18 Amendments of Michael GAHLER related to 2016/2228(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the national Arctic strategies of Arctic states, in particular those of the Kingdom of Denmark (2011), Sweden (2011) and Finland (2013), as well as those of other EU and other EEA Member States,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the June 2016 Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy and the 17 October 2016 Council Conclusions on this topic,
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of UNCLOS in providing a complementary multilateral legal framework for settling intra-Arctic sovereignty issuesthe delimitation of the Arctic continental shelf; notes that only very few unresolved issues of jurisdiction exist in the Arctic; considers respect for international law in the Arctic essential; advocates a strong role for the EU in promoting effective multilateral arrangements and a global rules-based order through the strengthening and consistent implementation of relevant international, regional and bilateral agreements, frameworks and arrangements; underlines that the EU should have a strong role in reaching an agreement to maintain the Arctic, which is not under any country’s jurisdiction, as an area of common heritage to be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes; notes that this does not concern navigation and traditional livelihoods;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union and its entry into force on 4 November 2016;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States affiliated to the work of the Arctic Council to support the development of an Arctictrengthen the ongoing work in the Arctic Council regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to preserve the vulnerable ecosystem of the Arctic; notes that this special EIA should eventually be made mandatory and take account of at least the following aspects when evaluating projects taking place in the Arcticsecuring a sustainable development of the Arctic with regards to economic, ecological and social factors; calls for establishing and promoting a best- practice document for EIAs in the Arctic on strategic and project-level; notes that EIAs should take account of the particular vulnerabilities of Arctic ecosystems and communities:
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 5
Paragraph 6 – indent 5
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance to find mechanisms to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR – for companies doing business in the Arctic Region through cooperation with representatives of the business sector, such as the Arctic Economic Council; explore the potential of voluntary mechanisms to encourage high industry standards in social and environmental performance, such as highlighting 'best performances' in an Arctic Corporate Responsibility Index based on for instance the Arctic Business Investment Protocol and UN Global Compact Initiative;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Invites the Commission to investigate how EU funding mechanisms can contribute to vital infrastructure investments in the Arctic region and to explore the potential for a broader international financial cooperation on the development of new infrastructure including railroads, ports and satellites which are essential for safe operations, communication, environmental monitoring, and observing climate change in the Arctic;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of engaging Russia in Arctic cooperation, particularly EU-Russia cross-border cooperation, and the need to further assert EU strategic interests towards Russia by the use of selective engagement and to seek progress on issues of common concern where there is ground for global solutions to common challenges and threats; urges that this issue be included in the EU strategy on the Arctic;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that Arctic migration routes have formed whichto enter the European Union; emphasises that migration routes and increased transport should be considered when drafting an EU Arctic strategy;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for better and earlier involvement of indigenous peopleArctic residents, particularly indigenous peoples, and regional organizations in the making of a citizen-centred Arctic policy and into the work of the Arctic Council; stresses the need to safeguard their rights, culture and language;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Given that better knowledge of the Arctic is key to adequately meeting all challenges, encourages the promotion and facilitation of international scientific and research cooperation among all stakeholders active in the field of Arctic research and in establishing research infrastructures, including space related activities which are essential for safe operations, environmental monitoring, and observing climate change in the Arctic; supports cooperation between leading Arctic research institutions to develop an integrated European polar research programme under the EU- PolarNet initiative;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Looks forward to the entry into force of the IMO Polar Code in 2017 and 2018, which will make Arctic navigation safer;