16 Amendments of Bendt BENDTSEN related to 2016/2228(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Takes note of the fact that the Arctic has long been an area of constructive international cooperation and that there is a need to keep the Arctic a low-tension area; whereas interest in the Arctic is increasing because of resource scarcity and the changing environment;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Ilulissat Declaration which the five coastal states to the Arctic Ocean signed in 2008 at the Arctic Ocean Conference in Ilulissat, Greenland,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the Council Decision 2014/137/EU of 14 March 2014 on relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other,
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that any current and new economic activity should be carried out in a sustainable way in order not to undermine the Arctic’s natural heritagefragile ecosystem, natural heritage, local traditions and with full respect for the Indigenous communities;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers the EU a central strategic partner in supporting sustainable economic development in the Arctic; Considers it essential that EU policy in the Arctic Region reflects the Sustainable Development Goals, that the EU has committed to achieving by 2030;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas three EU Member States (Denmark, Finland and Sweden) are fullnd one Overseas Country and Territory (Greenland) are members of the eight- member AC, and seven others (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom) are observers; whereas the EU is seeking to upgrade its status in the AC;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas some four million people live in the Arctic region, of which some ten percent are members of indigenous peoples; whereas the vulnerable Arctic environment, as well as the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples, require more stringent safeguardsany development, especially when it comes to projects where intrusive extraction of natural resources takes place, to be decided by the local population;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the ecosystems in the Arctic, including its flora and fauna, is particularly vulnerable to abruptions, with a relatively long recovery period; whereas the negative environmental impacts are often accumulated and irreversible;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of UNCLOS in providing a complementary multilateral legal framework for settling intra-Arctic sovereignty issues; notes that only very few unresolved issues of jurisdiction exist in the Arctic; considers respect for international law in the Arctic essential; advocates a strong role for the EU in promoting effective multilateral arrangements and a global rules-based order through the strengthening and consistent implementation of relevant international, regional and bilateral agreements, frameworks and arrangements; underlines that the EU should have a strong role in reaching an agreement to maintain the Arctic, which is not under any country’s jurisdiction, as an area of common heritage to be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes; notes that this does not concern navigation and traditional livelihoods;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States affiliated to theto support the existing work of the Arctic Council to supportand the Arctic States in the development of an Arctic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to preserve the vulnerable ecosystems of the Arctic; notes that this special EIA should eventually be made mandatory and take account of at least the following aspects from the ICC when evaluating projects taking place in the Arctic:
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with concern 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;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. CReaffirms the EU's support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; recalls in particular article 19 thereof affirming that States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative and administrative measures that may affect them; calls for better and earlier involvement of indigenous peoples in the making of a citizen-centred Arctic policy; stresses the need to safeguard their rights, cultures and languages;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Pays special attention to the SDG 4.5, which includes ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for indigenous peoples;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the role of local communities and indigenous peoples in keeping the Arctic region viable and sustainable; calls on the Commission to target these communities in providing access to all relevant information on EU single market requirements, best practices and funding instruments; underlines the role of fluent transport, communication and electricity networks in creating economic activity in the area;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Given that better knowledge of the Arctic is key to adequately meeting all challenges, encourages the promotion and facilitation of international scientific and research cooperation among all stakeholders active in the field of Arctic research and in establishing research infrastructures; supports cooperation between leading Arctic research institutions to develop an integrated European polar research programme under the EU-PolarNet initiative in respect of local and traditional knowledge;