5 Amendments of Silvia COSTA related to 2017/2009(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Is of the opinion that a better future for everyone will require culture as a fourth pillar of sustainability, in the EU and beyond, given that culture is a driver for innovation and behavioural change through the creation of new lifestyles and sustainable development paradigms, and enables community-based or locally rooted approaches necessary for a local understanding of sustainable development;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. Acknowledges that innovation and creativity are needed to ensure a more sustainable development of cities, regions and societies as a whole, and provide answers to the societal challenges our societies face today;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1 c. Given the transversal and immensely valuable contribution of culture to individual and collective wellbeing as well as to sustainable urban, rural and regional development, calls for the inclusion of a self-standing SDG on access to culture and active cultural participation;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1 d. Recalls the specific role of culture in external relations and culture in development policies, in particular for conflict resolution and prevention, peace- making and empowerment of local populations; therefore considers that an ambitious and sound cultural strategy, including cultural diplomacy, is needed to achieve a new consensus on development;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1 e. Highlights the role that culture and creativity play in terms of innovation, creation of quality jobs, social cohesion and sustainable economy, including for example in terms of urban regeneration of cities and revitalisation of rural areas; therefore calls for better synergies between ESIF, EFSI and other EU programmes in order to fund culture- based projects and initiatives;