Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2011/2194(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the review of the 6th Environmental Action Programme and the setting of priorities for the 7th Environmental Action Programme
Amendments (4)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1a. Highlights the importance of integrating environmental objectives into all Union policies; stresses the need to translate broad thematic strategies into robust legislation with clear targets and timetable in order to ensure that the 7th Environmental Action Programme paves the way for the EU to halve its ecological footprint by 2030;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the European Commission, when reviewing the EIA Directive and Directive 2001/42/EC, to strictly apply criteria for protection of landscapes and natural environment when selecting sites for renewable energyrgy and industrial sites and other facilities; the Commission should create indicators to assess their visual impact and developpotential adverse impact and pay full attention to the Articles in the TFEU related to the protection of cultural and natural heritage;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the objectives of the Low Carbon Economy Roadmap 2050 can only be achieved if complementary strategies arend clear targets are set and implemented, including assessment of agricultureal practices, reforestation, robust sustainability criteria for biomass, biofuels and other natural resources, and the introduction of policy incentives for innovation and rapid implementationdeployment of solar a, wind, marine energyand other forms of sustainable energy generation;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the 7th Environmental Action Programme to prioritise reduced, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources in all sectors of the EU economy, with a particular focus on industrial processes, households, transport and energy use; this objective should be clearly prioritised in Horizon 2020 and other EU research and funding frameworks;