Statement of Core Principles Updated: May 18, 2001 We believe that: Life
on Earth is under immense pressure. The environment around us is
threatened with massive destruction. Conventional politics has
failed us because its values are fundamentally flawed. The Green
Party is not just another political party. Green politics is a
new and radical kind of politics guided by these core principles;
1.
Humankind depends on the diversity of the natural world for its
existence. We do not believe that other species are expendable. 2.
The Earth's physical resources are finite. We threaten our future
if we try to live beyond those means, so we must build a
sustainable society that guarantees our long-term future. 3.
Every person should be entitled to basic material security as of
right. 4.
Our actions should take account of the well-being of other
nations and future generations. We should not pursue our
well-being to the detriment of theirs. 5.
A healthy society is based on voluntary co-operation between
empowered individuals in a democratic society, free from
discrimination whether based on race, colour, sex, religion,
national origin, social origin or any other prejudice. 6.
We emphasise democratic participation and accountability by
ensuring that decisions are taken at the closest practical level
to those affected by them. 7.
We look for non-violent solutions to conflict situations, which
take into account the interests of minorities and future
generations in order to achieve lasting settlements. 8.
The success of a society cannot be measured by narrow economic
indicators, but should take account of factors affecting the
quality of life for all people: personal freedom, social equity,
health, happiness and human fulfilment. 9.
Electoral politics is not the only way to achieve change in
society, and we will use a variety of methods to help to affect
change, providing those methods do not conflict with our other
core principles. 10. The Green Party puts changes in both values and lifestyles at the heart of the radical green agenda. For more information on the philosophy of the Green Party - please see the national Green Party website. |
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