What is Green politics?
'''Green politics''' is a kind of politics that has been on the rise since the 1970s. The [[political party|parties]] and movements that follow these ideas are usually called ''green'': * The most important idea is that whatever is done has an impact on [[ecology]]. The [[environment]] needs to be protected; technologies and means of production should therefore be [[sustainability|sustainable]] and protect the environment. * Environment politics must take into account the needs of the people. The ideas about social politics are mostly [[left-wing]] and support [[social justice]]. * Many of these movements advocate greater [[democracy]], oppose [[centralism]] and advocate grassroots democracy. If action is taken, it needs the support of most of the people. * Advocacy for [[non-violence]]. Greens have been most successful in [[Germany]]. ==Other page== *[[Eco-socialism]] *[[Environmentalism]] {{politics-stub}} {{Political spectrum}} [[Category:Green politics| ]]