23 Amendments of Marisa MATIAS related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Amendment 193 #
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 research into needs expressed by civil society organisations
Amendment 217 #
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, resource-conserving and climate change resilient as well as a fair economy 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 223 #
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) boosting social leadership for a fair economy through participatory and transdisciplinary research and social innovation.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Social sciences and humanities are also mainstreamed as an essential element of the activities needed to tackle each of the societal challenges to enhance their impact. This includes: understanding the determinants of health and optimising the effectiveness of healthcare systems, support to policies empowering rural areas and promoting informed consumer choices, robust decision making on energy policy and in ensuring a consumer friendly European electricity grid, supporting evidence based transport policy and foresight, support to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, resource efficiency initiatives and measures towards a green and sustainable as well as fair economy.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In order to reward the best Horizon 2020 grantees and best performing Horizon 2020 projects symbolic prizes will be given for each thematic area across all pillars.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Cross-cutting action will also be vital in stimulating the interactions between the societal challenges and the enabling and industrial technologies needed to generate major technological breakthroughs and a fair economy. Examples of where such interactions may be developed are: the domain of eHealth, smart grids, intelligent transport systems, mainstreaming of climate actions, nanomedicine, advanced materials for lightweight vehicles or the development of bio-based industrial processes and products. Strong synergies will therefore be fostered between the societal challenges and the development of generic enabling and industrial technologies and social innovation. This will be explicitly taken into account in developing the multi-annual strategies and the priority setting for each of these specific objectives. It will require that stakeholders representing the different perspectives including civil society organisations are fully involved in the implementation and in many cases, it will also require actions which bring together funding from the enabling and industrial technologies and the societal challenges concerned. The success of the implementation of necessary changes really depends of the public engagement with Science and Innovation and its benefits.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Funding will be given to the best or most promising experienced researchers, regardless of their nationality, who want to develop their skills through a trans-national or international mobility experience. They can be supported along all the different stages of their career, including the most junior ones just after their doctoral degree or equivalent experience. These researchers will receive funding on the condition that they move from one country to another to broaden or deepen their competences in universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs, civil society organisations or other socio-economic actors of their choice, working on research and innovation projects fitting their personal needs and interests. They will also be encouraged to move from public to private sector or vice-versa through the support of temporary postings. Part-time opportunities allowing combined positions in both public and private sectors will also be supported to enhance the transfer of knowledge between sectors and also encourage the creation of start-ups. Such tailor-made research opportunities will help promising researchers to become fully independent and to facilitate career moves between public and private sectors.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1
Societal challenges are becoming more and more global and cross-border and cross- sector collaborations are crucial to successfully face them. Sharing of knowledge and ideas from research to society and to market is therefore vital and can only be achieved through the connection of people. This will be promoted through the support of flexible exchanges of highly skilled research and innovation staff between sectors, countries and disciplines.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 2
European funding will support short term exchanges of research and innovation staff within partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs, civil society organisations and other socio-economic actors among Europe, as well as between Europe and third countries to reinforce international cooperation. It will be open to research and innovation staff at all career levels, from the most junior (post-graduate) to the most senior (management), including also administrative and technical staff.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 3
Throughout all the activities described above, attention will be paid to encourage a strong participation of enterprises, in particular SMEs, civil society organisations as well as other socio- economic actors for the successful implementation and impact of the Marcie Curie actions. A long-term collaboration between higher education, research organisations and the private sector, taking into account the protection of intellectual property rights, is promoted throughout all the Marie Curie actions.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 1
Addressing the human and physical infrastructure needs of nanotechnology deployment and focussing on governance of nanotechnology for societal benefit. Assessing the social acceptability of specific applications of nanotechnology in addition to risk assessment.
Amendment 625 #
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 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-adaptedbetter and more accessible treatment.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.9 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.9 – paragraph 1
Clinical trials are the means to transfer biomedical knowledge to application in patients and support for these will be provided, as well as for the improvement of their practice. Examples include the development of better methodologies to allow trials to focus on relevant population groups, including those suffering from rare diseases, other concomitant diseases and/or already undergoing treatment, the determination of comparative effectiveness of interventions and solutions, as well as enhancing the use of databases and electronic health records as data sources for trials and knowledge transfer. Similarly, support for the transfer of other types of interventions such as those related to independent living into real world environments will be provided. Specific support should be ensured for the preclinical and/or clinical development of substances with a clear potential to address largely unmet medical needs, such as designated orphan drugs.
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.10 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.10 – paragraph 1
The integration of infrastructures and information structures and sources (including those derived from cohort studies, protocols, data collections, indicators, etc.) as well as the standardisation, interoperability, storage, sharing of and access to data, will be supported to enable such data to be properly exploited. Attention should be given to data processing, knowledge management, modelling and visualisation, as well as to mechanisms ensuring the long-term sustainability of such infrastructures in order to make the best use of resources.
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.14 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.14 – paragraph 1
Supporting the management of chronic disease outside institutions also depends on improved cooperation between the providers of health and social or informal care. Research and innovative applications will be supported for decision making based on distributed information, and for providing evidence for large scale deployments and market exploitation of novel solutions, including interoperable tele-health and tele-care services. Research and innovation to improve the organisation of long-term care delivery will also be supported. Interdisciplinary research in social sciences is also needed to provide the most suitable solutions for addressing the needs of the patients in their everyday life and to contribute to their empowerment, especially for patients living with chronic conditions, such as rare disease patients.
Amendment 669 #
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, resource- protecting 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 developmenpreserve the natural resource base, biodiversity and support of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable production, thus: increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environments; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systemagricultural systems and landscapes, recycling of nutrients and organic matter and preserving water and soil resources, thereby improving adaptive capacities of farmers with regard to climate change and uncertainties.
Amendment 683 #
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- and transdisciplinary approaches utilizing the expertise and experience of actors along the whole supply chain will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity and vitality of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies, agro-ecological and organic farming methods 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. 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 694 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1
Development opportunities for rural communities will be mobilised by strengthening their capacity for primary production and delivery of eco-systems services as well as by opening avenues for the production of new and diversified products (food, feed, materials, energy), which meet the increasing demand for low- carbon short-chain delivery systems. Socio-economic research along with the development of new concepts and institutional innovations is needed to ensure cohesion of rural areas and prevent economic and social marginalisation, foster diversification of economic activities (including service sector), ensure appropriate relations between rural and urban areas, as well as facilitate knowledge exchange, demonstration, innovation and dissemination and foster participatory resource management. Also, there is a need to look at ways in which public goods in rural areas can be converted into local/regional socio-economic benefits. Innovation needs defined at regional and local levels will be complemented by cross-sectoral research actions at inter- regional and European levels. By providing the necessary analytical tools, indicators, models and forward looking activities, research projects will support policy makers and other actors in the implementation, monitoring and assessment of relevant strategies, policies and legislation, not only for rural areas but for the whole bio-economy. Tools and data are also required to allow for proper assessment of potential trade-offs between various types of resource use (land, water and other inputs) and bio-economy products. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. Criteria for transparent procedures for assessment of the desirability and acceptability of new technologies will be taken into account as well as concerns of civil society.
Amendment 696 #
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 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 food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030 and (e) the research activities shall also focus on a broad diversity of healthy, authentic, high quality and safe food for all.
Amendment 883 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
In this context, the objective is to enhance social, economic and political inclusion, combat poverty, enhance human rights, digital inclusiveness, equality, solidarity and inter-cultural dynamics by supporting interdisciplinary research, indicators, technological advances, organisational solutions and new forms of collaboration and co-creation. Research and other activities shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy as well as other relevant Union foreign policies. Social Sciences and Humanities research may have an important role to play in this context. Specifying, monitoring and assessing the objectives of European strategies and policies will require focused research on high-quality statistical information systems, and the development of adapted instruments that allow policy makers to assess the impact and effectiveness of envisaged measures, in particular in favour of social inclusion.
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Understanding social transformations in Europe requires the analysis of changing democratic practices and expectations as well as of the historical evolution of identities, diversity, territories, religions, cultures and values. This includes a good understanding of the history of European integration. Besides, understanding the strains and opportunities arising from the uptake of ICT, both at individual and collective levels, is important in order to open new paths of inclusive innovation. It is essential to identify ways to adapt and improve the European welfare systems, public services and the broader social security dimension of policies in order to achieve cohesion and promote more social and economic equality and intra- and intergenerational solidarity. Research will analyse how societies and politics become more European in a broad sense through evolutions of identities, cultures and values, the circulation of ideas and beliefs and combinations of principles and practices of reciprocity, commonality and equality. It will analyse how vulnerable populations can participate fully in society and democracy, notably through the acquisition of various skills and the protection of human rights. The analysis of how political systems respond or not to such social evolutions and themselves evolve will thus be central. Research will also address the evolution of key systems that provide underlying forms of social bonds, such as family, work, education and employment and help combat poverty. It will take into account the importance of migration and demography in the future development of European policies.
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1
In order to assess and prioritise investments and strengthen the Innovation Union and the European Research Area, the analysis of research and innovation policies, systems and actors in Europe and third countries as well as the development of indicators, data and information infrastructures will be supported. Forward- looking activities and pilot initiatives, economic analysis, policy monitoring, mutual learning, coordination tools and activities and the development of methodologies for impact assessment and evaluations will also be needed, exploiting direct feedback from research stakeholders, enterprises, public authorities, civil society organisations and citizens.
Amendment 917 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 4
To implement the Innovation Union initiative, there is also a need to support (private and public) market-driven as well as non-market driven innovation in view of enhancing the innovation capacity of firms and fostering European competitiveness as well as social, economic and ecological resilience. This will require improving the overall framework conditions for innovation as well as tackling the specific barriers preventing the growth of innovative firms. Powerful innovation support mechanisms (for e.g. improved cluster management, public- private partnerships and network cooperation), highly specialised innovation support services (on e.g. IPR management/exploitation, innovation management, networks of procurers) and reviews of public policies in relation to innovation will be supported. Issues specific to SMEs will be supported under the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’.