Activities of Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES related to 2011/0401(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)
Amendments (111)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendasnovation through the active participation of the societal actors (researchers, citizens and civil society, policy makers and industry) in the research and innovation process, notably by ensuring the uptake of the gender dimension; by promoting science education, by guaranteeing the respect of ethical legislation and promoting the emergence of an adherence to the highest ethical standards worldwide; by increasing the accessibility and re-use of the results of publicly funded research, in particular scientific publications and data; by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing a governance framework that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitatinges their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science take often place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The participation of research teams in different projects should be contemplated as the reinforcement of quality and the possibility of an international co-operation.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Research infrastructures' (RI) "are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Trans - European technology transfer' means the transfer of scientific outcomes and technology between public and private bodies located in different EU Member States.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness. Trans - European technology transfer should be the main tool in achieving these goals.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). The relevant performance indicators and the instruments for the connexion between Research and Innovation and the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smaret set out in the introduction of Annex Ipecialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects and transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular: (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs; (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15; (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b; (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process; (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1).
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the added value of action at Union level, particularly the Trans - European nature;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) Helping the creation and strengthening of association networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis should be finished before June 2013.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – heading 1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex I – heading 1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Science for and with Society towards enable all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new)
New instrument: implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f b) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new)
Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new)
4.3 a. Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
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 systems22 . These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
(e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.3.3. – point g a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1.3.3. – point g a (new)
(ga). new materials concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.2. – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.2. – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point a – paragraph 1
Development of emerging technology areas such as synthetic biologybiology systems, bio- informatics and synthetic biology and systems biology, which hold great promise for completely novel applications.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point c – paragraph 1
Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the economy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and would be focused on the treatment of chronic and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In view of the steps towards further externalisation of the Union's research and innovation funding, the method and the extent of externalisation should be determined according to the results of an independent impact assessment, which evaluates all advantages of the various forms of externalisation such as Joint Technology Initiatives, Public-Private Partnerships or Research Executive Agencies.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective and accessible products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendasnovation through the active participation of the societal actors (researchers, citizens and civil society, policy makers and industry) in the research and innovation process, notably by ensuring the uptake of the gender dimension, by promoting science education, by guaranteeing the respect of ethical legislation and promoting the emergence of an adherence to the highest ethical standards worldwide, by increasing the accessibility and re-use of the results of publicly funded research, in particular scientific publications and data, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing a governance framework that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitatinges their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 2a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 2a (new)
Personalised medicine must be developed, in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall bio- economy – related challenges are of a European and global nature. Actions at Union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of Member States. A multi-actor approach will ensure the necessary cross-fertilising interactions between researcher, businesses, farmers/producers, advisors and end-users. The Union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant Union policies. Coordination of research and innovation at Union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the Union.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio- based industry by- products, and opening new markets through supporting standardisation, regulatory and demonstration/field trial activities and others, while taking into account the implication of the bio-economy on land use and land use changes.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science often take place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) It should be contemplated to encourage the participation of research teams in different projects in order to reinforce the R&I quality and to increase the possibility of international co- operation.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'research infrastructures' (RI) mean facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'smart specialisation' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialisation is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialisation strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). The relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of Annex Iinstruments for the connection between Research and Innovation and Structural Funds should be implemented through the programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "smart specialisation". Both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the "stairways of excellence".
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
(i) knowledge science and technology; life sciences, health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
(ii) social, economic and humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Article 6, paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6, paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a maxinimum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 3194 million as set out in Annex II. A first allocation of EUR 1542 million shall be provided to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for activities under Title XVII of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. A second allocation of up to EUR 1652 million shall be provided, subject to the review set out in Article 26 (1). This additional amount shall be provided on a pro-rata basis, as indicated in Annex II, from the amount for the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2(b) and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2(c)3,64 percent of the total budget as set out in Annex II.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, to private sector participation generally and SME involvement specifically and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects, as well as transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular : (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15 (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1)
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Researchers´ Careers Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No xx/2013 [Rules for Participation], which shall contribute to the reinforcement of a single market for researchers and attractiveness of researchers' careers across the Union in the context of the European Research Area, by taking into account the transnational character of the actions supported under it.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequateincreased participation of, and innovation impact on, the private sector, particularly small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) in Horizon 2020. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of private sector, and particularly SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
article 18, paragraph 2
article 18, paragraph 2
2. Specific actions for SMEs shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ set out in Point 1 of Part II of Annex I and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Points 1 to 6 of Part III of Annex I. These specific actions shall take the form of, among others, a dedicated SME instrument that is targeted at all types of SMEs with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of SMEs as set out under the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ in Point 3.3.(a) of Part II of Annex I.
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
article 18, paragraph 3
article 18, paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15%should lead to a considerable allocation of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ going to SMEs. Private sector beneficiaries are expected to receive a substantial part of the total budget for Horizon 2020.
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) financial contributions from the Union to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 TFEU under the Seventh Framework Programme, subject to the amendment of their basic acts; to new public-private partnerships set up on the basis of Article 187 TFEU; and to other funding bodies referred to in Article [55(1)(b)(v) or (vii)] of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [New Financial Regulation]. This form of partnerships shall only be implemented where the scope of the objectives pursued, the consistency with existing EU policy objectives and the scale of the resources required justify it;
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) the ability to assist the creation and strengthening of networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society;
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument shall be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis shall be finalized before June 2013.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) actions which bring together results from a range of projects, including those that may be funded from other sources, to provide user-friendly databases and reports that summarise key findings, e.g. by means of supporting the development of specific clearing houses or institutes that gather research results;
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation, including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information on cross-cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure, SME and private sector participation.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Not later than end 2017, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, a review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The second allocation of funds to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as set out in Article 6(3) shall be made available following this review. The review shall assess the progress of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology against all of the following:
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1 a (new)
Science for and with society enables all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle and therefore increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Horizon 2020 will develop specific training mechanisms on how to participate in Horizon 2020, taking full advantage of existing networks such as the National Contact Points, funded through synergies with other funds, in particular the Structural Funds;
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
(a a) Implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex I, paragraph 10
Annex I, paragraph 10
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, water technologies, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
(e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new)
(fa) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f b (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f b (new)
(fb) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15 a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15 a (new)
In order to take the challenge-based approach, a coordinated strategic planning of research and innovation activities is needed. Coordination can address fragmentation and improve the use of technological and infrastructural resources by the entire research community related to each challenge. Moreover, in the majority of cases, success in innovation requires a long- term commitment to sustain excellent research. Strategic actions and scientific steering can ensure expert input on policy from the outset, advance innovation and competitiveness by understanding the complexity of the innovation cycle, and encourage participation from more researchers across borders. Strategic research and innovation coordination on each challenge shall be established by Sectoral Steering Boards of independent high-level experts from academia, industry, end-users and civil society, selected through an open and transparent process, which will contribute to define research and innovation programmes based on the best leadership and will provide the impetus and instruments needed to promote interaction and synergies at a larger scale.
Amendment 933 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 966 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 986 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 3
To stay at the forefront of global competition with a strong technological base and industrial capabilities, increased strategic investments in research, development, validation and piloting are required in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Nanotechnologies; Advanced Materials; Biotechnology; Watertechnologies; Advanced Manufacturing and Processing; and Space.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems. These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
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. These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
(e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point a a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point a a (new)
(a a) new materials and techniques concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective of biotechnology research and innovation is to develop competitive, sustainable and innovative industrial products and processes and contribute as an innovation driver in a number of European sectors like agriculture, food, chemical, energy and health.
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial applications including bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health, energy, chemical and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Development of emerging technology areas such as synthetic biologybiology systems, bio- informatics and synthetic biology and systems biology, which hold great promise for completely novel applications.
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 1267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the autonomy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 1270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Research should allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 1300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Meanwhile, drug and vaccine development processes are becoming more expensive and less effective as these are often not tested for the effect on the age group which makes most use of them, i.e. the elderly. Persistent health inequalities must be addressed, and access to effective and competent health systems and safe treatment options must be ensured for all Europeans. irrespective of their age or background.
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective and accessible products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
Amendment 1318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Similarly, the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a European level response. Many approaches, tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at Union level. These include the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials (which focus on the developments and effects of medicines in all age groups), the clinical use of ‘-omics’ or the development of ICT and their applications in healthcare practice, notably e-health. The requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner, for example in the development of stratified and/or personalised medicine, in the treatment of rare diseases, appropriate medicines for use by the elderly and in providing assisted and independent living solutions.
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Successful efforts to prevent, manage, treat and cure disease, disability and reduced functionality are underpinned by the fundamental understanding of their determinants and causes, processes and impacts, as well as factors underlying good health and wellbeing. Effective sharing of data and the linkage of these data with large scale cohort studies is also essential, as is the translation of research findings into the clinic, in particular through the conduct of clinical trialswhich should address all age groups so to ensure that medicines are adapted to their use.
Amendment 1326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70 % increase of the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, clean water resources, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 203026 . In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.
Amendment 1376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 1391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’, the European Innovation Partnership on Water, the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, external and development aid policies, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of research and innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio-economy markets.
Amendment 1425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to sustainably exploit and maintain aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas. The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth.
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio- based industry by- products, and opening new markets through supporting standardisation, regulatory and demonstration/field trial activities and others, while taking into account the implication of the bio-economy on land use and land use changes.
Amendment 1458 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that will contribute to tackling energy challenges, mainly linked to the integration of renewable energy, and that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – introductory part
(d) A single, smart flexible European electricitnergy grid
Amendment 1578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to minimise transport's impact on climate and the environment by improving its efficiency in the use of natural resources, and by reducing its dependence on fossil fuelCO2 emissions.
Amendment 1627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030 ; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31 ; the Raw Materials Initiative32 ; the European Innovation Partnership on Water; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33 ; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34 ; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35 ; the Eco- innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe36 . These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 1635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting both CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, rising levels of sea and inland waters; and underlining both technological and non-technological green solutions, through the generation of evidence for informed, early and effective action and the networking of the required competences. Activities shall focus on: improving the understanding of climate change and the provision of reliable climate projections; assessing impacts, vulnerabilities and developing innovative cost-effective adaptation and risk prevention measures; supporting mitigation policies. Besides COM (2011) 811, part III, 5.1.1. and 5.1.2. this issue also needs to be addressed here.
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting both CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, and underlining both technological and non-technological green solutions, through the generation of evidence for informed, early and effective action and the networking of the required competences. Activities shall focus on: improving the understanding of climate change and the provision of reliable climate projections; assessing impacts, vulnerabilities and developing innovative cost-effective adaptation and risk prevention measuresand management measures in key socio-economic sectors (e.g. agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, built environment and cultural heritage); supporting mitigation policies.
Amendment 1652 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake and replication, with special attention for SMEs; developing eco-innovative strategies, methodologies and tools for the preservation of cultural heritage in Europe; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 1722 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science;