Deecologie

Deecologie is not a standard term in the scientific literature. It may be a misspelling or a translation variant of “deep ecology” or simply a reference to ecology as a discipline in certain languages. Because of this, there is no widely agreed definition of deecologie, and meaning can vary depending on context.

If interpreted as deep ecology, the term would refer to a philosophical movement that emerged in the 1970s, associated with Arne Naess and others. Deep ecology argues for the intrinsic value of all living beings, beyond their usefulness to humans, and calls for substantial changes in political, economic, and technological arrangements to reduce human impact on the biosphere. Key ideas include protecting biosphere integrity, valuing biodiversity, and promoting simplicity in human life, along with a critique of anthropocentrism. Critics question issues of practical implementation and the precise interpretation of intrinsic value.

If read as a misspelling of ecology, the term would denote the scientific study of relationships between organisms and their environment. Ecology encompasses subfields such as population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, and landscape ecology, and relies on field observations, experiments, and modeling to understand processes like energy flow, nutrient cycling, and species interactions. Applications include conservation planning, natural-resource management, climate-change adaptation, and biodiversity preservation.

In any case, the term’s use should be clarified by context. Related topics include environmental ethics, conservation biology, and sustainability science.