26 Amendments of Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER related to 2023/2720(RSP)
Amendment 1 #
Citation 2
Amendment 5 #
Citation 7
– having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ and the goal of the strategy to ensure a sustainable livelihood for primary producers (COM(2020)0381),
Amendment 7 #
Citation 8
– - having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2019 on the Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticideslant protection products,2 , _________________ 2 OJ C 411, 27.11.2020, p. 48.
Amendment 26 #
Recital D
D. whereas pollinators are vital for both food and nutrition security and are essential for food types like fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, which are in turn crucial for ensuring good dietary health and particularly for preventing non- communicable diseases;
Amendment 31 #
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas there is inadequate data and information about insect pollinators other than bees and butterflies;
Amendment 32 #
Recital E b (new)
Eb. Whereas pollinators include insects such as bees, hoverflies, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, thrips and mammals such as bats and birds;
Amendment 34 #
Recital E c (new)
Ec. Whereas air pollution and light pollution lead to the decline of pollinators;
Amendment 35 #
Recital E d (new)
Ed. Whereas the European Commission established a virtual pollinator park in 2020 incurring a budgetary allocation of 470.000 with the aim to raise online awareness about the decline of pollinators;
Amendment 51 #
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasizes the professional utilization of plant protection products by European farmers, while concurrently underlining the continuous enhancement of pollinator safeguarding through specialized training for farmers;
Amendment 59 #
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, in this regard, the strong interconnection between the revised EU Pollinators Initiative and the EU nature restoration law when it comes to achieving a trend reversal in pollinator decline, in particular through the alignment of national nature restoration measures with the relevant policies under the EU Pollinators Initiativrevised EU Pollinators Initiative when it comes to achieving a trend reversal in pollinator decline;
Amendment 68 #
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the continued need to better protect pollinators from risks resulting from pesticidelant protection products and biocides, and regrets the delay in taking action to protect pollinators through the authorisation procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) 1107/20097 and Regulation (EU) 528/20128 ; _________________ 7 Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 8 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).ed action on improving the process on less harmful alternatives;
Amendment 72 #
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the role of plant protection products in ensuring food security and the importance of improving the scientific evidence base for assessing the relative toxicity of pesticides, not just insecticides,lant protection products to bees and other pollinators so that the harm reduction targets can be better adjusted by 2027; , while ensuring food security;
Amendment 78 #
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an end to stop the importation of agricultural products produced using pesticides that arelant protection products banned in the EU and can cause unacceptable harm to pollinators;
Amendment 99 #
Paragraph 13
13. NotRecognizes that while nitrogen emissions are causing thecan lead to eutrophication of semi-natural grassland, and damaging pollinator habitats and pushing endangered species towards extinction, fertilizers are crucial for soil fertility and food security; underlines the need to take stroengerthen action to redubalance nitrogen emissions, which adversely affect grasslands that are important for pollinators;.
Amendment 101 #
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasizes the need for further measures to mitigate the risk of abandonment of less productive agricultural areas, such as mountainous or marginal regions, to prevent their natural overgrowth with bushes and trees; highlights that this overgrowth negatively impacts biodiversity by diminishing habitats crucial for pollinators (e.g., mountain meadows) and exacerbates the risk of endangered species being pushed towards extinction;
Amendment 112 #
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the promotion and development of pollinator habitats in urban areas;
Amendment 114 #
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Member States to and local authorities to widely apply the guidance on pollinator-friendly cities.
Amendment 115 #
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Calls on the Member states to monitor pollinator populations in urban areas, collect data on pollinator health, and develop evidence-based strategies for their conservation; encourages the sharing of best practices and experiences among cities to create a network for urban pollinator conservation efforts
Amendment 116 #
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Urges the Member States to include pollinator-friendly landscaping and green infrastructure in their city planning; emphasizes the benefits of green roofs, vertical gardens, and sustainable urban agriculture practices in providing habitats for pollinators, contributing to urban resilience and improved quality of life
Amendment 117 #
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Highlights the potential for urban areas to serve as models of coexistence between communities and pollinators, showcasing how cities can provide essential resources for these species while simultaneously benefiting from their vital ecosystem services.
Amendment 131 #
Paragraph 18
Amendment 138 #
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the essential role of farmers in maintaining habitats for pollinators and fostering sustainable agricultural practices that prioritise the well-being of these crucial species and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity; highlights in this regard agricultural practices already being carried out at local level to protect pollinator habitats;
Amendment 140 #
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the importance of providing support and incentives to farmers who actively engage in pollinator conservation efforts; encourages the development of agricultural policies that promote biodiversity-friendly farming practices.
Amendment 148 #
Paragraph 22
Amendment 154 #
Paragraph 23
23. Recognises the importance of citizen scientists, farmers and taxonomists, who need to be supported further so that they can strengthen their expertise and good practices and share them across Member States; appreciates the successful work of Pollinator Ambassadors in motivating citizens and businesses;
Amendment 157 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the potential of creating local networks and knowledge- sharing platforms where farmers can exchange best practices and contribute to the conservation of these invaluable species, while ensuring the resilience of our agricultural systems and food security;