6 Amendments of Chiara GEMMA related to 2021/2079(INI)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that insularity creates structural problems of dependence on maritime and air transport, with additional costs for importing and exporting goods, as well as for passenger transport; considers close monitoring to be important to ensure islands are fully integrated into the development of green maritime infrastructure; calls for islands to be made a priority in the development of infrastructure aimed at decarbonising maritime transport; stresses that, in the case of archipelagos, these difficulties are multiplied by a double insularity;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the increasingly precarious condition of all islands in terms of their environmental assets, particularly water resources; calls, in this context, on the Commission to adopt a common water management policy for islands; stresses the need to promote the purification of water, and particularly waste water, and to guarantee a sustainable water cycle; recalls also the challenges connected with waste management in island territories and the strategic role of the circular economy;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. CPoints out that owing to their small size and isolated energy systems, islands face a major challenge when it comes to energy supply as they generally rely on fossil fuel imports for electricity generation, transport and heating; considers the use of renewable energy to be a priority and believes it could bring substantial benefits to islands; calls, therefore, for the development of a wide range of renewable energy to be supported; welcomes the green hydrogen and photovoltaic programmes which islands have launched;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the tourism sector is the main contributor to the economic growth of island regions in terms of income and employment; calls, therefore, on the Commission to provide specific additional financial support for sustainable tourism in islands, to promote means of overcoming dependence on seasonal tourism and to help islands that are heavily dependent on tourism to diversify their economies;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development of sustainable transport in island countries and regions to be fostered, and for support for the modernisation and greening of port infrastructure; calls, in particular, for support to be provided for low- environmental-impact public transport on islands so as to reduce the numbers of private vehicles;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need to ensure the territorial continuity of all islands through maritime and air transport, including by offering reduced fares for residents, and to ensure the safety and suitability of land bridges and road links; calls on the Commission to ensure that the 2021-2023 work programme of the Connecting Europe Facility contributes to the territorial accessibility of islands;