Fostering transformation towards an equitable and ecologically sustainable society with respect for the rights of people and nature, biological and cultural diversity.
The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) is a dynamic and transformative organization dedicated to bridging the gap between economics and the ecological sciences. As a transdisciplinary partnership of scholars, professionals, and activists, ISEE operates on the forefront of education, research, policy, and social action to drive the global transition towards an equitable and ecologically sustainable society. At its core, ISEE acknowledges the crucial understanding that our economy operates within a finite biosphere, advocating for a system that respects ecological limits while ensuring the rights of people and nature, and preserving biological and cultural diversity. Governed by its members, this not-for-profit organization is committed to fostering a deep integration of ecological with economic understanding, aiming to solve the intricate challenges that arise from the interplay between humans and the environment.
Ecological economics, the bedrock of ISEE, emerges as a response to the limitations of disciplinary specialization in understanding and managing the human-environment nexus. Addressing the critical need for a holistic approach, ISEE confronts the complex questions of how human behavior impacts and is connected to the Earth's natural systems—from hydrological to carbon cycles. By exploring the feedbacks between social and natural systems, and their influence on ecosystem services, the Society seeks to illuminate the path forward in addressing global ecological challenges. In an era where reductionist science has expanded knowledge yet failed to offer comprehensive solutions for environmental degradation, ISEE stands as a beacon of integrated wisdom, pushing the boundaries of how we understand and interact with our planet.
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The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) is a dynamic and transformative organization dedicated to bridging the gap between economics and the ecological sciences. As a transdisciplinary partnership of scholars, professionals, and activists, ISEE operates on the forefront of education, research, policy, and social action to drive the global transition towards an equitable and ecologically sustainable society. At its core, ISEE acknowledges the crucial understanding that our economy operates within a finite biosphere, advocating for a system that respects ecological limits while ensuring the rights of people and nature, and preserving biological and cultural diversity. Governed by its members, this not-for-profit organization is committed to fostering a deep integration of ecological with economic understanding, aiming to solve the intricate challenges that arise from the interplay between humans and the environment.
Ecological economics, the bedrock of ISEE, emerges as a response to the limitations of disciplinary specialization in understanding and managing the human-environment nexus. Addressing the critical need for a holistic approach, ISEE confronts the complex questions of how human behavior impacts and is connected to the Earth's natural systems—from hydrological to carbon cycles. By exploring the feedbacks between social and natural systems, and their influence on ecosystem services, the Society seeks to illuminate the path forward in addressing global ecological challenges. In an era where reductionist science has expanded knowledge yet failed to offer comprehensive solutions for environmental degradation, ISEE stands as a beacon of integrated wisdom, pushing the boundaries of how we understand and interact with our planet.