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Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1 – paragraph 2

A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials ~~and~~, advanced manufacturing systems and eco- innovation. Many innovative products incorporate several of these technologies simultaneously, as single or integrated parts. While each technology offers technological innovation, the accumulated benefit from combining a number of enabling technologies can also lead to technological leaps. Tapping into cross- cutting key enabling technologies will enhance product competitiveness and impact. The numerous interactions of these technologies will therefore be exploited. Dedicated support will be provided for larger-scale pilot line and demonstrator projects.

2012/06/20
Committee: ENVI

Richard SEEBER, Judith A. MERKIES

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5 – title

5. Climate and water action, resource efficiency and raw materials

2012/06/26
Committee: ENVI

Richard SEEBER, Judith A. MERKIES

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.3 a (new)

5.3 a Developing the next generation of water systems There is an urgent need for integrated water system innovations in Europe. Water is a key sector for a healthy society, prosperous economy and green ecosystems. Climate change has a large impact on the hydrological cycle, making its patterns more unpredictable and significantly changing our current water resources. Europe faces an ageing water infrastructure (both waste water and drinking water supply) and water management challenges such as an increase in water shortages, higher risks of (urban) flooding, water pollution and a growing and more specific water demand. The investments in water systems are high and have a long return on investment. The Research and Innovation activities will be organised focussing on urban and rural areas, industry and cross-cutting themes and will focus on: 5.3.1. To provide safe, available and affordable water for all, while ensuring sufficient water for the environment. Urban water management is under increasing pressure as a result of further urbanization (over 80% of the population is expected to be living in urban areas in EU countries in 2050). Rural areas face many challenges regarding water for agriculture, pollution prevention and sanitation and drinking water supply. There is a need for an integrated approach with the water cycle at the core, involving end-users and stakeholders to tackle water challenges. 5.3.2 To achieve the relative decoupling of the depletion of water resources from the level of economic activity in key EU sectors (including energy, farming and chemicals). Innovations in industrial processes, ICT applications and new (KET) technologies will reduce costs, energy needs and decrease pollution. 5.3.3 To maintain and enhance the good status of waters in all EU river basins – in terms of quality, quantity and use, and in the context of increasing pressures on water resources. 5.3.4 Global leadership for the European water industry

2012/06/26
Committee: ENVI

3 Amendments of Judith A. MERKIES related to 2011/0402(CNS)

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