34 Amendments of Fiona HALL related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. The work programmes for the implementation of the Parts I, II and III referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 2(2) shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount, including indicative information on the amount of climate related expenditure, where appropriate. They shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action, the TRL scale indicator of the action, an indicative implementation timetable, as well as a multi-annual approach and strategic orientations for the following years of implementation. They shall include for grants the priorities, the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co-financing. They shall allow for bottom-up approaches that address the objectives in innovative ways.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Scientific Council shall be composed of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of research areas and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests. In the composition of the Scientific Council, gender balance shall be sought.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Priority setting will equally be based on a wide range of inputs and advice. It will include, where appropriate, groups of independent experts set up specifically to advise on the implementation of Horizon 2020 or any of its specific objectives. These experts group shall show the appropriate level of expertise and knowledge in the covered areas and a variety of professional backgrounds, including industry and civil society involvement. In the field of energy, full use should be made of the SET Plan Steering Group to coordinate the use of the Common Provisions Regulation with the use of auctioning revenues from phase 3 of the Emissions Trading scheme, NER300, projects funded with Horizon 2020 and national funds, with a view to using them to fund large-scale demonstration projects.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Priority setting may also take into account the strategic research agendas of European Technology Platforms or inputs from the European Innovation Partnerships. Where appropriate, public-public partnerships and public-private partnerships supported through Horizon 2020 will also contribute to the priority setting process and to the implementation, in line with the provisions laid down in Horizon 2020. Regular interactions with end-users, citizens and civil society organisations, as well as national and regional authorities, through appropriate methodologies such as consensus conferences, participatory technology assessments or direct engagement in research and innovation processes, will also be a cornerstone of the priority setting process.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Social sciences and humanities research will be fully integrated into each of the general objectives of Horizon 2020. This will include ample opportunities for supporting such research through the European Research Council, the Marie Curie actions orand the Research Infrastructures specific objective.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – point 2 – paragraph 4
Article 21 of Horizon 2020 sets out the general principles for participation of organisations from third countries and international organisations. As research and innovation in general benefit largely from an openness towards third countries, Horizon 2020 will continue with the principle of general openness, while encouraging reciprocal access to third country programmes. For a number of areas, however, a more cautious approach may be advisable to safeguard European interest.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 5
Particular attention will also be paid to the coordination of activities funded through Horizon 2020 with those supported under other Union funding programmes, such as the Common Agricultural Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy or the Erasmus For All: the Union's programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport or the Health for Growth Programme., Life Programme, and New Entrants' Reserve (NER300) This includes an appropriate articulation with the Cohesion policy funds, where support to capacity building for research and innovation at regional level may act as a ‘stairway to excellence’, the establishment of regional centres of excellence may help close the innovation divide in Europe or support to large-scale demonstration and pilot line projects may aid in achieving the objective of generating industrial leadership in Europe.
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 1
The Marie Curie actions will be open to training and career development activities within all domains of research and innovation addressed under the Treaty, from basic research - including in the social sciences and humanities - up to market take-up and innovation services. Research and innovation fields as well as sectors will be chosen freely by the applicants.
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point 4.3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point 4.3.2 – paragraph 1
The aim is to facilitate the development of global research infrastructures i.e. research infrastructures that require funding and agreements on a global scale. The aim is also to facilitate the cooperation of European research infrastructures with their non-European counterparts, ensuring their global interoperability and reach, and to pursue international agreements on the reciprocal use, openness or co-financing of infrastructures. In this respect due account will be taken of the recommendations of the Carnegie Group of Senior Officials on Global Research Infrastructures. Attention will also be given to ensure adequate Union participation in coordination with international bodies such as the UN or the OECD. Research Infrastructure partnerships with developing countries, for example as part of the joint Africa-EU Strategy, shall also be addressed.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
Synergies with Union cohesion policy will be sought in the context of national and regional innovation strategies for smart specialisation. These synergies may also build on the bottom-up national and regional experience of Eureka and Eurostars in supporting SME innovation and research activities, which cohesion funding could support by making the funding of local partners in Eureka- labelled projects a priority for Managing Authorities.
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Effective health promotion, supported by a robust evidence base, prevents disease, improves wellbeing, reduces disability, dependency and social exclusion and is cost effective. Health promotion and disease prevention also depend on an understanding of the determinants of health, on effective preventive tools, such as vaccines, on effective health and disease surveillance and preparedness, and on effective screening programmes. The cultural, social, behavioural and psychological dimensions of health shall also be taken into account. Social sciences and humanities thus have an important role to play in understanding health and wellbeing.
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 3
An increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the healthcare sector, and to support integrated care and the uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering older persons in particular to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, economic and mental well- being. Special attention should be devoted to chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, diabetes, respiratory and mental diseases.
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
In this way, existing and planned policies and programmes can be assessed and policy support provided. Similarly, improved behavioural interventions, prevention and education programmes can be developed including those pertaining to health literacy in nutrition, vaccination and other primary care interventions. 'Health- in-all' approaches (such as those addressing the environment and the work place) can likewise be developed in order to minimise risk factors.
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – introductory part
2. FBioeconomy: food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime research and the bio- economy bio-based industries (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient, resource- protecting and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw- materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time preserve the natural resource base, biodiversity and supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable production and food system, thus: increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environments; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Multi-disciplinary approaches, utilizing the expertise and experience of actors along the whole supply chain, will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity and vitality of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies, agro-ecological and organic farming methods, and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals for adaptation and productivity traits will call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resources, for adaptation to scarce resources, reduced pesticide use and local environmental conditions. Due attention will be given to on-farm soil management for increasing soil fertility as a basis for crop productivity. Animal and plant health will be promoted and integrated disease/pest control measures will be further developed. Strategies for the eradication of animal diseases including zoonoses will be tackled along with research on antimicrobial resistance. Studying the effects of practices on animal welfare will help meet societal concerns. The above listed areas will be underpinned by more fundamental research to address relevant biological questions as well as to support the development and implementation of Union policies.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The research activities should also focus on a broad diversity of healthy, authentic, high quality and safe foods for all. Furthermore, they should concentrate on consumer wishes and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and additives and produce fewer by-products and less greenhouse gases.
Amendment 739 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
The energy sources and consumption patterns of Europe's industries, transport, buildings, towns and cities are often inefficient and largely unsustainable, leading to significant environmental and climate change impacts. The development of near-zero-emissionw and existing near-zero-emission and positive energy buildings, highly efficient and sustainable industries and mass take-up of energy-efficient approaches by companies, individuals, communities and cities will require not only technological advances, but also non- technological solutions such as new advisory, financing and demand management services. In this way energy efficiency mayand savings will provide one of the most cost effective ways to reduce energy demand, thereby enhancing security of energy supply, reducing environmental and climate impacts and boosting Europe's competitiveness. and global leadership. Funding for research and development of fossil fuel technologies is therefore not eligible under this societal challenge.
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – paragraph 2
To ensure full adoption and full benefits for consumers (including the possibility for them to monitor their own consumption), energy performance of these technologies and services needs to be customised and optimised for and in their application environments. This requires not only researching, developing and testing innovative Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and monitoring and control techniques but also large-scale demonstration projects and pre- commercial deployment activities to ensure interoperability and scalability. Such projects should aim to develop common procedures to collect, collate and analyse energy consumption and emissions data to improve the measurability, transparency, accuracy, social acceptability, planning and visibility of energy use and its environmental impacts.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – paragraph 1
A substantial share of energy is consumed for heating or cooling purposes across the Union and the development of cost- effective, sustainable and efficient technologies, system integration techniques e.g. network connectivity with standardised languages and services in this area would have a major impact in reducing energy demand. This requires research and demonstration of new systems and components for industrial as well as residential applications, for example in decentralised and district supply of hot water, space heating and cooling. This should encompass different technologies: solar thermal, geothermal, biomass, heat pumps, combined heat and power etc, and meet the requirements of near-zero energy buildings and districts. Further breakthroughs are needed, in particular, in thermal storage from renewable energy sources and to foster the development and deployment of efficient combinations of hybrid heating and cooling systems, for centralised and de-centralised applications.
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
3.2. Low-cost,Sustainable low-carbon electricity supply
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Electricity will play a central role in the establishment of an environmentally sustainable low-carbon economy. The uptake of low-carbon electricity generation is too slow due to the high costs involved and outdated energy market structures. There is a pressing need to find solutions that reduce costs significantly, with enhanced performance and sustainability, to accelerate the market deployment of sustainable low carbon electricity generation. To achieve this, at least three quarters of the budget under 'secure, clean and efficient energy' shall be allocated to renewable energy technology and energy efficiency. In particular to:
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for wind energy is to reduce the cost of electricity production of onshore and offshore wind by up to about 230 % by 2020 compared to 2010, to increasingly move offshore, and to enable proper integration in the electricity grid. The focus will be on the development, testing and demonstration of next generation wind energy conversion systems of larger scale, higher conversion efficiencies and higher availabilities for both on- and off-shore (including remote locations and hostile weather environments) as well as new serial manufacturing processes.
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key option that has to be widely deployed on a commercial scale at global level to meet the challenge of a decarbonised power generation and low carbon industry by 2050. The objective is to minimise the extra-cost of CCS in the power sector for coal-fired and, and for gas-fired power plants in particular, compared to equivalent plants without CCS and energy intensive industrial installations.
Amendment 793 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for bio-energy is to bring to commercial maturity the most promising technologies, to permit large-scale, fully sustainable production of advanced second and third generation biofuels of different value chains for transport, and highly efficient combined heat and power from biomass, including CCS. The aim is to develop and demonstrate the technology for different bio-energy pathways at different scales, taking account of differing geographical and climate conditions and logistical constraints. Longer term research will support the development of a sustainable bio-energy industry beyond 2020. These activities will complement upstream (feedstock, bio-resources) and downstream (integration into vehicle fleets) research activities carried out in other relevant Societal Challenges.
Amendment 802 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 3
All options to successfully balance energy supply and demand must be considered to minimise emissions and costs. New power systems technologies, demand management and a bi-directional digital communication infrastructure must be researched and integrated into the electricity grid. This will contribute to better plan, monitor, control and securely operate networks in normal and emergency conditions as well as to manage the interactions between suppliers and customers and to transport, manage and trade energy flow. For the deployment of future infrastructure, indicators and cost benefit analysis should take into account energy system-wide considerations. In addition, synergies between smart grids and telecommunication networks will be maximised in order to avoid duplication of investments and to accelerate the take up of smart energy services
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 4
Novel energy storage means (including both large scale and batteries) and vehicle systems will provide the required flexibility between production and demand. Improved ICT technologies will further increase the flexibility of electricity demand by providing customers (industrial, commercial and residential) with the necessary automation and control tools.
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new)
3.4 a. Non-fossil fuel back-up and balancing technologies According to Commission analysis in Energy Roadmap 2050, the Unions’ power sector will have to decarbonise by 93-99% by 2030. Therefore, in order to meet the Unions long-term climate and energy targets, fossil fuel power generation or any carbon emitting technology will not be able to be deployed in the Union after 2030 (or will have to be limited to an absolute minimum). In view of this, further research is urgently needed to accelerate the development and deployment of non-fossil fuel back-up and balancing technologies that are flexible and fully sustainable, in order to successfully integrate the rapidly growing supply of variable renewable energy sources. Fossil fuel technology shall not benefit from Horizon 2020 funding as it is mature and already receives sufficient support from the mature fossil fuel industry. Funding such carbon emitting technology from limited Union public resources is not consistent with Unions decarbonisation agenda to 2050.
Amendment 811 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.8 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.8 – paragraph 1
The priority setting for the implementation of the activities in this challenge is led by the need to strengthen the European dimension of energy research and innovation. A main aim will be to support the implementation of the research and innovation agenda of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) to achieve the objectives of the Union's energy and climate change policy. The SET-Plan roadmaps and implementation plans will therefore provide a valuable input for the formulation of the work programmes. The SET Plan governance structure will be used as a principle basis for strategic priority setting and the coordination of Energy Research and innovation across the Union. The input of industry within the governance of the European Industry Initiatives (EII) will be taken into account with respect to the financing priorities indentified in the EIIs Implementation plans. The Initiatives will be financed through dedicated budget lines per technologies created under the SET-Plan budget line.
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
In this context, the objective is to enhance social, economic and political inclusion, combat poverty, enhance human rights, digital inclusiveness, equality, solidarity and inter-cultural dynamics by supporting interdisciplinary research, indicators, technological advances, organisational solutions and new forms of collaboration and co-creation. Research and other activities shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy as well as other relevant Union foreign policies. HSocial science and humanities research may havehas an important role to play in this context. Specifying, monitoring and assessing the objectives of European strategies and policies will require focused research on high-quality statistical information systems, and the development of adapted instruments that allow policy makers to assess the impact and effectiveness of envisaged measures, in particular in favour of social inclusion.
Amendment 895 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Understanding social transformations in Europe requires the analysis of changing democratic practices and expectations as well as of the historical evolution of identities, diversity, territories, religions, cultures and values. This includes a good understanding of the history of European integration. Besides, understanding the strains and opportunities arising from the uptake of ICT, both at individual and collective levels, is important in order to open new paths of inclusive innovation. It is essential to identify ways to adapt and improve the European welfare systems, public services and the broader social security dimension of policies in order to achieve cohesion and promote more social and economic equality and intergenerational solidarity. Research will analyse how societies and politics become more European in a broad sense through evolutions of identities, cultures and values, the circulation of ideas and beliefs and combinations of principles and practices of reciprocity, commonality and equality. It will analyse how vulnerable populations can participate fully in society and democracy, notably through the acquisition of various skills and the protection of human rights. The analysis of how political systems respond or not to such social evolutions and themselves evolve will thus be central. Research will also address the evolution of key systems that provide underlying forms of social bonds, such as family, work, education and employment and help combat poverty. It will take into account the importance of migration - including climate change related migration - and demography in the future development of European policies.
Amendment 938 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 2
In order to anticipate, prevent and manage these threats, it is necessary to develop and apply innovative technologies, solutions, foresight tools and knowledge, stimulate cooperation between providers and users, find civil security solutions, improve the competitiveness of the European security, ICT and services industries and prevent and combat the abuse of privacy and breaches of human rights in Internet. It is also necessary to research into the social dimensions of such threats, in order to gain an understanding of their causes and impacts and to help develop effective social policy responses.
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – point 6.3.1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – point 6.3.1 – introductory part
6.3.1. Fighting crime and terrorism, including understanding the social dimensions of such issues and identifying effective social policy measures to address these.
Amendment 945 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
The ambition is both to avoid an incident and to mitigate its potential consequences. This requires an understanding of causes and impacts, as well as the development of new technologies and capabilities (including against cyber crime and cyber terrorism) for the support to health, food, water and environmental security which are essential for the good functioning of society and economy. New technologies and dedicated capabilities will help to protect critical infrastructures, systems and services (including communications, transport, health, food, water, energy, logistic and supply chain, and environment). This will include analysing and securing public and private critical networked infrastructures and services against any type of threats. Attention shall also be paid to the social and behavioural dimensions of crime and terrorism, in order to fully understand their causes and impacts, and to identify effective social policy measures to address these.