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Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Welcomes the joint communication as a positive step towards an integrated EU policy on Arctic matters, identifying 39 specific areas of action, and towards developing a more coherent framework for EU action; stresses the need for more coherence between the EU’s internal and external policies as regards Arctic matters; reiterates its call for a comprehensive strategy and a concretised action plan on the EU’s engagement in the Arctic, wherein preserving the vulnerable ecosystem of the Artic should be the starting point;

2016/11/14
Committee: AFET ENVI

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States affiliated to the work of the Arctic Council to support the development of an Arctic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to preserve the vulnerable ecosystem of the Arctic; notes that this special EIA should eventually be made mandatory and take account of at least the following aspects when evaluating projects taking place in the Arctic: - All potential environmental, socio- economic and cultural impacts both during and after the project, including cumulative effects of current and future projects, - The precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle must be applied at all stages of project planning, assessment, implementation and reclamation, - Reclamation and recovery of habitat and affected lands must be thoroughly planned and fully funded in advance, - A proven demonstration of the industry’s ability to retrieve spilled oil in frozen, broken and refreezing ice conditions, - An international liability and compensation regime for contamination of lands, waters and marine areas resulting from offshore oil exploration and exploitation must be established;deleted

2016/11/14
Committee: AFET ENVI

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Invites the Commission and the EU Member States to set the successful application of Arctic EIA as a prerequisite for goods marketed in the EU deriving from the projects executed in the Arctic region;deleted

2016/11/14
Committee: AFET ENVI

Kati PIRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. ~~Notes~~Is concerned about the increase in the stationing of Russian military forces in the region, the building and reopening of bases and the creation of an Arctic military district of Russia;

2016/11/14
Committee: AFET ENVI

4 Amendments of Kati PIRI related to 2016/2228(INI)

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