Eco-socialism

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Eco-socialism is a socialist ideology which states that in order to mitigate climate change and create a sustainable world, a socialist mode of production must be established, as capitalism cannot combat climate change.^[1] Eco-socialists also typically advocate for a revolution, and they disregard reformist methods.^[2]

There are also other ideologies which fit under the Eco-socialist term, such as Eco-Marxism and Eco-Leninism, both terms used interchangeably.

Subideologies

Eco-Leninism

Eco-Leninism is combining Marxism–Leninism with green socialism. It retains the idea of a vanguard party and the dictatorship of the proletariat, but with an emphasis on more environmentally-friendly policies and combating climate change. Eco-Leninists believe that the climate crisis is the ultimate form of class warfare, and that only through violent socialist revolution and overthrow of the bourgeoisie can combating it even be possible.

References

↑ “Underlying all of Green Left's activities is the desire for an equitable, sustainable world, and the understanding that such a world cannot be achieved under capitalism. While the vision of Green Left is encapsulated in our founding statement, we are also in sympathy with the wider 'ecosocialist' movement across the world.”

Joel Kovel and Michael Löwy (09-2001). "EcoSocialist Manifesto" Green Left.
↑ “Attuned to the links between the exploitation of labor and the exploitation of the environment, ecosocialism stands against both reformist “market ecology” and “productivist socialism.” By embracing a new model of robustly democratic planning, society can take control of the means of production and its own destiny.”

Michael Löwy (12-2018). "Why Ecosocialism: For a Red-Green Future" Great Transition Initiative.

[1] “Underlying all of Green Left's activities is the desire for an equitable, sustainable world, and the understanding that such a world cannot be achieved under capitalism. While the vision of Green Left is encapsulated in our founding statement, we are also in sympathy with the wider 'ecosocialist' movement across the world.”

Joel Kovel and Michael Löwy (09-2001). "EcoSocialist Manifesto" Green Left.

[2] “Attuned to the links between the exploitation of labor and the exploitation of the environment, ecosocialism stands against both reformist “market ecology” and “productivist socialism.” By embracing a new model of robustly democratic planning, society can take control of the means of production and its own destiny.”

Michael Löwy (12-2018). "Why Ecosocialism: For a Red-Green Future" Great Transition Initiative.

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