2 Amendments of Maria da Graça CARVALHO related to 2011/2195(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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3. Recognises the need to unlock the innovative potential and spirit of enterprise of the ORs, in particular through exchange networks; notes with concern the low participation of the ORs in the Research Framework Programme; calls for an adaption of cohesion policy and research and innovation policies to the specific needs of the ORs; calls for the development of synergies between the Research Framework Programme – Horizon 2020 – and the structural funds to encourage the participation of fledgling units of excellence and increase investment in training;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern the effects of climate change in the ORs, most notably rising water levels; calls on the EU to address these issues in its climate change strategy; recommends the appropriate use of energy resources and the development of the potential of renewable energies;