Activities of Filip KACZMAREK related to 2011/0401(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) All research and innovation builds on the capacity of scientists, research institutions, businesses and citizens around the world to openly access, share and use scientific information, respecting at the same time intellectual property rights. This is particularly important for actors in developing countries, where local research capacity must be improved and whose collaboration with Union partners can help to tackle common global challenges and contribute to Union research excellence. To increase the circulation and exploitation of knowledge, free open access to scientific publications, already embraced in the Seventh Framework Programme, should be the general principle for scientific publications which receive public funding from Horizon 2020. Furthermore, Horizon 2020 should promote open access to other scientific data produced or collected by publicly funded research, with the aim that open access to such data becomes the general rule by 2020.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) supporting the Union's external and development policy objectives, complementing external and development programme as set out in the European Consensus on Development and Agenda for Change, complementing external and development programmes, and contributing to the fulfilment of international commitments in the field of sustainable development, in particular the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and their subsequently internationally agreed adaptations.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Infectious diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria), are a global concern, accounting for 41 % of the 1.5 billion disability adjusted life years worldwide, with 8 % of these in Europe, are a global concern, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer. Emerging epidemics and the threat of increasing anti-microbial resistance must also be prepared for.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Similarly, the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a European level response. Many approaches, tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at Union level. These include international collaboration between researchers in order to acquire the necessary critical mass and expertise, the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials, the clinical use of ‘'-omics’' or the development of ICT and their applications in healthcare practice, notably e-health. The requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner, for example in the development of stratified and/or personalised medicine, in the treatment of rarpoverty-related, neglected and rare and non-communicable diseases, and in providing assisted and independent living solutions.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70% increase of the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10% of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20% by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sustainable and sufficient supplies of raw materials, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60% by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40% is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30% of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50% in the Union by 2030. In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘'Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’', the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, external and development aid policies, internationally agreed commitments on global food security, biodiversity and sustainable development, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of the full cycle from basic research andto innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance, provide healthy food products and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio- economy markets.