Sksj 1023

pengantar teori politik

Environmentalism
(Green politic)
Environmentalism: concept
Green politic
A new political movement
A radical policy change
environmentalism
The relation with democracy
Greater state authority
Greater order and regulations
Transparent mode of policy-
making
Environmental citizenship
environmentalism
Survivalism
Environmental protection
Animalrights
Waste managements ( 3 R)
environmentalism
Ecological crisis 1970s
Oilcrisis
Resource scarcity
Environmental catastrophe

vThe solution is sustainable

development
Environmentalism
William Ophuls (1977), Garret Hardin
(1977)
“democracy is the problem to
environmental issues”

“Democracy encourages environmental

destruction by stimulating popular
demands for more and more consumption,
energy, job, income, etc.”
environmentalism
How?
b) Individualism
c) Liberty
d) Materialistic
vtechnocratic dictatorship
environmentalism
However, democracy is needed…
Economic security
Socio-economic equality
Produce alternatives
Allow openness of idea
environmentalism
Environmental problems (climate
change, habitat destruction, animal welfare,
water and soil scarcity, etc)
are not just
technical to be resolved BUT it is
our obligation to future
generations.
environmentalism
Democracy & sustainable
development
Local Agenda 21 (1992 Rio Earth
Summit)
Environmental protection and
the revival of democracy
environmentalism
 Theory of politic and environment
“green democracy through regulation of
economic sphere to achieve sustainability”

“markets operate within the constraints

imposed by public decisions made for common
good”

“environmentalism requires regulations to

achieve social justice and equality”
environmentalism
Consumer & corporate interests
are determined by the green
politics
Environmental protection is
articulated within a democratic
political process rather than a
market.
environmentalism
 The principles in “green politics”
 Nation-state is global & transnational dimensional
 Protect the democratic society not just the
political system
 Promote civil society
 Decentralization (political decision is transparent
& accountable)
 Citizens empowerment (recycling, using
biodegradable product, practicing SOV, etc.)
kesimpulan
 Green political theory is viewed as…
 Radical
 Comprehensive
 Substantial
 Principles
that fit in the discussions of eco, soc,
policy-making, globalization, etc.