The Green Confederation (Bislama: Vanuatu Grin Konfederesen, French: Confédération des Verts Vanuatu; sometimes seen as the Greens Confederation or Vanuatu Green Confederation) is a green political party in Vanuatu. At the legislative election of 2008 the party won 2 out of 52 seats, increasing to 3 seats at the election of 2012 with 3.5% of the votes. Its most prominent member is Moana Carcasses Kalosil, former deputy leader of the opposition, former cabinet minister and former Prime Minister of Vanuatu. It was soon joined by two other MPs, increasing its numbers to five.

Vanuatu Green Confederation
Vanuatu Grin Konfederesen
AbbreviationOl Grin
LeaderMoana Carcasses Kalosil
FounderPère Gerard Leymang
Founded28 July 2000 (2000-07-28)
IdeologyGreen politics
Regional autonomy
Decentralisation
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Green
SloganWan Fasen Blong Divelopmen
Parliament
0 / 52
Port Vila Municipal Council
2 / 18
Website
vanuatugrin.com

Election results

edit
Parliament
Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Government
2002 Gérard Leymang 3,071 4.68 (#7)
2 / 52
New Opposition
2004 Amos Andeng 7,075 7.67 (#4)
3 / 52
  1 Coalition
2008 Moana Carcasses Kalosil 3,619 3.44 (#6)
2 / 52
  1 Coalition
2012 4,219 3.51 (#9)
3 / 52
  1 Coalition
2016 2,851 2.52 (#12)
2 / 52
  1 Opposition
2020 3,623 2.52 (#7)
1 / 52
  1 Coalition
2022 2,346 1.77 (#11)
0 / 52
  1 Extra-parliamentary

See also

edit