New technologies assist re-vamped major institutions in achieving their objectives. New power structures in politics, in business and in community life Transient networks and shifting partnerships. Weakening of national government Radically modernised, but stable, organisations National government remains the focus of politics. The growing importance of new relationships to the living environment Environmental policy is decided at global and European levels and implemented locally. The Green movement draws upon a wide variety of many short-term groups.
Environmental policy is decided nationally and implemented through stable national organisations.
The Green movement is focused on scientific evidence and gradual improvement. A renewed focus on individual ethics in a world of changing and fragile relationships. Old people are seen as a resource. Science is only one world view amongst many. Old people are seen as a burden.