Eco-socialism is a movement that recognizes that the main cause of the current ecological crisis—and of much other human suffering — is capitalism, and its distorted and irrational demand for perpetual growth.
An eco-socialist society, by contrast, is characterized by eight key conditions:
- a green, sustainable economy
- the elimination of poverty, homelessness and extreme wealth
- democratic control of industries that are essential to the well-being of the people
- the elimination of discrimination in all its forms
- recognition of the oppressive legacies of settler-colonial states and active solidarity with the leadership of Indigenous groups
- free access to healthcare, education and legal representation
- an unwavering commitment to non-violence, both in domestic affairs and in international relations
- a commitment to promote peace and disarmament, and the delegitimization of war
