7 Amendments of Rareș-Lucian NICULESCU related to 2009/2157(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas climate change has already had adverse effects on EU agriculture (including declining water resources and more frequent drought in, desertification of the southil, a significant increase in winter rainfall and flooding in the north, storms and other extreme weather events, landslides and the proliferation of insect pests and animal and plant diseases), and whereas the expected acceleration of such problems will have serious economic, social and environmental repercussions for the agricultural, forestry and tourism sectors,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
- the development of agroforestry, forest shelter systems, hedges, wooded areas on farmland, permanent or temporary grassland pasture systems and reforestation;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for action to speed up research into and the testing and promotion of plant varieties which tolerate water stress and extremely high temperatures, as well as the relevant crop techniques; takes the view that this measure could offer a viable alternative to the current costly and inefficient irrigation systems in some areas, and that it also offers the advantage of being more acceptable to local communities;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
- optimising water resource management (more efficient irrigation systems, hillside reservoirs, etc.), making users responsible;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Takes the view, likewise, that the CAP should provide financial incentives for local authorities in the Member States to take measures aimed at: - restoring the production and protection capacities of natural ecosystems, agricultural crops and other assets that are affected by drought and desertification or flooding; - improving practices with regard to the use of water resources, soil and vegetation which have proved to be unsustainable over time; - identifying, improving and promoting plant species and animal breeds in areas affected by drought and/or at risk of aridity; - improving preventive measures;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the importance of creating and permanently guaranteeing the basis for the development of alternative economic activities that will gradually reduce local communities' dependence on drought-affected agricultural production or natural resources; takes the view that access to financing from European funds is a key factor in safeguarding the conditions in which alternative economic activities are carried out;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Stresses the importance of promoting integrated development planning practices in rural areas in line with local needs, by introducing principles based on optimising land use in order to adapt to changing environmental conditions (prolonged drought, landslides, floods, etc.) and to the market for products and services that can be supplied at local level;