Category Archives: Ecology & Sustainability
In the Treaties the European Union professes the principles of sustainability, the protection of the environment and the fight against the causes and effects of climate change. Regularly these ambitions are in conflict with other aims of the EU like economic growth, agriculture and industrial policy.
Since 2008 COMECE has been engaged with the topic of climate change and regularly stressed the necessity of an ecological conversion and a different and more sober style of life. In his encyclical «Laudato si» Pope Francis has flagged up this idea with his concept of an «integrate ecology» that underscores the link between the protection of the environment and climate, the fight against poverty, social justice, economy and politics.
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DOCUMENT | Christian organisations present their vision for the future EU Common Agricultural Policy
The Our Daily Bread network has published a Position paper entitled ‘A Christian vision for the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)’, outlining key priorities for the ongoing negotiations on the EU’s agricultural policy for 2028–2034. Download the document Drawing on the principles of Catholic social teaching and Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’, the position paper calls for an agricultural policy that supports farmers’ livelihoods, protects … Continue reading
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LETTER | A faith-based appeal for European leadership at COP31
Ahead of COP31, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) and other 70 Christian organisations and networks across Europe have issued a faith-based appeal urging the European Union to demonstrate ambitious and just climate leadership. Download the Letter and the recommendations Bringing together Catholic agencies, Church bodies, religious congregations, ecological movements and justice organisations, the signatories call on the EU to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, strengthen climate finance, promote … Continue reading
29/09/2026
ELSiA appeals for EU leadership at COP31. Letter and recommendations [EN]
09/09/2026
Fr Barrios Prieto’s homily during the mass at the EP on the occasion of the 2026 Season of Creation [EN]
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EVENT | A dialogue at the European Parliament on the future of land use, justice, and the Common Agricultural Policy
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourage you to participate in the ELSiA-JESC event “Food security, climate protection and social justice in EU agriculture” to take place at the European Parliament on Monday, 22 June 2026 at 16:00 (CEST). Registration: in-person (for people with an EP badge) | online European agriculture is facing a defining structural transition. The sector must … Continue reading
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Over 100 Christian organisations call on Europe to lead with courage on climate and energy transition
During Laudato Si’ Week and at a time of profound global uncertainty and conflict that underscore the growing risks of dependence on fossil fuels, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomes the Laudato Si’ Movement initiative “Europe, be faithful to our Common Home”, an urgent appeal to the institutions of the European Union promoted by over 100 Christian organisations from … Continue reading
16/04/2026
COMECE Secretariat’s contribution to the priorities of Cyprus’ EU Presidency [EN]
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DOCUMENT | COMECE encourages MEPs to adopt report on a Just transition
Ahead of the European Parliament vote scheduled for Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on the report “Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies”, the Secretariat of COMECE has published a position paper entitled “A Just Transition that Protects Human Dignity, Work and Communities”, on Friday, 16 January 2026. In this paper, COMECE encourages Members of the European … Continue reading