Tag: Ecosocialism
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For an Eco-Communist Alternative to Degrowth and ‘Luxury’ Communism
In his new book, Rojo fuego. Reflexiones comunistas frente a la crisis ecológica (Fiery red: Communist reflections on the ecological crisis), Argentine Marxist Esteban Mercatante takes aim at capitalism as … Keep reading »
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Book launch: Climate Change is a Class Issue /w Sarah Glynn and John Clarke
The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is honoured to host Sarah Glynn and John Clarke to launch their book Climate Change is a Class Issue. The capitalist system, which … Watch video »
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Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition
More than two years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic – and now alongside the catastrophic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – a “new normal” has emerged. This … Keep reading »
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Climate Justice Charter in South Africa
We need to build working class and popular power to confront the biggest challenge we face as a species. As democrats we are putting forward our demands, aspirations and alternatives to build a society that can mitigate and endure climate change. Watch video »
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A Strategic Perspective for Uniting Ecosocialists in Québec
Newly formed ‘Révolution écosocialiste’ organization proposes a green, ecosocialist and democratic program for building a mass movement in the 21st century. Keep reading »
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Ecosocialism: The Strategic Debate
Those of us who inhabit planet Earth in the 21st century face a huge problem. Our own species, homo sapiens (modern humans), are trashing the planet at an ever increasing … Keep reading »
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Eco-Socialist Futures /w Dimitri Lascaris
We speak with Dimitri Lascaris about his experience running for leader of the Green Party of Canada as an eco-socialist. We also delve into eco-socialism’s intersections with internationalist foreign policy, the COVID-19 health crisis, and the future of the Canadian left. Listen to audio »
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For an Egalitarian, Cooperative Road to an Ecosocialist Future
This important Ecosocialist Manifesto, published by the Green Left emerges out of Australia in preparation for the forthcoming conference, Ecosocialism 2020: From rebellion to revolution, supported by the Socialist Alliance. … Keep reading »
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The Politics of Ecosocialism
Interview with Ian Angus about the pressing need to develop the politics of ecosocialism in the world today. Keep reading »
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The Political Economy of Half-Earth
Troy Vettese analyses the global climate crisis and suggests renewable energy, biodiversity, and climate-focussed afforestation should be viewed as interlinked political objectives. Keep reading »
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To Freeze the Thames
Geo-Science, Social Risk and Climate Struggles Is advanced-industrial capitalism capable of finding solutions for the environmental devastation it causes? Or are the logics of capitalism and environmental sustainability inherently and irreconcilably … Watch video »
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Ecological Sustainability, Inequality and Social Class
Karl Marx’s concept of sustainability is connected to his concepts of metabolism and reproduction. While the first connection is well recognized in recent literature (famously in the work of Paul … Keep reading »