Activities of Alain CADEC related to 2009/2152(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Commission White Paper entitled ‘Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action’
Amendments (12)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that man-made greenhouse gases have wide-ranging impacts on the complex dynamics of the marine environment and that marine ecosystems already under pressure from pollution and overillegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing are also being affected by warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, changes in salinity and acidification and possible changes in ocean currents;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s White Paper on ‘Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action’; emphasises that climate change presents a challenge with a marked regional impact that calls for a coordinated approach at European Union level, both between the various Community policies and between the various levels of intervention: European, national, regional and local;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that rapid depletion of European fish stocks as a result of fishing practicethe fishing industry must adapt to climate change, whilst respecting the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development; stresses that depletion of European fish stocks is eroding the ecological and economic basis of fisheries and is making marine ecosystems more vulnerable to climate change and thus less capable of adapting;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that climate change will have potentially severe economic implications for European industrial and small-scale fisheries, requiring a reduction in industrial fishing-fleet capacitybetter regulation and organisation of fisheries and a shift towards sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices; notes the need to assess the impact of climate change on the various fish stocks and marine ecosystems by carrying out specific scientific research;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that only close cooperation at all levels of governance - European Union, Member States and regional authorities - will enable the European Union to implement an adaptation strategy from 2013;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that small-scale coastal fleets, particularly artisanal fleets, may contribute significantly to the resilience of coastal communities, adaptation to climate change and food security, provided that sustainable fishing practices are applied; points out that these practices and the accompanying efforts on the part of fishermen investing in more environmentally friendly equipment should be encouraged for all types of fleet;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises, therefore, the need to ensure that the adaptation strategy is integrated into, and coherent with, all European Union policies; emphasises the key role played by local and regional authorities and the need for a bottom-up approach taking account of the differences between natural habitats in Europe, in full accordance with the subsidiarity principle, since it; is convinced that local authorities will be better-equipped to find political solutions to their own needs;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores the fact that mature and well- functioning Integrated Coastal Zone Management involving all relevant levels of government is still rarely put into practice1 and strongly urges the Commission to ensure that the Integrated Coastal Zone Management recommendations2 are updated, strengthened and implemented; 1 Communication from the Commission - Report to the European Parliament and the Council on evaluation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Europe (COM(2007)0308). 2 Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe OJ L 148, 06 06 2002 p. 24 . . , in the wider context of an integrated maritime policy at European level, bringing together all the sectoral policies linked to the sea and oceans and the fight against climate warming; Or. fr , .
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Strongly urges the Commission to ensure that marine strategies, applying an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities, are developed and implemented in order to achieve a good environmental status in the marine environment, as provided for in Directive 2008/56/EC; 1 Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zoncalls on the Commission, with this aim in mind, to carry out studies designed to assess the phenomenon of green algae and its impact on the fishing industry; calls, further, for a study to be carried out on the influence that changes in currents as a result of climate warming have on the movement of certain marine species; calls, finally, on the Commission to lead scientific research into fishery resources in the northern seas, and to promote the sustainable Mmanagement in Europe, OJ L 148, 06 06 2002, p. 24 .of fisheries in the area in accordance with the precautionary principle, advocating a moratorium on all new fisheries in the Arctic pending appropriate regulation within the framework of regional fisheries organisations (RFOs); Or. fr .
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it essential to pursue policies, not least at regional and local level, that make both public and private investment and certain administrative acts (such as planning permission and development plans) subject to a climate impact assessment, so as to blockencourage investment in unsustainable infrastructure of high environmental quality;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9a (new)
Paragraph 9a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to introduce measures to ensure the sustainable exploitation of resources, and in particular to introduce European ecolabels for fishery and aquaculture products that will make it possible to ensure sustainable fishing, better quality products and information for consumers who are concerned to protect the environment;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Asks the Commission to ensure that the next financial perspective includes sufficient funding to implement effective climate change adaptatRecognises the need for the regions to address the effects of climate change; recommends that the Member States and the regions take into account the possibility of harnessing the mechanisms provided by the structural funds for developing longer-term sustainable projects; emphasises that the European Union pSolicies at all levels of governancedarity Fund (EUSF) exists to address urgent needs and to express EU solidarity with regions affected.