About

The Climate Socialist is a socialist commentary on the climate crisis, mainly aimed at young climate activists. It is not linked to any specific political movement, but supports everyone who is rebelling against the profit driven climate catastrophe the world is facing.
We have two main messages:

For socialists: The crisis is here and now. It is not enough to say that capitalism will never solve the climate crisis. Capitalism has proved to be incredibly resilient, and we can’t wait for a socialist world before acting on the climate.
For climate activists: The obstacles to a real program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions go beyond individual leaders and the ostensibly representative institutions that they represent. Capitalist economies are driven by profits. Meaningful change will only happen once world leaders are prepared to challenge the market economy.

The challenge facing socialists and climate activists is how to build political movements that can win widespread support from young and older people, whether employed or unemployed. This will need a credible political program that encompasses the climate as well as jobs, underpinned by an inclusive democracy.