energetically active zones of the ocean

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18. Stresses in this context the great importance of initiatives at the local level, such as reforestation and afforestation, in order to actively participate in the fight against climate change and points out the important role of exchange of information on good practices and appropriate information campaigns, e.g. on how coastal and mountain areas, islands and lowlands should adapt to climate change, in coordination with the more extensive initiatives undertaken by national authorities and by the EU with a view to the more effective ...[+++] implementation of Community legislation, strategies and programmes in this area; also points out that outlying regions can make a major contribution through decentralised energy production, helping to achieve greater energy efficiency through reduced grid wastage and better demand management;

12. Regrets the fact that, despite its huge potential in terms of energy resources in a future integrated European energy system, as well as its transports possibilities, the regions suffer from environmental problems, inadequate border controls and in some areas even frozen conflicts and internal conflicts, which together not only undermine the development prospects of the region and regional cooperation, but also lead to an increased level of organised crime; stresses the need for more active involvement on the part of the EU in the Black Sea area and calls for initiatives under the ENP which will assist these states in improving thei ...[+++]r technical capacity and help them to combat illegal immigration and organised crime and to modernise their infrastructure;

It has been unheard for too many years and we are going to start bringing it back to life (1150) Mr. Peter Stoffer (Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, NDP): Mr. Speaker, page 17 of the throne speech indicates that the government is seriously thinking of developing Canada's energy resources in terms of using the coastal and offshore areas under a new “Oceans Action Plan”.

On page 17 of the throne speech it states that the government wants to develop Canada's energy resources and provide opportunities to maximize the potential of our vast coastal and offshore areas through a new oceans action plan.