34 Amendments of Annalisa TARDINO related to 2020/2273(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas EU fishing, aquaculture and processing sectors subscribe to the highest standards of environmental and social sustainability throughout the entire value chain, including labour rights and animal health and welfare, and provide high-quality seafood products, thus playing a fundamental role in food security and nutritional wellbeing to an ever increasing population; whereas by restricting fishing, a number of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and two pillars of the CFP, namely social and economic sustainability, are jeopardised;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas EU fishers and fish farmers play an essential role across the Union in safeguarding territorial identity, cultural traditions, food security, jobs and incomes and must continue providing social and economic support to many coastal , riparian, island, inland and lakeside communities;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that managing protected marine areas in a manner consistent with the needs of the fishers who traditionally operate in the areas concerned is more efficient and brings benefits for biodiversity;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the importance of managing MPAs on the basis of integrated policies which focus on both the sea and coastlines, monitoring areas of particular natural importance or interest and, at the same time, protecting and safeguarding in a sustainable manner the economic and social fabric of the territories in question;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that strengthening and efficiently implementing existing closed areas or, where necessary, stepping up checks in those areas, would be much more efficient and meaningful;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of proper and inclusive spatial planning, which takes sufficiently into account the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, giving priority to the most vulnerable and socially disadvantaged and pointing to the need for allocating space to existing and new fishing grounds and aquaculture farms;
Amendment 127 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep regret over the obvious discriminatory treatment of fisheries compared to that of agriculture; welcomes the fact the proposed strategy outlines that ‘the progress towards the targets will be under constant review, and adjustment if needed, to mitigate against undue impact on biodiversity, food security and farmers’ competitiveness’; notes, however, that this sentence, which is a necessary safety net, is clearly discriminatory since it fails to mention fishers and aquaculture producers; notes, further, that individual operators have suffered discriminatory treatment compared to that of farmers as regards access to specific forms of financial support;
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly denounces the excessive focus on fishing and its connection with the failure to achieve the good ecological status in marine ecosystems and the lack of consideration given to other sources of pressure and degradation, such as oil, gas, dredging or shipping, the impact of activities on land and, not least, the rise in water temperatures, all of which impose stresses on ecosystems and fish stocks;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and its level of ambition; recognises, however, the need to set balanced targets in each Member State, given the diversity of farming and forestry practices and the efforts made to date to observe the principles of economic, environmental and social sustainability;
Amendment 152 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that gears and techniques should not be demonised; recalls that bottom trawling can also enhance biodiversity in certain sandy seabeds and that it is one of the most common and most regulated fishing gears in Europe; stresses that it is the only viable way to catch many key species that we eat, such as all demersal species, catches of which are regulated at EU level, and that almost all of them are fished at MSY levels and that many of them are Marine Stewardship Council certified;
Amendment 158 #
15. Highlights the need to simplify administrative procedures on aquaculture and fishing activities, especially when in Natura 2000 areas, with a view to ensuring that no additional costs and administrative burdens are imposed on fishing undertakings, and asks the Commission to update its guidance on ‘Aquaculture and Natura 2000 areas’;
Amendment 173 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of adequate funding through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and aquaculture policy in order to achieve the EU’s goals on biodiversity and ensure that the financial burden does not fall on fishers;
Amendment 176 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for EU funding for the fishing industry to be used to improve the resilience and economic stability of fishing enterprises, in particular traditional coastal fleets and small-scale fishers, by providing better access to credit, micro-financing, insurance and investment; emphasises the need to ensure that individual Member States are able to decide on the percentage of EU funding to be used for that purpose;
Amendment 177 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Points out that the key objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 are also valid for agreements with third countries and that partnership agreements of this kind should therefore be revised accordingly;
Amendment 195 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises the importance of ensuring an adequate and fair income to fishers and farmers, as well as a level playing field with imported food; points out that stricter standards on the traceability of fishery products could help to achieve that aim;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses strong support for the targets of protecting at least 30 % of the Union’s marine and terrestrial areas, and of strictly protecting at least 10 % of these areas, including primary and old-growth forests and other carbon-rich ecosystems; stresses that these should be binding and implemented by Member States in accordance with science-based criteria and biodiversitythat are specific to each site and biodiversity needs at local and regional level, as well as climate needs; underlines that in addition to increasing protected areas, the quality of protected areas should be ensured and clear conservation plans, specific to each site, implemented;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that successful conservation of protected areas, including strictly protected areas, requires decision- making at the level of, and based on the needs of, the individual sites, taking into account the regional, socio-economic and cultural characteristics of the areas within the EU, with a view to promoting community-based conservation;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiterates its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory, which should be based on scientific assessments; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem-specific targets should be set, with a particular emphasis on ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need for the active involvement of all stakeholders at European, national, regional and local level so that they can take concrete action to effectively implement the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and to address any implementation gaps in the Habitats and Birds Directives;
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to develop environmental regeneration processes by restoring natural areas in built-up zones, thereby encouraging the removal of unused, outdated or dilapidated buildings and infrastructure by private and public bodies; notes that this process would also help to improve the landscape and relieve citizens and local authorities of the tax burdens potentially involved in maintaining such properties;
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses its support for the 2030 targets of bringing at least 25 % of agricultural land under organic farm management, which should become the norm in the long term, and ensuring that at least 10 % of agricultural land consists of high-diversity landscape features, which should be implemented at farm level, targets which should both be incorporated into EU legislation; considers it imperative that farmers receive support and training in the transition towards agroecological practices; supporting the development of organic farming in line with market trends, and ensuring, on a voluntary basis, that 10 % of agricultural land consists of high-diversity landscape features, which should be implemented at farm level; considers it imperative that farmers receive financial and other support as well as training in the transition towards more sustainable practices, and that products obtained in this way are properly promoted; notes, too, that all available production techniques should be used to ensure that there is sufficient supply to meet market demands;
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the maintenance and development of open areas for permanent grassland and pasture should be made a priority in order to protect at- risk species of wild birds and pollinators, which are primarily connected with this type of environment, including by clearing woodland in degraded areas consisting of matter of little environmental value;
Amendment 653 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the new EU Forest Strategy must be fully aligned with the Climate Law and the Biodiversity Strategy; calls for the inclusion in the Nature Restoration Plan of specific bindingpolicy targets for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems, which should also be incorporated into the Forest Strategy;
Amendment 689 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 771 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission’s targets of reducing the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made bindingand nutrient losses by 2030; recognises that these targets could have a significant negative impact on the economic sustainability of the sector, on farmers’ incomes and on food safety, and should therefore be subject to an impact assessment before a targeted reduction is set; takes the view that farmers should be put in a position where they are able to use fewer products, or optimise their use, through greater investment and greater development in the areas of research, innovation and tools and precision agriculture techniques; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasoso as to respond to farmers’ actual needs with regard to the most dangerous pathogens;
Amendment 799 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes the view that a reduction in plant protection chemicals should be accompanied by a clear framework that would allow for the development and use of innovative technologies, including biotechnologies, provided that they are safe for consumers and the environment and widely accessible to farmers; calls for clarity on the ever-growing world of new plant-breeding techniques (NBTs) in order to regulate their areas of application and prospective use and thereby provide the necessary legal basis for their development in the field;
Amendment 813 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Looks forward to reading the Commission’s study on the potential of new genomic techniques, which should ultimately lead to an appropriate legal framework based on state-of-the-art scientific expertise and evidence;
Amendment 874 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets that the list of Union concern represents less than 6 % of IAS present in Europe; cCalls on the Commission to ensure proper coverage of IAS affecting threatened species on the EU list and to reinforce prevention by introducing mandatory risk assessments prior to the first import of non-native speci, while taking due account of the implementation costs for Member States and the socioeconomic aspects of using IAS for income purposes, and by adopting white lists by 2030 at the latests well as reinforcing prevention in the context of imports;
Amendment 887 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to give stakeholders all the power they need to take sweeping and concrete action to tackle invasive alien species as a matter of priority, both in terms of time and resources;
Amendment 892 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to equip Member States with urgent intervention measures to control general predatory species whose conservation status is favourable or on the rise and whose prominence in many environments, just as with IAS, is putting the populations of priority species at risk, for example many bird species that nest on the ground in open or cultivated areas or wetlands;
Amendment 909 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective biodiversity mainstreaming and proofing across EU spending and programmes on the basis of the EU Taxonomy and the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; calls on the Commission to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the EUR 20 billion per yearresources needed for nature could be mobilised, to make corresponding proposals for the Union’s annual budget and to examine the need for a dedicated funding instrument for TEN-N; considers that efforts should be made to reach 10 %earmark a proportion of annual spending on biodiversity under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) as soon as possible from 2021 onwards; calls on the Commission to draw up a legislative proposal that includes sufficient financial resources to compensate farmers for the increased costs and/or loss of income due to new practices designed to pursue the objectives of the biodiversity strategy;
Amendment 928 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 965 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Highlights the need for a legally binding biodiversity governance framework, similar to the Climate Law, which steers a path to 2050 through a set of binding objectives, including targets for 2030 and the COP15 commitments, and which establishes a monitoring mechanism with smart indicators; calls on the Commission to submit a legal proposal to this end in 2022 which establishes a monitoring mechanism with smart indicators;
Amendment 1138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Stresses the importance of including respect for biodiversity in trade agreements in order to halt global deforestation and prevent the overexploitation of fishery and marine resources; urges developing countries to support biodiversity and alignment with European standards on sustainability, and to prevent the exploitation of workers; calls on the Commission to ensure that imported products meet the same standards required of European producers in order to protect biodiversity;