Activities of Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a Council decision on establishig the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)
Amendments (78)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas;
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part III ‘Societal challenges’ shall contribute to the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) Adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
(f b) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract they have a territorial dimension. Moreover, according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation and social and economic impacts, there is a need for specific consideration of the urban and territorial dimension.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, crop production and food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting agriculture, fisheries, industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology- based alternatives to replace established ones; oin the other hand,addition harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno- economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) triggering leadership and competitive advantage on a wide number of economic sectors. It includes aspects, such as underpinning the development of bio- resources with optimised properties and applications beyond conventional alternatives; enabling exploration, understanding and exploitation in a sustainable manner of terrestrial and marine biodiversity for novel applications; and sustaining the development of biotechnology-based healthcare solutions (e.g. pharmaceutical sdiagnostics, biologicals, bio-medical devices,, healthier plants and animals for healthy nutrition ).
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease To make treatments more effective, safer and more economical, personalised medicine aims to develop new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to the requirements of the defined group of patients. The factors which influence therapeutic decision- making must be identified and further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient 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 supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production, thus:such as: enhancing the genetical potential of plants to better adapt to biotic and abiotic stresses; increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environmentsenhancing nutrient and water use efficiency; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III– point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – title
Annex 1 – part III– point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – title
2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality and safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – title
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – title
2.1.2. ProviStrengthening multi-functionality of agriculture, including ecosystem services and public goods
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. [ST1] [ST1]This sentence is coming from Amendment 12 Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Each Part should be complementary to and implemented in a coherent way with the other Parts of the specific programme. Strategic coordination of research and innovation across the three main priorities for each thematic area (e.g. health) should address fragmentation and improve the use and management of technological and infrastructural resources, involving the sharing of data in order to accelerate the achievement of results. Or. en (In reference to amendment 3, PE489.688v01-00)
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the range of typeavailability, range and characteristics of biomass for use in second and third generation biorefineries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biowaste and industrial by- products, will help avoid food/fuel conflicts and support economic development of rural and coastal areas in the Union.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Part III ‘Societal challenges’ should increase the effectiveness of research and innovation in responding to key societal challenges by supporting excellent research and innovation activities. Those activities should be implemented using a challenge- based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. Social sciences and humanities research is an important element for addressing all of the challenges. The activities should cover the full range of research and innovation with an emphasis on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, and support for public procurement, pre-normative research and standard setting, and market uptake of innovations. The activities should support directly support the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level and Union industrial sector competitiveness at a global level. All challenges should contribute to the overarching objective of sustainable development.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.1 – point 5.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.1 – point 5.1.2 – paragraph 1
There is incomplete knowledge on the ability of society and the economy to adapt to climate change. Effective, equitable and socially acceptable measures towards a climate resilient environment and society require the integrated analysis of current and future impacts, vulnerabilities, population exposure, risks, costs and opportunities associated with climate change and variability, taking into account extreme events and related climate-induced hazards and their recurrence. This analysis will also be developed on the adverse impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services, infrastructures and economic and natural assets. Emphasis will be placed on the most valuable natural ecosystems, and built environments, as well asrchaeological sites, built environments and urban landscapes and heritage, as well as cultural resources, key societal, cultural and economic sectors across Europe. Actions will investigate the impacts and growing risks for human health stemming from climate change and increased greenhouse gases concentrations in the atmosphere. Research will evaluate innovative, equitably distributed and cost- effective adaptation responses to climate change, including the protection and adaptation of natural resources and ecosystems, and related effects, to inform and support their development and implementation at all levels and scales. This will also include the potential impacts, costs and risks, of geo- engineering options. The complex inter- linkages, conflicts and synergies of adaptation and risk-prevention policy choices with other climate and sectoral policies will be investigated, including impacts on employment and the living standards of vulnerable groups.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
5.1.3 a. It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio- economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow up and the management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) watertechnology;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part III ‘'Societal challenges’' shall contribute to the priority ‘'Societal challenges’' set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation and the Structural Funds shall be implemented through the programmes "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations", both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairway of excellence
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power may be revoked at any time by the Council or by the Parliament. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council and by the Parliament within a period of two months of notification of that act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council hasand the Parliament have informed the Commission that ithey will not object. That period shall be extended by one month at the initiative of the Council.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The European Parliament shall be informed of the adoption ofany objection formulated by the Council to the delegated acts adopted by the Commission, or any objection formulated to them, or of the revocation of the delegation of powers by the Council.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
COM(2011) 811
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnolgies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems20 . Many innovative products incorporate several of these technologies simultaneously, as single or integrated parts. While each technology offers technological innovation, the accumulated benefit from combining a number of enabling technologies can also lead to technological leaps. Tapping into cross-cutting key enabling technologies will enhance product competitiveness and impact. The numerous interactions of these technologies will therefore be exploited. Dedicated support will be provided for larger-scale pilot line and demonstrator projects.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
COM(2011) 811
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
- watertechnologies
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, crop production and food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting agriculture, fisheries, industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology- based alternatives to replace established ones; oin the other hand,addition harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno- economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) triggering leadership and competitive advantage on a wide number of economic sectors. It includes aspects, such as underpinning the development of bio- resources with optimised properties and applications beyond conventional alternatives; enabling exploration, understanding and exploitation in a sustainable manner of terrestrial and marine biodiversity for novel applications; and sustaining the development of biotechnology-based healthcare solutions (e.g. pharmaceutical diagnostics, biologicals, bio-medical devices, healthier plants and animals for healthy nutrition ).
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease Personalised medicine must be developed in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The dedicated SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules and visibility of the instrument, facilitating participation of SMEs.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Research shall make it possible to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies. This shall be focused on the treatment of chronic diseases.
Amendment 671 #
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 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 supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production, thus:such as: enhancing the genetical potential of plants to better adapt to biotic and abiotic stresses; increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environmentsenhancing nutrient and water use efficiency; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality, safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 682 #
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 will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies 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. Due attention will be given to on-farm soil management for increasing soil fertility as a basis for crop productivity and to minimise losses of ground, surface and underground water resources. 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 686 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
2.1.2. Providing ecosystemStrengthening multi-functionality of agriculture, including services and public goods
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the rangeavailability, range and characteristics of types of biomass for use in second and third generation biorefineries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biowaste and industrial by- products, will help avoid food/fuel conflicts and support economic development of rural and coastal areas in the Union.
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part
3.4. A single, smart, flexible European electricitnergy grid
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Electricitnergy networks have to respond to three interrelated challenges to enable a consumer friendly and increasingly decarbonised electricity system: creating a pan-European market; integrating a massive increase of renewable energy sources; and managing interactions between millions of suppliers and customers (where increasingly households will be both), including owners of electrical vehicles. Future electricity networks will play a key role for the transition to a fully decarbonised electricity system, while providing additional flexibility and cost benefits to the consumers. The overriding goal by 2020 is to transmit and distribute about 35 % of electricity from dispersed and concentrated renewable energy sources.
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 2
Advanced research will also be needed to provide solutions to adapt energy systems to changing climatic conditions. The challenges created by the intermittent character of solar and wind energy must be addressed. Priorities may be adjusted to new scientific and technological needs and opportunities or newly-observed phenomena which could indicate promising developments or risks to society and that may emerge during the course of implementation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 834 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
This can be achieved through the development and widespread use of intelligent transport applications and management systems. This entails: planning, demand management, information, ticketing and payment systems that are interoperable Europe- wide; and the full integration of information flows, management systems, infrastructure networks and mobility services into a new common multi-modal framework based on open platforms. This will also ensure flexibility and rapid responses to crisis events and extreme weather conditions by reconfiguring travel across modes. New positioning, navigation and timing applications, made possible through the Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation systems, will be instrumental in achieving this objective.
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio-economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 850 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
5.1.3a. Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 859 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 876 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow-up and management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.