6 Amendments of Pilar AYUSO related to 2012/0337(COD)
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 6
Annex 1 – point 6
6. Environmental change in the EU is increasingly caused by developments taking place at global level, including demographics, consumption and trade patterns, and rapid technological progress. These may offer significant opportunities for economic growth and societal well- being, but pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society and are causing environmental degradation worldwidein terms of environmental conservation.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 17
Annex 1 – point 17
17. However, recent assessments show that biodiversity in the EU is still being lost and that most ecosystems are seriously degraded. The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 sets out targets and actions needed to reverse these negative trends and to enhance ecosystem services. It must be implemented in full to enable the EU to meet its biodiversity headline target for 2020. Whereas the strategy includes built- in measures to improve the implementation of the Birds and Habitats directives, including the Natura 2000 network, reaching the headline target will require the full implementation of all existing legislation aimed at protecting natural capital. The Commission should therefore ensure that Natura 2000 network conservation management plans meet the criteria laid down in Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. The active participation of land owners and land users is also required with a view to getting them involved in policies to preserve biodiversity.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 17 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 17 a (new)
17a. The Member States must draw up management plans encompassing different aspects of various other policies. The Member States must take account of the fact that water resources and certain crops are essential preconditions for the successful conservation of certain habitats and species.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 20
Annex 1 – point 20
20. In the case of the marine environment, while the maritime sector offers economic opportunities, from fishing, shipping and aquaculture to raw materials and offshore energy and marine biotechnology, care needs to be taken to ensure their exploitation is compatible with the conservation and sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems. The conservation of marine resources necessitates an agreement between the Member States and the Commission on the digital mapping of EU waters, including protected areas and protected species. This map should include features that must be protected under the Treaties and environmental impact assessment legislation, such as natural resources, biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Commission should call for international waters, especially the Mediterranean, to be studied as part of Integrated Maritime Policy.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 23
Annex 1 – point 23
23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a 'land degradation neutral world'. The EU and Member States should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operational within their respective competencies as well atake measures to address soil quality issues within a binding legal framework. Targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 44
Annex 1 – point 44
44. Access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the EU, while ensuring the good quality of Europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the EU’s tourism industry. Adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently, partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use. With a view to helping ensure compliance with EU water quality legislation, measures must be taken to restore natural river banks and reforest the surrounding areas.