rødtgrønt

Rødtgrønt is a political term used to describe an approach that combines red left-wing, socialist or anti-capitalist ideas with green environmentalism. It refers to movements, parties, or coalitions that seek to integrate social justice with ecological sustainability.

Ideology and policy goals typically include democratic socialist or anti-capitalist critiques of inequality, strong welfare provisions, public ownership or control of key sectors, and progressive taxation; alongside climate action, green jobs, renewable energy, public transportation, and a just transition away from fossil fuels. Advocates emphasize participatory democracy, labor rights, and ecological resilience as inseparable aims of social policy.

History and usage: The red-green idea has deep roots in European politics, where green parties allied with social democrats and other left groups. The term is especially associated with coalitions or electoral platforms that pair redistributive economics with environmental reform. In Norway, the term rød-grønne (red-green) is used to describe the governing alliance from 2005 to 2013, while similar red-green configurations have appeared in other countries under variants of the language.

Criticism and debate: Critics argue that red-green programs can be expensive or conflict with competitiveness, while supporters contend that a just transition can be funded through public investment, strategic planning, and fair taxation, and that social protection is essential to successful ecological reform.

See also: Red-green alliance, Green politics, Democratic socialism.