13 Amendments of Corinne LEPAGE related to 2009/2152(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the effects of climate change will lead to significant environmental, economic and social impacts,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of mainstreaming adaptation into all EU policies; and ensuring the coherence of such measures by means of a horizontal, cross-sectoral approach based on ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls, however, that uncertainty about the impact of climate change is part and parcel of the problem, and that decisions in this area will sometimes have to be taken without waiting for scientific certainty, in accordance with a precautionary approach;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises the relevance of participatory research methods such as those encouraged within the ‘Science in Society’ programme under the EU’s 7th research framework programme, which facilitate joint knowledge-building in conjunction with communities and local authorities with a view to determining the best adaptation strategies at regional and local levels and ensuring better dissemination of knowledge;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
General principle 7a. Emphasises the need to adopt a cross- sectoral approach based on ecosystem resilience, habitat and biodiversity protection and the services provided by ecosystems, and to ensure synergy and coherence among the measures to be taken as part of all relevant sector-specific policies;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of the implementation of the Floods Directive which provides a comprehensive mechanism for assessing and monitoring increased risks of flooding due to climate change and for developing adaptation approaches, along with the benefits of a resilient environment and resilient ecosystems when it comes to monitoring and minimising the impact of floods;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the need to enhance resilience of the agricultural ecosystems by more sustainable use of natural resources, in particular of water and soil, and by making greater use of intra- and inter- species biodiversity when it comes to seeds and animal breeds;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the common agricultural policy has a central role to play in contributing to adaptation, and that the introduction of sustainable farming practices will have major benefits for soil conservation, water management, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Forests 13a. Emphasises that EU measures to protect forests will have to incorporate adaptation, since forest ecosystems will be deeply affected by climate change and there will be a greater risk of fires;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Coastal and island areas 14a. Takes the view that coastal and island areas should be eligible for priority adaptation measures, given that they are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and are densely populated, and that the economic stakes are very high;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Given that NATURA 2000 forms the central pillar of EU policy efforts to maintain ecosystems in changing climate conditions, calls for active management of NATURA 2000 sites and of other relevant landscapes, with proper financing from Member Sates, to allow species to migrate and survive when climate conditions change;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Emphasises the importance of having the appropriate level of intervention, cross sectoral integration and resilient environmental underpinning in order to maximise the effectiveness of the measures implemented;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Reiterates the need to include adaptation measures in the EU's external policy, in accordance with point 8 of the Copenhagen Accord;