5 Amendments of Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN related to 2011/2307(INI)
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recognises that prevention is more cost-effective and environmentally desirable than measures taken following the introduction and establishment of an invasive alien species. Priority should therefore be given to preventing the introduction of invasive alien species, as supported in the Convention on Biological Diversity's hierarchical approach to IAS;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Acknowledges that the majority of invasive vertebrate animal species in Europe were introduced intentionally (for deliberate release into the environment or for keeping in controlled settings in which animals escaped or were released); calls on the Commission and Members States to ensure that prevention is a priority with the import, trade and keeping of invasive alien species regulated at the EU-level based on transparent, scientific guidelines;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to come forward in 2012 with a legislative proposal which takes a holistic approach to the problem of invasive alien speciplant and animal species, focusing on prevention through strict import rules and with consideration of humane managing practices;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Recognises that the EU is a top importer of wildlife and through its policies and commercial activities influences biodiversity conservation in other parts of the world; Calls on the EU to take measures to reduce the negative impacts of EU consumption patterns on biodiversity by incorporating initiatives for sustainable agriculture and wildlife trade in all trade agreements;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Supports the Commission's proposal to include a chapter on sustainable development in all new trade agreements providing for substantial environmental provisions of importance in the trade context including on biodiversity goals;