Activities of Georges BACH related to 2012/2294(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Eco-innovation – Jobs and Growth through environmental policy
Amendments (4)
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the complex challenges arising for food security, climate change, soil quality, raw material scarcity, and so on; recognises that eco-innovation can solveplay an important role in addressing many of these challenges; reiterates that such a transition requires a holistic approach incorporating education, training, skills development, research and innovation, private sector investment and infrastructure development, all of which contribute to diverse and sustainable employment opportunities.
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that research forms the basis for innovation and eco-innovation; points to the great growth potential of eco- innovation and Europe’s chance to be a worldwide leader in the field, with the opportunities this implies for new, quality jobs.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes in particular the importance of access to appropriate training and skills development within the framework of eco- innovation, both to provide the required skilled workforce for employers, and to equip young people with the right skills to access emerging innovative employment opportunities; highlights in this regard the opportunity for rural apprenticeships and other forms of vocational training to develop these new skills sets;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights the vital role that partnerships and synergies between companies, the education sector, and local and regional authorities can play in providing the relevant training, to allow wide access to the employment opportunities and quality jobs which are emerging through eco-innovation;