Ecoauthoritarianism

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Ecoauthoritarianism (also known as an eco-dictatorship

political ideology which attempts to reconcile both environmentalist and authoritarian tendencies. It is justified by the belief of the inevitability and necessity of a strong central government
to preserve the environment.

Characteristics

In 2010, political scientist Mark Beeson defined 'ecoauthoritarianism' as "...the decrease in individual liberty as governments seek to transform environmentally destructive behaviour."

right wing[citation needed
].

Proponents of ecoauthoritarianism generally tend to critique

meritocratic system. Instead of a democratic rule, politicians would be chosen according to their expertise[citation needed
].

Within

illegitimacy of unsustainable politics in a democracy.[6] It emphasizes that democracy cannot be an absolute, since sustainability is a precondition for everything valuable. It shows how the overexploitation of resources, given its consequences, must be considered as violence and that in fact, many issues cannot be subject to democratic decision making nor should they be subject to democratic decision making. There are many instances where the state already interferes and where interference is essential for public safety.[7]

Ecoauthoritarian thoughts are gaining traction recently, as some people[

autocratic governments when it comes to implementing good environmental governance.[9]

See also

References

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  8. ^ Beeson 2010, p. 276.
  9. ^ Bell, D. A. (2015). The China Model. Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy (Kindle ed.). Princeton University Press.