8 Amendments of Göran FÄRM related to 2009/2214(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the Nordregio Report 2009:2 Strong, Specific and Promising – Towards a Vision for the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas in 2020,
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the importance of prioritizing the effects on the environment and ecosystem when discussing prospecting for gas and oil in the Arctic; emphasizes that the Arctic presents unique challenges to oil and gas drilling that should not be underestimated; calls for more information on the Arctic marine ecosystems, the effects of climate change and the impacts that oil and gas drilling would have on the Arctic Ocean's unique species, before continuing with prospecting for oil and gas in the Arctic; demands that before exploration and production drilling proceeds in the Arctic, institutions, organizations and agencies with relevant expertise must reassess the conditions under which future drilling might occur;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that in the light of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico it is imperative for the EU and its Member States urgently to examine all aspects of oil extraction and exploration in the EU and to take all necessary steps thereafter to ensure that such an environmental catastrophe will not occur in EU waters;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance that the EU together with the regions in the area discuss the importance of the structural funds for development and cooperation in order to face the future global challenges for progress and to be able to seize the development potential of the area;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Is of the opinion that in order to identify the specific potential of each locality and to develop adequate settlement strategies with respect to regional differences, an inclusive process with the assistance of the national and EU levels is needed; believes that partnerships and dialogue between concerned levels of authority ensures that the policies can be implemented at the most effective level;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Acknowledges that EU policies that strengthen higher education and research facilities in the area are important for strengthening the innovative environments and technology transfer mechanisms; underlines the importance of supporting the development of cooperation networks between higher education institutes within and beyond the region and provide possibilities for research funding, particularly in fields where the region has a proven track record;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the special position and recognises the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and points in particular to the legal and political situation of the indigenous peoples in the Arctic States; underlines that policies regarding a positive development of living environments in the area also promote activities that in particular consider the possibilities of the regions indigenous people to develop their culture, language and customs that may differ from the rest of the areas society;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the important role of the AC as the foremost regional bodyforum for cooperation for the whole Arctic region; acknowledges the concrete work done in the Working Groups of the AC with the involvement of the observers and asks the Commission and EU agencies to continue to actively engage in all relevant Working Groups whenever possible;