6 Amendments of Rolf BEREND
Amendment 6 #
2008/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the relationship between energy and territorial cohesion, as pointed out by the Green Paper on territorial cohesion, in terms of both the positive contribution of energy efficiency measures to sustainable development and the possible long-term solutions for isolated regions; calls on the Commission, together with the Member States, to take the utmost account of these areas, especially mountainous regions and the outermost regions, and to present urgently concrete measures suited to their specific characteristics and constraints aiming at ensuring greater energy efficiency;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that public authorities at all levels, according to their financial circumstances, should be the first to set an example through the use of energy- efficient equipment on their premises, the inclusion of sustainability criteria in their procurement procedures and the promotion of energy-saving practices in their daily activities.
Amendment 27 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there is a lack of available and comparable micro-regional statistical data for allthose regions of the EU and whereas GDP per capita indicators at NUTS 2 level are not sufficient to target micro- regional territories which are excluded vulnerable communities and groups live,
Amendment 76 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make available comparable micro-regional statistical data for allthose regions of the EU where vulnerable communities and groups live, with special regard to social indicators in order to identify clearly the most underdeveloped territories below traditional NUTS 2 level and to highlight the scale of growing intra- regional disparities;
Amendment 82 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. In this connection takes the view that new quantifiable development and social indicators other thanin addition to GDP per capita shouldmight be used in order to indicate intra- regional disparitieregions where vulnerable communities and groups live, in order to indicate disparities with other regions, evaluate implementation and policy efficiency and be used as guidance for development planning;
Amendment 91 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Council and the Commission to address territorial development disparities through smaller comparable territorial units; recommends in this respect NUTS 4 (LAU 1 and LAU 2) level territorial units be targeted withthe provision of a new instrument that is sufficiently funded and dedicated to cope with intra-regional disparities in order to avoid the growing exclusion of peripheral and least favoured areas;