Activities of Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS related to 2018/0225(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Amendments (41)
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, rural development and the bioeconomy, and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy, relevant actions under the Specific Programme will be supported with EUR 106 billion for the cluster '‘Food and, Natural Resources', Seas and Oceans’ for the period 2021-2027.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster Food and, Natural Resources, Seas and Oceans', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 5;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) involving citizeneffectively citizens, relevant stakeholders and end-users in co- design and co-creation processes, strengthening the multi-actor approach;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) improving science communication with a view to promoting social and political awareness of the potential of promising emerging tools and technologies.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5.º – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5.º – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may beis established. It shall be composed of around 1510 to 20 high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 75 #
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant stakeholders and end-users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policy for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States. EU policy priorities and the ongoing activities of relevant stakeholder groups to realise these priorities will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of policy. It will also take into account foresight activities, public and private sector studies and other scientific evidence and take account of relevant existing initiatives at EU and national level.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) focus on excellent research that is fully bottom-up, open to any field of research and innovation from basic research up to market take-up and innovation services. This includes research fields covered under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). If specific needs arise and additional funding sources become available, the MSCA may target certain activities in specific challenges (incl. identified missions), types of research and innovation institutions, or geographical locations with inherent constraints such as the Outermost Regions of the European Union in order to respond to the evolution of Europe's requirements in terms of skills, research training, career development and knowledge sharing.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 7
The MSCA contribute to making the ERA more effective, competitive and attractive on a global scale and to increase cohesion between all Member States, in particular those of cohesion. This can be achieved by focusing on a new generation of highly- skilled researchers and providing support for emerging talent from across the EU and beyond; by fostering the diffusion and application of new knowledge and ideas to European policies, the economy and society, inter alia through improved science communication and public outreach measures; by facilitating cooperation between research-performing organisations; and by having a pronounced structuring impact on the ERA, advocating an open labour market and setting standards for quality training, attractive employment conditions and open recruitment for all researchers.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
– The life-cycle of pan European research infrastructures through the design of new research infrastructures; their preparatory and implementation phase, their early-phase operation in complementarity with other funding sources, as well as the consolidation , adaptation, maintenance and optimisation of the research infrastructure ecosystem by monitoring the ESFRI landmarks and facilitating service agreements, evolutions, mergers or decommissioning of pan- European research infrastructures;
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry. However, the EU continues to face novel, newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health, the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems, as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry. Major health challenges in the EU include: the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention; the rise of non-communicable diseases; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics; increased environmental pollution; the increase of diseases caused by unbalanced and unhealthy diet; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life; the detection, understanding, control, prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social, urban and natural environment; the increasing costs for European health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care; and the increasing pressure on the European health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis-a-vis new and emerging global players.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry. However, the EU continues to face novel, newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health, the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems, as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry. Major health challenges in the EU include: the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention; the rise of non-communicable diseases; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics; increased environmental pollution; poor diets and malnutrition; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life; the detection, understanding, control, prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social, urban and natural environment; the increasing costs for European health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care; and the increasing pressure on the European health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis-a-vis new and emerging global players.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) in particular: SDG 2 - Zero Hunger; SDG 3 – Good Health and Well- Being for People; SDG13 – Climate Action.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Improved nutrition and personalised nutrition throughout the life course.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social, economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace, including the health impact of digitalisation, alimentation, pollution, climate change and other environmental issues, will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution; to supporting environmental-friendly, healthy, resilient and sustainable living and working environments; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour; and to developing an equitable, inclusive and trusted society.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Integrated tools, technologies and digital solutions for human health, including mobile and telehealth in particular to provide better health services in geographically isolated locations such as ORs;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Making any object and device intelligent is one of the megatrends. Researchers and innovators developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and offering applications in Robotics and other areas will be key drivers of future economic and productivity growth. Many sectors including health, manufacturing, construction, fishing and farming will use and further develop this key enabling technology, in other parts of the Framework Programme. Developments must ensure the safety of AI-based applications, assess the risks and mitigate its potential for malicious use and unintended discrimination such as gender or racial bias. It must also be ensured that AI is developed within a framework which respects the EU's values and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Activities under this Cluster contribute in particular to the goals of the Energy Union, as well as to those of the Digital Single Market, the Jobs, Growth and Investment agenda, the strengthening of the EU as a global actor, the new EU Industrial Policy Strategy, the Circular Economy, the Raw Materials Initiative, the Security Union and the Urban Agenda, the Maritime Policy as well as the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU as well as EU legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Meeting the goals of sustainable development, guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe, nutritious and healthy food, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry, ensuring access to clean water, soil and air for all, cleaning up the seas and oceans, preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation. But the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood. Making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies, new business models, and social and environmental innovation. This creates new opportunities for a sustainable, resilient, innovative and responsible European economy, boosting resource efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, and generating jobs and growth.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
They will help to maintain and enhance the provision of biodiversity and secure the long-term provision of ecosystem services, climate adaptation and carbon sequestration (both on land and sea). They will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions, waste and pollution from primary production (both terrestrial and aquatic), processing, consumption and other human activities. They will trigger investments, supporting the shift towards a circular economy, bioeconomy and blue economy, whilst protecting environmental health and integrity. They will support identifying solutions to boost the multi functionality of European agriculture and to strengthen the production of local food.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
They will also foster participatory approaches to research and innovation, including the multi-actor approach and develop knowledge and innovation systems at local, regional, national and European levels. Social innovation with citizens' engagement and trust in innovation and food systems - through an increasing transparency of the food chain - will be crucial to encourage new governance, production and consumption patterns.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Activities will contribute directly to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SD 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13 – Climate Action; SDG 14 – Life Below Water; SDG 15 - Life on Land.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
5. CLUSTER 'FOOD AND, NATURAL RESOURCES, SEAS AND OCEANS'
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1
Resilient and sustainable farming and forestry systems provide economic, environmental and social benefits in a changing context for primary production. In addition to contributing toensuring food and nutrition security, they feed into dynamic value chains, manage land and natural resources as well as deliver a range of vital public goods including carbon sequestration, biodiversity preservation, pollination and public health. Integrated approaches are needed to promote the multiple functions of agro- and forest (eco)systems taking into account the changing context for primary production, notably in relation to climate and environment, resource availability, competitiveness, demography and consumption patterns. It is also necessary to address the spatial and socio-economic dimension of agriculture and forestry activities and mobilise the potential of rural areas, according to the main objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
They will especially contribute to a mission "Clean and productive seas and oceans" described in detail in the specific Work Programme.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
5.2.4. Seas and Oceans
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – introductory part
5. Food and, Natural Resources, Seas and Oceans
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. Food and, Natural Resources, Seas and Oceans
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1
The combined effects of population growth, resource scarcity and overexploitation, environmental degradation, climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation (FOOD 2030).20 Current food production and consumption are largelypatterns are to some extent unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition, characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity. Future food systems need to deliver sufficient safe, healthy, diverse, affordable and quality food for all, underpinned by resource efficiency, economic and environmental sustainability (including the reduction of GHG emissions, pollution and waste production), linking land and sea, reducing food waste, enhancing food production from the seas and oceans and encompassing the entire 'food value chain' from producers to consumers – and back again. This needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design, development and delivery of tools, technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits for producers and consumers and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the food value chain. Furthermore, there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns towards nutritious and healthy diets, as well as to engage primary producers, industry (including SMEs), retailers, food service sectors, consumers, and public services. _________________ 20 SWD(2016) 319 final: European Research and Innovation for Food and Nutrition Security
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– Innovation and food systems for place-based innovation and empowerment of communities, fostering fair food chains through fair trade and pricing, inclusiveness and sustainability through, promoting partnerships among the various actors of the food chain and between industry, local authorities, researchers and society.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Bio-based value chains, materials, including bio-inspired materials, products and processes with novel qualities, functionalities and improved sustainability (including reducing greenhouse gases emissions and their biodegradability), fostering the development of advanced biorefineries using a wider range of biomass;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 1
The JRC will contribute to regional and urban policies, with focus on innovation- led territorial development, and with a view to reducing disparities between regions, in particular the most isolated ones such as the ORs. It will also offer technical assistance to Member States and third countries and support the implementation of European legislation and actions.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Accelerating regions, with particular attention to regions with inherent constraints such as the ORs, towards excellence in countries that are modest or moderate innovators.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, rural development and the bioeconomy, and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy, relevant actions under the Specific Programme will be supported with EUR 106 billion for the cluster 'Food and Natural Resources from Land and Sea' for the period 2021-2027.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster Food and Natural Resources from Land and Sea', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 5;
Amendment 1324 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Activities under this Cluster contribute in particular to the goals of the Energy Union, as well as to those of the Digital Single Market, the Jobs, Growth and Investment agenda, the strengthening of the EU as a global actor, the new EU Industrial Policy Strategy, the Circular Economy, the Raw Materials Initiative, the Security Union and the Urban Agenda, the Maritime Policy as well as the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU as well as EU legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution.
Amendment 1512 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
5. CLUSTER 'FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES' FROM LAND AND SEA
Amendment 1538 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
They will especially contribute to a mission "Clean and productive seas and oceans" described in detail in the specific Work Programme.
Amendment 1611 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
5.2.4. Seas and Oceans
Amendment 1733 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – introductory part
5. Food and Natural Resources from Land and Sea
Amendment 1979 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. Food and Natural Resources from Land and Sea