3 Amendments of Paul BRANNEN related to 2017/2006(INI)
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, are expected to affect many parts of Europe more frequently, making people and ecosystems more vulnerable as long as no adaptation measures are taken and water cycle is not restored;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that increasing in particular woody vegetation cover in cities, with careful selection of appropriate species for given area, decreases sensible heat flux and air temperature, effectively improving microclimate of cities and human thermal comfort. This consideration should be a basis for the land use planning and urban projects of the EU cities;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on strengthening protection of existing urban forests and new establishments of urban forests in the regions of the EU, given the significant role these have on leisure time of local populations and in some areas on provision and conservation of drinking water sources. The municipalities should provide all the support necessary to maintain these ecosystems and their services and prevent any activities that would cause their deterioration;