The Papua New Guinea Greens Party or PNG Greens are a minor political party in Papua New Guinea. Founded in 2001, the party took part in the 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017 general elections, without winning a seat.[2] They are a member of the Global Greens and of the Asia Pacific Greens Federation.[3]
Per its constitution, the party campaigns for environmentally sustainable development, participatory democracy, an "equitable distribution of social and natural resources […] to meet basic human needs unconditionally", and respect for "cultural, linguistic, ethnic, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity within the context of individual responsibility toward all beings".[4]
In the 2012 general election, the party was led by Dorothy Tekwie and stood twenty-five candidates, of whom ten were women, in a country where women remain vastly under-represented in politics.[5] None were elected. Tekwie herself unsuccessfully stood against incumbent Deputy Prime Minister Belden Namah in the Vanimo-Green River constituency.[6]
Policies
The Papua New Guinea Greens Party firstly state that they will uphold the objectives within their constitution, and integrate them into the legislative system of Papua New Guinea should they be elected. Their main principles are those of sustainable living, high education levels, supporting the ecosystem, upholding human rights and increasing fair democracy within PNG.
The PNG Greens agree with Vision 2050 aims, although emphasise the need for sustainability to be a main goal globally.[7] PNG Greens support policies to mitigate environmental pollution of rivers, lakes, and marine areas.[7]
Constitution
Motto
The motto of the PNG Greens is "Changing the way the world communicates."[8]
Other terms
The constitution also contains terms of voting on policy, membership, funding, parliamentary representation, by-laws, and a variety of other topics.[8]
Electoral representation
In 2012, the PNG Greens Party put forward candidates in many areas, notably in Madang province, where the party endorsed candidates for all of the seven seats.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "REGISTRY OF POLITICAL PARTIES" (PDF). Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "PNG Greens begin 2012 election campaign", Radio Australia, 15 February 2012
- ^ "Australian Senators Campaign with PNG Greens", Global Greens, 2 July 2012
- ^ Constitution of the Papua New Guinea Greens Party
- ^ "PNG at crossroads as elections loom, says Greens leader", Radio New Zealand International
- ^ "‘Vibrant’ Belden Namah Victorious in Vanimo-Green", The Garamut, 21 July 2012
- ^ a b "Mission | PNG Greens Party". pnggreensparty.org.pg. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
- ^ a b Papua New Guinea Greens Party (2016). "Constitution of the Papua New Guinea Greens" (PDF). Greens Party Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea Greens Party. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
- ^ "Aussie female senators visit to support PNG Greens - The National". 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
