Green Politics

Explanation

Green politics emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as environmentalism developed into a comprehensive political ideology. The German Greens (die Grünen), founded in 1980, became one of the most influential green parties globally. The "four pillars" of green politics are ecological wisdom, social justice, grassroots democracy, and nonviolence. Green parties have been most successful in proportional representation systems, where they can win seats with smaller vote shares. In Germany, the Greens have participated in federal government; similar parties have entered coalitions in Austria, Finland, and elsewhere. Beyond the environment, green politics typically includes positions on peace, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic reform.