Activities of Isabella LÖVIN related to 2009/2107(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the OSPAR Convention and PARCOM Recommendation 94/6 on Best Environmental Practice (BEP) for the Reduction of Inputs of Potentially Toxic Chemicals from Aquaculture Use,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas a sustainable aquaculture policy can coexist with 'Natura 2000' areas and can even contribute positively to the management thereof, in cases where the conservation objectives of the site so allow,
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that aquaculture systems which deplete capture fisheries or pollute coastal waters, such as farming without any wastewater treatment, are to considered unsustainable and that European aquaculture should give priority to herbivorous species and carnivorous species which can thrive on reduced consumption of fishmeals and oils;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that, in order to expand the aquaculture industry in Europe, the sector relies on continuous development to decrease the feed factor of wild caught protein to product, currently at best 2.5 to 1; wild fish stocks suitable for feed production are limited and in many cases overfished, aquaculture development should focus more on herbivorous species and piscivorous species which can further significantly decrease the feed factor;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a firmer commitment from the EU on investments in sustainable aquaculture, in the form of financing under the Community Fisheries Fund; 1 Directive 85/337/ECC, as amended by Directive 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC (the , giving preference to best environmental practice; however, future financing of aquaculture related activities should only be possible with the effective implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment1 (EIA) Directive), to ensure that projects funded do not lead to degradation of the environment or of wild fish or shellfish stocks; Or. en
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Hopes that the future European Fisheries Fund in support of the reformed CFP will provide for specific budget lines for sustainable aquaculture development and support for investment in that sector following best environmental practice, with a particular focus on technologically innovative plants with a lesser environmental impact (e.g. water purification systems for eliminating residues and pollutants), farms that promote fish health and welfare and sustainable forms of aquaculture;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises also the need to ensure increased financial contributions for scientific research, innovation and technology transfers in the field of sustainable, organic, offshore and freshwater aquaculture, by means of sectoral policies covering all key aspects, from the supply chain to the optimisation and promotion of products on the market, with better management of those aspects in the thematic axes set out under the Structural Funds and in Community programmes, all intended to ensure that aquaculture is conducted in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, leading to neither resource depletion nor marine pollution;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Takes the view that farms should, in conjunction with a veterinarian, draw up a written Veterinary Health Plan, which should be updated annually;