11 Amendments of Åsa WESTLUND related to 2011/2194(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas for a decade the 6th EAP has provided an overarching framework for environment policy, during which time environmental legislation hwas been consolidated and substantially completed,successfully extended and whereas its adoption by codecision has increased its legitimacy and has helped create a sense of empowerment; whereas, however, it had various shortcomings which have to be addressed.
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The European Parliament believes that many of the goals contained in the 6:e Environment Action Programme are well formulated, but is also aware that many of the goals are far from satisfied. The European Parliament would therefore like to see more of these objectives being transferred to the 7:e Environmental Action Programme.
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The European Parliament wishes to emphasise the importance of allowing the precautionary principle to govern the EU's environment policy.
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The European Parliament is aware that it must also continue to be a goal to break the link between economic growth and environmental impact and environmental degradation.
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. The European Parliament emphasises that it is particularly important, while still a great challenge, to break the link between economic development and transport emissions.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17 d. The European Parliament emphasises the importance of integrating sustainable development into all training and would therefore like the 7:e Environmental Action Programme to include a strategy to achieve this.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 20 – indent 3 a (new)
- aims to create a toxin-free environment, and is therefore reviewing the legislation on chemicals, particularly with regard to endocrine disruptors, nanotechnology, the combined effects of chemicals and the increased use of chemicals in many everyday products.
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. The European Parliament believes there is a need for a holistic approach to health and the environment, which focuses on precaution and the prevention of risks, and in particular takes account of vulnerable groups such as foetuses, children and young people.
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20 f. The 7e Environmental Action Programme should also focus on increasing the knowledge of how chemicals reach and affect the human body during various stages of development.
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20 g. The European Parliament emphasises the importance of the 7:e Environmental Action Programme giving great weight to the continued phasing out of mercury, both within and outside the EU.
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20 h. The European Parliament calls for the 7:e Environmental Action Programme to include a comprehensive position on the challenges and opportunities resulting from the movement of more and more people to large cities.