8 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2017/2030(INI)
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that the objectives relating to natural capital are unlikely to be met; feels that the protection of drinking water supplies should be viewed as a particularly sensitive issue, as should compliance with the sustainable strategy for the marine environment; points out that marine resources must be used responsibly in order to prevent overfishing and to ensure that oil and gas extraction does not damage the marine or coastal environment;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that coherence with other high-level EU policy instruments is fundamental to achieving the objectives of the 7th EAP, such as the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund; feels, furthermore, that synergies between these instruments should be enhanced with a view to improving their effectiveness;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that certain aspects of the common agricultural policy (CAP) presents challenges to the achievement of the EAP’s objectives, particularly as regards resource- intensive production and biodiversity; draws attention, therefore, to the negative impact of the production of first-generation biofuels on the environment;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. WelcomeRecalls the Commission’s 2016 commitment to mainstream the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into EU policies and initiatives;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the biggest environmental threats to health are most evident in urban areas and will directly affect more of the EU’s population by 2030; , especially in peripheral areas and suburban agglomerations; feels that their slow and ill-conceived development, in conjunction with the lack of adequate infrastructure, causes problems not only in terms of urban, transport, social and economic issues, but also environmental issues; points out that the rapid and uncontrolled rise in emissions and waste is leading to a dramatic deterioration in the living standards of the populations of these regions; notes that it is anticipated that by 2020, 80% of the population will be living in urban and suburban areas; feels, therefore, that this problem must be urgently resolved with the active participation of the EU institutions;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes theAcknowledges a certain degree of progress on reducing certain atmospheric pollutants but regrets the persistent problems with air quality, to which emissions from road transport are a significant contributory factor;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member States to redoublincrease their efforts to implement air quality legislation; calls on regional authorities to provide a supporting framework, particularly with regard to urban planning and local policy-making, to improve health outcomes in some of the worst affected areas;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes that in order to achieve significant progress in terms of air quality and the adaptation of urban infrastructure for electric vehicles, it is necessary to mobilise funding, whether in the form of private or public investment; expects, moreover, the Commission to adopt a proactive stance on this matter;