As Christian Democrats, we cherish the value of the environment and are committed to protection of the environment, as well as maintaining its versatility and functions for the coming generations. People have the right to earn a living by reasonably utilizing natural resources but they need to protect nature and the environment. Economy needs to be suited to the limits set by nature and the principles of durable development need to be applied.
We expect of ourselves and other consumers the kind of consumption of energy and materials that is aware of the responsibility and the environmental impact. Legislation needs to influence decisions and environmental taxation needs to favor nature friendly choices.
Finland needs to be active in preventing climate change, the goal being slowing down the temperature rise as much as possible. In energy economy, the focus needs to be in energy savings and renewable Finnish forms of energy.
This is why we proclaim ourselves as an Ecologically Conservative Christian Democratic Party!