9 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2021/2188(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas maritime and coastal tourism accounts for 60% of the employment in the blue economy; whereas a competitive, resilient and socially fair blue economy needs highly qualified and skilled professionals, “blue jobs” can promote growth and career opportunities;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas ports and maritime transport play a major role in the promotion of sustainable development and the transition to a carbon-free and renewable-based economy, contributing to tackling biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, in line with the objectives of the new EU biodiversity strategy for 2030;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights the goal of having a climate-neutral blue economy, where the decarbonisation of the sector will require an integrated and cross-sectoral approach and that any measures in this regard must go hand in hand with EU, national and local policies; stresses the need for sustainable financing instruments in driving this transition, including through the strengthening of public and private investment;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that the development of a blue economy strategy must be guided by the principles of circular economy, zero pollution, energy efficiency and the preservation of biodiversity and must create more sustainable practices that are beneficial for socioeconomical development and contribute to the increase of employment opportunities;
Amendment 49 #
1 c. Underlines the importance of collaborative, inclusive and cross-sectoral maritime spatial planning, which puts environmental, biodiversity and climate concerns at its core, thus contributing to the achievement of the EU’s climate and energy objectives; stresses the importance of the energy transition, where the blue economy sector can promote renewable offshore power generation technologies, such as tidal, wave, solar and wind energy;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Highlights that coastal and ocean- dependent communities can contribute for the development of a sustainable blue economy sector, considering their specific circumstances and needs, and that they can lead pilot projects of different nature, such as offshore renewable energy technologies, development of nature- based activities and the contribution of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for healthy, resilient and safe food systems; highlights the importance of improving ocean literacy culture, using awareness as a way of attractiveness for young generation for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that ports can be used to boost the blue economy, having a key role in the economic activities of this sector; further highlights that ports and maritime transport will be key to the transition towards a sustainable and smart mobility in line with the goals of the European Green Deal; recalls the Commission and Member States that further investment in sustainable, intelligent and green port infrastructures is needed, enabling them to become multimodal mobility and transport hubs, as well as energy hubs for integrated electricity systems, hydrogen and other alternative fuels and testbeds for waste reuse and the circular economy;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Highlights that the potential of an blue economy strategy can only be achieved through the cooperation of different stakeholders, including national, regional and local authorities, economic and social agents, the civil society, the academic community and non- governmental organisations;
Amendment 99 #
5 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop new forms of sustainable maritime and coastal tourism that enhance the value of these areas, while at the same time preserving them by combating the harmful effects of mass tourism, as well as protecting the environment and the blue cultural heritage; highlights the importance of the circular economy in the tourism sector in developing more sustainable practices that benefit local development; recognises the potential of ecotourism to ensure the protection of our climate and biodiversity, while contributing to the development of coastal communities, including outermost regions;