6 Amendments of Richard SEEBER related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – part II – point 1 – paragraph 2
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and, advanced manufacturing systems and eco- innovation. Many innovative products incorporate several of these technologies simultaneously, as single or integrated parts. While each technology offers technological innovation, the accumulated benefit from combining a number of enabling technologies can also lead to technological leaps. Tapping into cross- cutting key enabling technologies will enhance product competitiveness and impact. The numerous interactions of these technologies will therefore be exploited. Dedicated support will be provided for larger-scale pilot line and demonstrator projects.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 a (new)
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 a (new)
1.5 a. Eco-innovation 1.5.1 Specific objective for eco-innovation The specific objective of eco-innovation is to foster an innovative European industry and innovation community which targetly creates new products, processes and services that deliver green growth and environmental benefits and which is recognized to be a world-leader. The aim is to increase resource-efficiency, reduction of environmental impacts, preventing (water) pollution and / or achieving a more efficient, effective and responsible use of natural resources. 1.5.2 Rationale and Union added value Industrial leadership in eco-innovation will lead to improved environmental performance and resilience across the economy being at the same time cost- effective and good for business and society, from rural to urban citizens, as a whole. The global market (2020) for eco- industries is rapidly expanding and this EU business sector is already growing rapidly: EU eco-industries are often world leaders. Horizon 2020 needs to build on this. Eco-innovation needs to permeate all sectors of the economy and society, providing the basis for a significant competitive advantage for Europe to face up to the challenge of sustainability. Therefore eco-innovation is a key enabling technology. Eco-industries are marked by the presence of large numbers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These firms account for approximately half of the total employment. Hence, SMEs in partnership with larger industry-partners must play an increasing role in innovating new technologies and solutions and in implementing them. Key sources of innovations are at the interface between eco-innovation and other enabling technologies, to start with ICT (monitoring and sensoring) and nanotechnologies. 1.5.3 Broad lines of the activities Eco-innovation is any form of innovation resulting in or aiming at significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development, through reducing impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environmental pressures, or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources. Eco-innovation activities focus on sustainable innovations in and across the following fields: a) Green energy supply b) Energy Efficiency c) Material Efficiency d) Green mobility e) Water f) Waste
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
1.2 a. Addressing the causes of infertility - There is a need for research in order to develop more effective prevention, diagnosis and management on disorders that are connected with infertility. Research will focus on areas such as causes of infertility including the foetal origin of infertility and other related disorders.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 b (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 b (new)
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5 – title
Annex 1 – part III – point 5 – title
5. Climate and water action, resource efficiency and raw materials
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.3 a (new)