The Planetary Democrats
The Planetary Democrats, is a political association in Germany. Its primary focus is the implementation of institutional mechanisms for the political representation of nature. The association was founded in September 2023 and first participated in the 2024 European Parliament election. The association is a member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature.
Program
The Planetary Democrats view environmental crises such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution as the result of a deeper problem of governance. This approach is also reflected in their program, which is primarily focused on institutional reforms at the European and international levels. The institutional proposals include the introduction of designated EU commissioners for natural beings and ecosystems, as well as the establishment of an independent EU Nature Parliament. On the global level, the association is advocating for the establishment of a Planetary Parliament integrated into the United Nations system.The association endorses the notion of the rights of nature and advocates for its implementation within the European Union.
The Planetary Democrats support the implementation of a Planet Income on the European level, which comprises a dividend distributed universally and is financed through taxes on carbon, plastic, pesticides, and other pollutants. This mechanism is intended to internalise the external costs of pollution and thus curb the degradation of ecosystems.