The Green Institute’s mission is to support green politics through education, action, research and debate. Green politics means broad community-wide change grounded in the principles of ecology, social justice, democracy, non-violence, sustainability and respect for diversity (see the Global Greens Charter). We work with a wide range of people and organisations across Australia and globally. The Green Institute is an Australian non-profit organisation, established formally in October 2008. We are supported by a grant-in-aid from the Commonwealth government, earned income from events and activities, and by donations and volunteer help. Donations to support our work are welcome (and tax deductible for Australian citizens).