Activities of Nuno MELO related to 2020/2276(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on a new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy
Amendments (4)
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that climate change is increasingly altering the distribution, productivity and species composition of the entire marine life chain, generation complex and inter-related impacts on oceans, estuaries and sea grass beds that provide habitats and nursery areas for fish. Scientists suggest that the most notable effect of climate change will be the poleward expansion of marine species. In line with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement , the 2.0 strategy should focus on the need for effective and progressive transatlantic responses to climate change, through mitigation and adaptation measures, particularly to tackle the novel challenges for fisheries management and supply chain;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Recalls that fisheries has been a central plank in the economies on both sides of the Atlantic, making it fundamental to make joint progress on sustainable fisheries and trade policies that help combat illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, level the playing field for operators and prevent market access to unsustainably-sourced seafood products;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Notes with concern that the COVID19 pandemic has triggered a public health crisis followed by an ongoing economic crisis due to the measures taken by counties to contain the rate of infection. Urges the Commission to include in the Atlantic strategy measures to anticipate and tackle the impacts of the pandemic relating to changing consumer demands, market access, safety issues or logistical problems related to transportation and border restrictions of seafood and sea workers;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the Atlantic coastline offers opportunities for other sectors with significant potential, such as renewable marine energy, research and shipbuilding; deplores the fact that no funding has been earmarked for the implementation of the strategy; takes the view that it should have an appropriate budget. ; emphasizes that the industrial expansion at sea of new sectors must be compatible with the precautionary approach principle and integrative environmental and socio- economic impact assessments;