human ecology

Our focus is on human-nature interrelations:

We would like to achieve a comprehensive process based on integrative questions involving multiple values, scales, tenures, uses, and needs. We therefore refer to interdisciplinarity in more than a serial way concerning on the one hand the scientific research process itself and the involvement of scientists as citizens and citizens as scientists.

Our research includes:

• Socio-ecological Systems
• Natural Resource Management
• Sustainability Research
• Developmental Impact Studies

Our consulting for sustainability offers:

• Systemic Environmental Analysis
• Structure-Element Analysis
• Communication Processes
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy Advice
• Strategic Impact Assessments
• Technological Impact Assessments

Our university teaching embraces:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical Courses