9 Amendments of Jan HUITEMA related to 2015/2137(INI)
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the fact that nature and economic development are again seen as in opposition; is convinced of the need to embed nature more in society, the economy and enterprisebelieves that economic growth and sustainability can go hand-in-hand and the regulatory framework should enhance, rather than obstruct, this by leaving room for innovative solutions and setting out clear targets;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States to complete the designation of Natura 2000 sites and draw up management plans and is concerned by the divergent levels of implementation and lack of legal guidance by the European Commission hereof, notes that in 2012 only 58% of the Natura2000 sites had management plans;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes and regrets that there has not yet been a measurable improvement of the biodiversity status in agriculture; urges the Commission and Member States to monitor, assess andUrges the Commission to monitor, assess and come forward with simplification proposals in order to increase the effectiveness of greening measures and oreduce ther rural development measures of the CAP; calls on the Commission toegulatory burden; calls on the Commission to implement simplification measures as soon as possible and take into account its findings in the mid-term review of the CAP;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Highlights the need to move from a means-based approach to a results-based approach;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Emphasizes that the implementation of the landing obligation could lead to a significant change in fisheries practises and therefore can have negative impacts on the ecosystem; Calls upon the Commission to carry out an impact assessment to the possible negative effects of the landing obligation to the ecosystem (e.g. stock composition, survival rate and the aquatic food web);
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to phase out environmentally harmful subsidies; urges the Commission and Member States to fully endorse and facilitate the transition to a circular economy and highlights the important role agriculture could play in this respect; calls on the Commission to submit an ambitious action plan for combating illegal trafficking in wild animals and plants;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the Nature Directives are milestones for nature policy, not only within the EU but also internationally; considers that, thanks to their concise, coherent and consistent form, these Nature Directives can, so to speak, be regarded as smart regulation avant la lettre, if they would have better taken into account possible synergies between different policy areas and provided room for innovation that could enhance sustainable solutions;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is convinced that the problem lies not with the legislation itself but primarily with its incomplete, divergent and inadequate implementation; opposes a possible revision of the Nature Directives as such because this would jeopardise the implementation of the biodiversity strategy, bring about a protracted period of legal uncertainty and possibly weaken the legislation, but calls for more legal clarity and guidance by the European Commission in order to ensure a European level playing field for businesses;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly believes that the environment and innovation complement one another, and draws particular attention to nature- based solutions and technologies which provide both economically and environmentally smart solutions to address challenges such as climate change, scarcity of raw materials and pollution; calls on the Member States to take up these ‘calls’ under Horizon 2020; and calls upon the European Commission to develop assessments in the on-going and forthcoming reviews of legislation about if and how environmental and economic goals could support and supplement each other and be more effective in leaving regulatory room in order to enhance those smart solutions;