In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

[EX Q]: El objetivo de esta directiva es fomentar un uso sostenible del agua en la UE.
[EX A]: The whole purpose of this directive is to promote sustainable use of water in the EU.

[EX Q]: Mi tarea, en mi calidad de ponente de opinion de la Comision de Medio Ambiente, ha sido muy sencilla.
[EX A]: My task as draftsman of the opinion of the Environment Committee is a very simple one.

[EX Q]: A la Comision le corresponde ahora expresar su agradecimiento a la ponente.
[EX A]:
It befits the Commission to express its gratitude towards the rapporteur.