Ecology and environmental justice at scale

Human activities have significantly affected most ecosystems across the world through climate change, land use alterations, biodiversity loss, species invasions, alterations of global biogeochemical cycles, overharvesting of natural resources, and pollution of air, water, and soils. Although the roles of humans in changing the past and current state of the environment are well described, it is less common for ecologists to consider the effect that our research, knowledge production, and applications have on outcomes for people and whether those outcomes are equitable.

We strive to fill this knowledge gap by integrating research, technology & infrastructure, and translation. We develop novel technologies, including theory-based AI, remote sensing technologies that address data gaps, and advanced statistical and computational models that include this complex system’s biophysical, social science, policy, and environmental equity and justice components.

We operate at the interfaces of disciplines like environmental biology, environmental equity and justice, and applied natural resources management, while weaving ethics throughout. This transdisciplinary effort integrates knowledge and methods to develop new frameworks, concepts, and models that transcend the boundaries of individual fields.