1 Amendments of Luís Paulo ALVES related to 2011/2307(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that our natural heritage is a major ecological asset which contributes to human wellbeing; takes the view that all EU Member States should cooperate and coordinate their efforts to ensure a more effective use of natural resources and limit damage to the biodiversity; considers that the importance of biodiversity for the island and outermost regions needs to be underlined in this context; believes that these regions offer unique features for research, development and innovation that should be stimulated and utilised by the European Union as a way of promoting sustainable development based on knowledge and innovation, since much of their tremendous potential has yet to be harnessed;