Activities of Sara CERDAS related to 2021/2188(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on toward a sustainable blue economy in the EU: the role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Amendments (21)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
— having regard to the the Commission communication of 9 December 2020 entitled 'Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’ - putting European transport on track for the future' (COM(2020) 789),
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 23 July 2020 entitled ‘A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy – Atlantic action plan 2.0: An updated action plan for a sustainable, resilient and competitive blue economy in the European Union Atlantic area’ (COM(2020)0329) and to the European Parliament resolution of 14 September 2021 on 'A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy' (2020/2276(INI)),
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas maritime and coastal tourism accounts for 60% of the employment in the blue economy; whereas a competitive, resilient and socially fair blue economy needs highly qualified and skilled professionals, “blue jobs” can promote growth and career opportunities;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas ports and maritime transport play a major role in the promotion of sustainable development and the transition to a carbon-free and renewable-based economy, contributing to tackling biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, in line with the objectives of the new EU biodiversity strategy for 2030;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas the blue economy sector plays a vital role in the prosperity of outermost regions, that, due to their insularity, are especially dependent on blue economy-based activities, such as maritime transport, shipping, and tourism, with ports being an important hub for the transport of goods and passengers;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights the goal of having a climate-neutral blue economy, where the decarbonisation of the sector will require an integrated and cross-sectoral approach and that any measures in this regard must go hand in hand with EU, national and local policies; stresses the need for sustainable financing instruments in driving this transition, including through the strengthening of public and private investment;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that the development of a blue economy strategy must be guided by the principles of circular economy, zero pollution, energy efficiency and the preservation of biodiversity and must create more sustainable practices that are beneficial for socioeconomical development and contribute to the increase of employment opportunities;
Amendment 49 #
1 c. Underlines the importance of collaborative, inclusive and cross-sectoral maritime spatial planning, which puts environmental, biodiversity and climate concerns at its core, thus contributing to the achievement of the EU’s climate and energy objectives; stresses the importance of the energy transition, where the blue economy sector can promote renewable offshore power generation technologies, such as tidal, wave, solar and wind energy;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Underlines the importance of decarbonising the shipping and maritime transport industries, including through the increased use of low-emission and renewable energy sources; recognises the need to develop sustainable technologies, automatisation and digitalisation in the marine and maritime sector to ensure a sustainable blue economy, in line with the twin transitions;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Welcomes the Horizon Europe 'Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters', recognising the need for a systemic approach to our ocean and waters for achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature, as well as the establishment of the European Partnership for a climate- neutral, sustainable and productive blue economy, aiming to align national, regional and EU research and innovation priorities;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Highlights that coastal and ocean- dependent communities can contribute for the development of a sustainable blue economy sector, considering their specific circumstances and needs, and that they can lead pilot projects of different nature, such as offshore renewable energy technologies, development of nature- based activities and the contribution of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for healthy, resilient and safe food systems; highlights the importance of improving ocean literacy culture, using awareness as a way of attractiveness for young generation for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Highlights the need to invest in the renewal of traditional fishing fleet, in order to ensure the safety and sustainability of the fishing activity;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to promote the establishment of maritime transport partnerships, including with the private sector, in order to improve innovation and strengthen competitiveness;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to complete priority projects within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), in particular projects involving the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and cross-border areas, while promoting the full development of the TEN-T motorways of the sea and the connection of islands and of our outermost regions to the mainland;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that ports can be used to boost the blue economy, having a key role in the economic activities of this sector; further highlights that ports and maritime transport will be key to the transition towards a sustainable and smart mobility in line with the goals of the European Green Deal; recalls the Commission and Member States that further investment in sustainable, intelligent and green port infrastructures is needed, enabling them to become multimodal mobility and transport hubs, as well as energy hubs for integrated electricity systems, hydrogen and other alternative fuels and testbeds for waste reuse and the circular economy;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Highlights that the potential of an blue economy strategy can only be achieved through the cooperation of different stakeholders, including national, regional and local authorities, economic and social agents, the civil society, the academic community and non- governmental organisations;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that fostering the blue economy is key to reviving the economy as a whole and restoring the social aspects of several sectors severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises that the tourism sector should take advantage of the opportunity granted by the pandemic to regenerate EU tourism by engaging with coastal communities to invest in decarbonising infrastructure in ports, marines and tourism resorts;
Amendment 99 #
5 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop new forms of sustainable maritime and coastal tourism that enhance the value of these areas, while at the same time preserving them by combating the harmful effects of mass tourism, as well as protecting the environment and the blue cultural heritage; highlights the importance of the circular economy in the tourism sector in developing more sustainable practices that benefit local development; recognises the potential of ecotourism to ensure the protection of our climate and biodiversity, while contributing to the development of coastal communities, including outermost regions;
Amendment 104 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Asks the Commission to present an European strategy towards promoting the resilience of the tourism sector against the impacts of future pandemics or any kind of events that risk the operability of tourism activities, such as climate change; asks the Commission to come up with a specific proposal to improve the working and employment conditions for workers at sea to increase the attractiveness of the sector, helping realise the full potential of the blue economy;