natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
Е. като има предвид, че селското стопанство следва да играе съществена роля в управлението и поддържането на биоразнообразието, тъй като се възползва от същото това биоразнообразие; счита, че Общата селскостопанска политика (ОСП) следва от този момент нататък да насърчава модели за устойчиво производство, които са не само икономически изгодни, но също така дават възможност за въздействие върху околната среда и за придаване на по-висока стойност и възстановяване на биоразнообразието на възможно най-голям брой животински и растителни видове и микроорганизми;
F. whereas, as a user of biodiversity, agriculture has a key role to play in managing and maintaining that biodiversity; and whereas the common agricultural policy (CAP) must henceforth promote sustainable production models which, while being economically viable, enable action to be taken on the environment and on regenerating and rehabilitating the biodiversity of as many animal, plant and microbial species as possible,
Ж. като има предвид, че е налице неотложна необходимост от засилени и съгласувани усилия за спиране на загубата на биоразнообразие най-късно до 2010 г.,
G. whereas there is an urgent need for intensified and coordinated efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010 at the latest,
ОБЛАСТ НА ПОЛИТИКА 1 - БИОРАЗНООБРАЗИЕ И ЕС
POLICY AREA 1 – BIODIVERSITY AND THE EU
Най-важни местообитания и видове (Цел 1)
Most important habitats and species (Objective 1)
19. приветства намерението на Комисията да приложи обща морска политика, основана на холистичен подход към океаните, и обръща внимание на необходимостта от екологично опазване на океанската среда като гаранция за икономическо развитие на сектори като рибното стопанство, туризма и други;
Welcomes the Commission’s intention to implement a common maritime policy based on a holistic approach to the oceans, and draws attention to the need for environmental and ecological preservation of the oceans as a guarantee for the economic development of sectors such as fisheries, tourism and others;
По-обширни природни пространства и широка морска среда (Цели 2 и 3)
Wider countryside and wide marine environment (Objectives 2 & 3)
25. призовава Комисията да укрепи още повече мрежата Натура 2000, като я разшири върху десетте държави-членки, които се присъединиха към ЕС през 2004 г., и върху България и Румъния, доколкото след тяхното присъединяване Черно море вече представлява част от водите на Общността;
Calls on the Commission to consolidate the Natura 2000 network further by extending it to the ten Member States which acceded to the EU in 2004 and to Bulgaria and Romania since, following the accession of those two last-mentioned countries, the Black Sea now forms part of Community waters;
Регионално и териториално развитие (Цел 4)
Regional and territorial development (Objective 4)
Агресивни екзотични видове и екзотични генотипове (Цел 5)
Invasive alien species and Alien Genotypes (Objective 5)
50. изразява загриженост относно възможността за изпускане на генномодифицирана риба в морските екосистеми и вероятността тя да осъществи възпроизводство с местна риба, което би нарушило биоразнообразието в тези екосистеми; призовава ЕО да забрани внасянето на генномодифицирана риба, предназначена за хранителната верига в ЕС;
Expresses its concern at the possibility of genetically modified fish escaping into marine ecosystems and the likelihood of their reproducing with local fish, which may disrupt the biodiversity of those ecosystems; calls on the EC to prohibit genetically modified fish intended for the EU food chain from entering the EU;
ОБЛАСТ НА ПОЛИТИКА 2 - ЕС И ГЛОБАЛНОТО БИОРАЗНООБРАЗИЕ
POLICY AREA 2 – EU AND GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY
Международно управление (Цел 6)
International governance (Objective 6)
Външна помощ (Цел 7)
External assistance (Objective 7)
Търговия (Цел 8)
Trade (Objective 8)
ОБЛАСТ НА ПОЛИТИКА 3 - БИОРАЗНООБРАЗИЕ И ИЗМЕНЕНИЕ НА КЛИМАТА
POLICY AREA 3 – BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Изменение на климата (Цел 9)
Climate change (Objective 9)
ОБЛАСТ НА ПОЛИТИКА 4 – НАУЧНА ОСНОВА
POLICY AREA 4 – THE KNOWLEDGE BASE
Познания (Цел 10)
Knowledge (Objective 10)
ПОДКРЕПЯЩИ МЕРКИ
SUPPORTING MEASURES
77. обръща внимание върху необходимостта от финансова компенсация на местните общности, чийто доход е бил неблагоприятно засегнат от специфичните действия за опазване на морската среда;
Draws attention to the need to provide financial compensation for local communities whose incomes have been adversely affected by means of specific actions aimed at the preservation of the marine environment;
79. приветства предложението за обсъждане на равнище ЕС на една по-дългосрочна визия за биоразнообразието и екосистемните услуги като рамка за политиката в тази област; подчертава, че това обсъждане следва да е изрично свързано с дебата за бъдещето на Европа; настоятелно призовава това обсъждане да се проведе на възможно най-широка основа и, по-специално, да бъде пренесено на регионално равнище; настоятелно призовава европейските ценности, свързани с природата (както в рамките на ЕС, така и по целия свят), да бъдат изрично включени в предложената Декларация за европейските ценности, която ще се разглежда по време на германското председателство на ЕС;
Welcomes the proposal for an EU debate on a longer-term vision on biodiversity and ecosystem services as a framework for policy; stresses that this debate should be explicitly linked to the debate on the Future of Europe; urges that this debate be made as inclusive as possible and, in particular, should be taken into the regions; urges that European values relating to nature (both within the EU and worldwide) should be an explicit part of the proposed Declaration of European Values under the German Presidency;
Обучение, повишаване на информираността и участие
Education, awareness and participation
НАБЛЮДЕНИЕ, ОЦЕНКА И ПРЕГЛЕД
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REVIEW
93. приветства предложението на Комисията за представяне пред Съвета и Парламента на междинни оценки (до края на 2008 г.) и окончателни оценки (до края на 2010 г. и до края на 2013 г.) за постигнатия напредък по отношение на поставените цели в съобщението на Комисията относно плана за действие; подчертава, че заключенията от тези оценки следва да се вземат предвид в процеса на определяне на общата политика и при прегледите на бюджета, включително при прегледа за 2008-2009 г., както и при прегледите на политиката и бюджета за периода след 2013 г.; настоятелно призовава Комисията да представи цялостна дългосрочна стратегия за биоразнообразието след 2010 г.;
93.Welcomes the Commission's proposal for submission of mid-term (to end 2008) and final (to end 2010 and to end 2013) evaluations of progress towards the targets of the Commission's Action Plan Communication to the Council and Parliament; stresses that the findings of these evaluations should inform broader policy and budgetary review processes including the 2008-09 budget review and policy and budgetary reviews for the post-2013 period; urges the Commission to put forward a comprehensive long-term strategy on biodiversity after 2010;
What is Biodiversity?
What is Biodiversity?
This is an all encompassing term to describe the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth.
This is an all encompassing term to describe the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth.
The Convention on Biological Diversity defines it as “the variability among living organisms from all sources [...] this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems”
The Convention on Biological Diversity defines it as “the variability among living organisms from all sources [...] this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems”
Article 2, CBD. .
Article 2, CBD. .
Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures
The development humanity has benefited from in the last decades has been associated with a decline in both the variety and extent of natural systems that is of biodiversity.
The development humanity has benefited from in the last decades has been associated with a decline in both the variety and extent of natural systems that is of biodiversity.
This loss of biodiversity, at the levels of ecosystems, species and genes, is of concern not just because of the important intrinsic value of nature, but also because it results in a decline in ‘ecosystem services’ which natural systems provide.
This loss of biodiversity, at the levels of ecosystems, species and genes, is of concern not just because of the important intrinsic value of nature, but also because it results in a decline in ‘ecosystem services’ which natural systems provide.
These services include production of food, fuel, fibre and medicines, regulation of water, air and climate, maintenance of soil fertility, cycling of nutrients.
These services include production of food, fuel, fibre and medicines, regulation of water, air and climate, maintenance of soil fertility, cycling of nutrients.
As noted by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) released in March 2005, human activities have taken the planet to the edge of a massive wave of species extinctions, further threatening our own well-being.
As noted by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) released in March 2005, human activities have taken the planet to the edge of a massive wave of species extinctions, further threatening our own well-being.
For instance, current rates of loss are estimated at 100 to 1,000 times natural background levels.
For instance, current rates of loss are estimated at 100 to 1,000 times natural background levels.
The Millennium Assessment puts a special emphasis on how ecosystem services contribute to human well-being and concludes that humanity’s future depends on healthy ecosystems.
The Millennium Assessment puts a special emphasis on how ecosystem services contribute to human well-being and concludes that humanity’s future depends on healthy ecosystems.
Some figures in particular:
Some figures in particular:
- The abundance of species has declined by 40% between 1970 and 2000.
- The abundance of species has declined by 40% between 1970 and 2000.
- Since 2000, 36 million hectares of primary forest have been lost each year.
- Since 2000, 36 million hectares of primary forest have been lost each year.
- In the Caribbean region, hard coral cover has declined by 80%.
- In the Caribbean region, hard coral cover has declined by 80%.
- 35% of mangroves have been lost in just 20 years.
- 35% of mangroves have been lost in just 20 years.
The 2010 Biodiversity Target
The 2010 Biodiversity Target
The EU has made significant declarations in this regard.
The EU has made significant declarations in this regard.
EU Heads of State or Government agreed in 2001 “to halt the decline of biodiversity [in the EU] by 2010”
EU Heads of State or Government agreed in 2001 “to halt the decline of biodiversity [in the EU] by 2010”
Presidency Conclusions, Göteborg European Council 15 and 16 June 2001. and to “restore habitats and natural systems”
Presidency Conclusions, Göteborg European Council 15 and 16 June 2001. and to “restore habitats and natural systems”
In 2002, they joined some 130 world leaders in agreeing “to significantly reduce the rate of biodiversity loss [globally] by 2010”
In 2002, they joined some 130 world leaders in agreeing “to significantly reduce the rate of biodiversity loss [globally] by 2010”
World Summit for Sustainable Development, Plan of Implementation. .
World Summit for Sustainable Development, Plan of Implementation. .
The goal of halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 is the subject of several key international agreements.
The goal of halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 is the subject of several key international agreements.
Each recognises the rapid degradation of ecosystems and habitats, the increasing threat to many species populations and the urgent need to take action that will halt the decline in irreplaceable natural resources.
Each recognises the rapid degradation of ecosystems and habitats, the increasing threat to many species populations and the urgent need to take action that will halt the decline in irreplaceable natural resources.
For the first time, an overall conservation target has been adopted rather than generally formulated objectives that may or may not have the desired conservation effect.
For the first time, an overall conservation target has been adopted rather than generally formulated objectives that may or may not have the desired conservation effect.
However, given the current rapid decline in biodiversity, both in Europe and worldwide, and the ever-increasing extent and intensity of many human activities, the objective of halting the decline in biodiversity by 2010 will require unprecedented efforts in adapting our activities to the needs of natural systems.
However, given the current rapid decline in biodiversity, both in Europe and worldwide, and the ever-increasing extent and intensity of many human activities, the objective of halting the decline in biodiversity by 2010 will require unprecedented efforts in adapting our activities to the needs of natural systems.
The Position of the Rapporteur
The Position of the Rapporteur
The Rapporteur stresses that the 2010 biodiversity target is just around the corner.
The Rapporteur stresses that the 2010 biodiversity target is just around the corner.
There’s an emerging consensus about what needs to be done to save biodiversity within the next years:
There’s an emerging consensus about what needs to be done to save biodiversity within the next years:
Species and ecosystems need space to develop and recover.
Species and ecosystems need space to develop and recover.
The maintenance of ecosystem services - as promoted by the Commission Communication- should become a fundamental goal of all EU horizontal and sectoral policies.
The maintenance of ecosystem services - as promoted by the Commission Communication- should become a fundamental goal of all EU horizontal and sectoral policies.
75% of all fisheries are fully exploited or over-fished.
75% of all fisheries are fully exploited or over-fished.
Species like cod, haddock and halibut are already threatened.
Species like cod, haddock and halibut are already threatened.
If we do not move towards sustainable use, there will be no fish left for our grandchildren.
If we do not move towards sustainable use, there will be no fish left for our grandchildren.
The Rapporteur thus recognises the threats posed to fish stocks, non-target species and marine habitats caused by ecologically unsustainable fishing practices including illegal fishing;
The Rapporteur thus recognises the threats posed to fish stocks, non-target species and marine habitats caused by ecologically unsustainable fishing practices including illegal fishing;
Roads, factories and housing destroy habitats for animals and plants.
Roads, factories and housing destroy habitats for animals and plants.
If urban and rural development continues to ignore nature, our surroundings will be dominated by concrete and pollution.
If urban and rural development continues to ignore nature, our surroundings will be dominated by concrete and pollution.
Climate change is considered to be the greatest challenge for humanity.
Climate change is considered to be the greatest challenge for humanity.
With changing conditions, ecosystems and habitats will change as well.
With changing conditions, ecosystems and habitats will change as well.
The Rapporteur stresses the vital importance of an ecosystem approach for adaptation to climate change, in particular in relation to policies which affect land, water and marine use.
The Rapporteur stresses the vital importance of an ecosystem approach for adaptation to climate change, in particular in relation to policies which affect land, water and marine use.
It is an obligation to fight climate change and make sure that species can migrate or adapt to new surroundings.
It is an obligation to fight climate change and make sure that species can migrate or adapt to new surroundings.
If you release a species outside its usual habitat, it might simply die.
If you release a species outside its usual habitat, it might simply die.
In other cases, the so-called alien invasive species have thrived and destroyed local flora and fauna.
In other cases, the so-called alien invasive species have thrived and destroyed local flora and fauna.
As you never know how things turn out, reducing these invasions is crucial.
As you never know how things turn out, reducing these invasions is crucial.
In this regard the Rapporteur stresses that the spread of IAS is exacerbated by the increasing movement of people and goods and urges for the development of a comprehensive community response to the problem, including an early warning system, measures to fill in the gaps in the legislative framework, including the development of an EU Strategy on IAS.
In this regard the Rapporteur stresses that the spread of IAS is exacerbated by the increasing movement of people and goods and urges for the development of a comprehensive community response to the problem, including an early warning system, measures to fill in the gaps in the legislative framework, including the development of an EU Strategy on IAS.
Biodiversity is the foundation for sustainable development.
Biodiversity is the foundation for sustainable development.
Its ecosystem services provide the basis for all economic activity.
Its ecosystem services provide the basis for all economic activity.
Biodiversity concerns need thus be integrated into all areas of policy-making.
Biodiversity concerns need thus be integrated into all areas of policy-making.
Measures include market incentives, development assistance, biodiversity-friendly trade and international governance processes.
Measures include market incentives, development assistance, biodiversity-friendly trade and international governance processes.
Member States must take up all available opportunities under CAP, CFP, Cohesion and Structural Funds, LIFE+ and Seventh Framework Programme in order to support the biodiversity targets and to allocate national resources.
Member States must take up all available opportunities under CAP, CFP, Cohesion and Structural Funds, LIFE+ and Seventh Framework Programme in order to support the biodiversity targets and to allocate national resources.
Moreover greater consideration must be given to financial needs in the 2008-09 budget review, during which there should be an assessment of the sufficiency and availability of EU financing for biodiversity, especially for Natura 2000.
Moreover greater consideration must be given to financial needs in the 2008-09 budget review, during which there should be an assessment of the sufficiency and availability of EU financing for biodiversity, especially for Natura 2000.
Lastly but not least, the Rapporteur recognises that the EU Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond is a vital tool and last opportunity to bring together actors at Community and MS levels on key actions to meet the 2010 commitments.
Lastly but not least, the Rapporteur recognises that the EU Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond is a vital tool and last opportunity to bring together actors at Community and MS levels on key actions to meet the 2010 commitments.
However given the limited time remaining for implementation the Commission must ensure that the necessary structures are in place for its immediate and effective implementation at Community and MS levels.
However given the limited time remaining for implementation the Commission must ensure that the necessary structures are in place for its immediate and effective implementation at Community and MS levels.
on halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010
on halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010
Draftsman: Thijs Berman
Draftsman: Thijs Berman
The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
Welcomes the Commission Communication and sees it as a good starting point for a more focused approach to achieving the 2010 biodiversity target, and endorses the decision to place the emphasis on strengthening the implementation of existing policy and existing measures;
Welcomes the Commission Communication and sees it as a good starting point for a more focused approach to achieving the 2010 biodiversity target, and endorses the decision to place the emphasis on strengthening the implementation of existing policy and existing measures;
Points out that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the associated developmental dynamic leading, on the one hand, to specialisation and intensification and, on the other, to marginalisation and under-utilisation of land, have contributed to a significant biodiversity loss in recent decades;
Points out that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the associated developmental dynamic leading, on the one hand, to specialisation and intensification and, on the other, to marginalisation and under-utilisation of land, have contributed to a significant biodiversity loss in recent decades;
Points to the wide richness of species and genetic diversity of agricultural crops and animals, and argues in favour of preserving and strengthening that diversity;
Points to the wide richness of species and genetic diversity of agricultural crops and animals, and argues in favour of preserving and strengthening that diversity;
Notes that the supply of agricultural products on the market does not completely reflect the diversity of species and varieties, and argues in favour of promoting diversity in the supply of agricultural products by direct marketers and also in marketing carried out in cooperation with retailers and the processing industry;
Notes that the supply of agricultural products on the market does not completely reflect the diversity of species and varieties, and argues in favour of promoting diversity in the supply of agricultural products by direct marketers and also in marketing carried out in cooperation with retailers and the processing industry;
Notes that agricultural producers and breeders of regional varieties require legal certainty for production and marketing; calls therefore for immediate transposition of Directive 98/95/EC, which calls for a legal basis to permit, within the framework of legislation on the seed trade, the conservation, by use in situ and on farms, of varieties threatened with genetic erosion;
Notes that agricultural producers and breeders of regional varieties require legal certainty for production and marketing; calls therefore for immediate transposition of Directive 98/95/EC, which calls for a legal basis to permit, within the framework of legislation on the seed trade, the conservation, by use in situ and on farms, of varieties threatened with genetic erosion;
Believes the main factors behind the loss of biological diversity to be climate change, environmental degradation, the use of intensive farming methods and inappropriate forest and water resource management;
Believes the main factors behind the loss of biological diversity to be climate change, environmental degradation, the use of intensive farming methods and inappropriate forest and water resource management;
Points out that maintaining the diversity of European rural landscapes is essential not just to enable the services provided by sustainable farming to keep going, but also to maintain the gene flow between wild fauna and flora populations;
Points out that maintaining the diversity of European rural landscapes is essential not just to enable the services provided by sustainable farming to keep going, but also to maintain the gene flow between wild fauna and flora populations;