Green Conservatism
Green conservatism treats protection of the natural environment as a form of conservation and stewardship for future generations. It prefers local, market-friendly and community-based solutions over large central programmes.
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Favours local stewardship and community control of land and resources.
Works within democratic institutions.
No defining position on liberty versus security.
Somewhat sceptical of global governance but accepts cooperation on shared environmental problems.
No strong position; leans moderate on military matters.
Often values attachment to place and cultural continuity.
Respects private property while asking owners to act as stewards.
Split between market tools and regulation to protect nature.
Leans toward local production and shorter supply chains.
Some adherents frame stewardship in religious terms; others do not.
Traditional in emphasising heritage, landscape and continuity.
Cautious about technology that harms nature or traditional ways of life.