What is Green Politics?
Puts ecology first: local economies, non-violence, grassroots democracy and caution about growth and new technology.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by democracy rule (86%), peace force (86%), progressive tradition (86%) and global nation (80%), and stays fairly neutral on markets. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Libertarian Left area.
What Green Politics stands for
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.
Big problems are shared; international law and institutions deserve real authority.
Libertarian Left
Economic -1.9 · Social -4.8 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: ownership — Green Politics is more private (36% vs 10%).
Biggest difference: technology — Green Politics is more caution (78% vs 48%).
Biggest difference: technology — Green Politics is more caution (78% vs 42%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Peter Kropotkin (80%), Mary Wollstonecraft (79%) and Mahatma Gandhi (78%).
Green Politics, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Green Politics left or right?
On the classic political compass Green Politics sits at economic -1.9 and social -4.8 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Libertarian Left area. Economically it leans toward equality and collective ownership.
What does Green Politics believe?
Puts ecology first: local economies, non-violence, grassroots democracy and caution about growth and new technology. Its most defining positions are democracy on rule, peace on force, progressive on tradition and global on nation.
What ideologies are similar to Green Politics?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Eco-Socialism (91% similar), Democratic Socialism (86% similar) and Social Democracy (84% similar).
Am I a Green Politics supporter?
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