4 Amendments of Nils TORVALDS related to 2017/2040(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’'s report but considers that further assessment was needed regarding the implementation of the existing macro-regional strategies, and especially of aspects pertaining to the environment, as one of the pillars of sustainable development; therefore urges the Commission to focus particularly on results of projects under the macro- regional strategies in forthcoming reports;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CUnderlines the opportunities of macro-regional strategies with regard to environmental issues which are typically of cross-border nature; therefore, policy coordination among regions is the most effective approach to find lasting solutions to environmental challenges; calls for the concept of environmental integration to be mainstreamed in the design and implementation of various cross-sectoral policies for the current and future macro- regions;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the importance of stakeholder dialogue and public communication of the macro-regional strategies to make them known and gain acceptance in the local communities; considers this a key element to lead the macro-regional strategies to success;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the need to mobilise funds for particular environmental goals of the macro-regions, complementing the existing funding; in this regard, takes note that funding is usually linked to defined projects whereas environmental challenges require a long-term approach and therefore urges the Commission, Member States and competent authorities to consider this long-term perspective in funding of projects and the design of future funding programmes that will be accessible for macro-regional strategies;