3 Amendments of Younous OMARJEE related to 2012/2295(INI)
Amendment 3 #
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1. Maintains that a bioeconomy is a key element for smart green growth in Europe and stresses that regional development policy has a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy; points out that regional development policy is now a more potent means than ever of supporting smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, given its strong thematic concentration; notes that, out of the eleven regional policy objectives, seven relate directly or indirectly to the bioeconomy; points out that the bioeconomy is having a significant impact on the regions and isthat it should promotinge economic growth andand social growth, well-being, environmental protection and improved health, as well as creatinge jobs;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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2a. Points out that Europe’s outermost regions enjoy exceptional biodiversity and unique climates and geomorphological features; stresses that these regions therefore hold enormous potential for bioeconomy research and innovation and can play a pivotal role in nurturing 'green' growth at European level;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
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5. Maintains that the bioeconomy will do much to enhance resource efficiency and reduce dependence on imported raw materials and energy and non-renewable natural resources; points to the importance of the forest sector and other bio-based industry and maintains that carbon-neutral renewable natural resources and raw materials, such as wood and wood fibre, canmust replace non-renewable fossil raw materials; points out that bioeconomy industry produces many high added value products, for example chemicals, medicines, plastics, and other innovative new materials; highlights the potential of biotechnologies based on marine resources, which are yet to be fully harnessed.