5 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2011/2297(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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1. Stresses the need to focus on the specific objectives and activities of the Horizon 2020 programme on better management of water resources and aquatic environments in the EU and its neighbouring countries; believes that EU research policy should respond to growing challenges concerning water management for human consumption, agriculture, industry and water- efficiency ambitions;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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2. Notes that every human and economic enterprise depends on water resources and believes that the future of industry in Europe depends on the effective response to the current water challenges; therefore stresses the need for sustainable water management in Europe;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
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4. Notes the potential for better data management, based on an improvement in statistical information and, the use of data collection stations and water information systems, as well as the use of GMES monitoring of the state of water resources and the pressures on them from economic activity;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
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6. Encourages the Commission to develop a coherent approach to the internalisation of the costs resulting from water use and, water pollution and water treatment;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
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7. Calls for enhanced international cooperation with third countries and international organisations to tackle effectively the current and future water management challenges facing society.