view that, once reviewed, it should have an appropriate budget.;