What is Eco-Socialism?
Sees capitalism as the root of the ecological crisis; wants a planned, collectively owned and low-growth economy.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by collective ownership (90%), democracy rule (86%), peace force (86%) and progressive tradition (86%). On the two-axis compass it falls in the Libertarian Left area.
What Eco-Socialism stands for
Wealth and key industries should be shared, taxed and run more democratically.
Leaders should be chosen, criticized and replaced by the people, regularly and freely.
Diplomacy over armies; military spending and intervention should shrink.
Customs should keep evolving toward more equality and personal freedom.
Libertarian Left
Economic -6.2 · Social -5 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: ownership — Eco-Socialism is more collective (90% vs 64%).
Biggest difference: technology — Eco-Socialism is more caution (76% vs 48%).
Biggest difference: power — Eco-Socialism is more central (34% vs 2%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Peter Kropotkin (80%), Thomas Paine (75%) and Mary Wollstonecraft (74%).
Eco-Socialism, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Eco-Socialism left or right?
On the classic political compass Eco-Socialism sits at economic -6.2 and social -5 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Libertarian Left area. Economically it leans toward equality and collective ownership.
What does Eco-Socialism believe?
Sees capitalism as the root of the ecological crisis; wants a planned, collectively owned and low-growth economy. Its most defining positions are collective on ownership, democracy on rule, peace on force and progressive on tradition.
What ideologies are similar to Eco-Socialism?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Green Politics (91% similar), Democratic Socialism (89% similar) and Anarcho-Communism (83% similar).
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