4 Amendments of Rosa D'AMATO related to 2016/2228(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that €40 billion from the ERDF and Cohesion Fund are to be invested in the low-carbon economy during 2014-2020 and invites all Member States and regions to take into account the necessity of a faster transition towards a more sustainable model based on the use of renewables and energy efficiency in their Operational Programmes;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Arctic should be seen as a place of research, ecotourism, sustainable industry, green technology and know-how, as well as a site of many companies – especially SMEs – which thrive on innovative business models and innovative technologies; considers, that, as highlighted by several NGOS including Greenpeace, searching for more oil or gas in the Arctic does not solve the problem of energy dependency, while it exacerbates many other environmental problems and it can directly affect fishing and tourism in the regions where fracking is carried out;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Express its deep concern that the 2016 will set the record for least Arctic ice and that climate-related changes in Arctic ecosystems will have consequences not only at local level but also on a global scale because of the many links between the Arctic and the rest of the planet, including Europe;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Invites the Member states in the Arctic regions to take into consideration the proposal of the creation of a Sanctuary in the international waters of the Arctic which would prohibit, amongst other aspects, oil extraction in the area and would protect the biodiversity and endangered ecosystems in the area.