7 Amendments of Teresa RIERA MADURELL related to 2009/2214(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU and its Member States make a major contribution to research in the Arctic and EU programmes, including the current Seventh Framework Programme, support major research projects in the region,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it is estimated that about a fifth of the world’s remaining hydrocarbon resources are located in the Arctic, although more extensive research is needed to establish more accurately how much gas and oil there is in the region and how economically viable it would be to exploit these reserves,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is conscious of the need for resources for a growing world population and recognises the increase in interest in them as well as the sovereign rights of the Arctic States; points out that the economic viability of exploiting resources in the Arctic needs to be taken into account given the physical and geographical characteristics of the region and the numerous environmental risks involved; emphasises the importance of fostering research and development relating to offshore technology and infrastructure given the ever greater depths and increasingly severe weather conditions involved; recommends any party involved to take steps to ensure the highest possible safety and environmental standards in exploration and exploitation of the natural resources;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the position of the EU as a main consumer of Arctic natural resources, as well as the involvement of European industry, which has a considerable advantage where exploiting resources in polar conditions is concerned; requests the Commission to further engage in fostering cooperation and technology transfer to ensure the highest standards and adequate administrative procedures, to establish a sound scientific basis of future trends and governance needs for Arctic resources, such as fisheries, and to make full use of the EU competences to regulate in this regard;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges that the EU, like other developed areas of the world, contributes to climate change and hence bears special responsibility and must play a leading role in combating climate change;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10a (new)
Paragraph 10a (new)
10a. Emphasises the importance of the EU and its Member States in research into climate change and its effects; takes the view that the Arctic should remain a priority research area for the EU and that the necessary instruments and resources should be provided to this end; points out that to obtain a comprehensive overview of the effects of climate change in the Arctic, there should be more coordination and harmonisation of the Arctic environment research stations and observatories operated by various EU Member States; emphasises the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach that links research on climate change with other research areas such as the environment, transport, health and energy;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15a (new)
Paragraph 15a (new)
15a. Emphasises that although States play a key role in governance in the Arctic, other players – such as international organisations, indigenous and local people and sub-state authorities – also have important roles; points out that it is important to increase trust among those with legitimate interests in the region by taking a participative approach and using dialogue as a way of developing a shared vision for the Arctic;