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Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 14 – point b

(b) Food security, sustainable agriculture, sustainable aquaculture and fishing, marine and maritime research, and the bio- economy;

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2

Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70% increase in the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 2030. In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.(Does not affect English version.)

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1

Agriculture, forestry ~~and~~, fisheries and aquaculture together with the bio-based industries are the major sectors underpinning the bio-economy. This latter represents a large and growing market estimated to be worth over EUR 2 trillion, providing 20 million jobs and accounting for 9 % of total employment in the Union in 2009. Investments in research and innovation under this societal challenge will enable Europe to take leadership in the concerned markets and will play a role in achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy and its Innovation Union and Resource Efficient Europe flagship initiatives.

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – introductory part

(c) Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources by implementing an ecosystem approach to fishing and aquaculture

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1

The aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas and inland waters (fresh water, salt water and brackish water). The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth, in respect of the precautionary principle.

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

5 Amendments of Guido MILANA related to 2011/0401(COD)

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