Ekologisina

Ekologisina is a term used in some environmental discourse to describe an integrative approach to ecology that foregrounds the interdependence of natural and human systems. In its broad sense, ekologi­sina refers to a framework that combines ecological science with social ethics, traditional knowledge, and policy practices to foster resilience and sustainability. Proponents describe it as a holistic praxis rather than a purely scientific discipline, emphasizing place-based understanding, relational values, and long-term stewardship.

The word appears to be a neologism formed from the Indonesian/Malay word ekologi (ecology) and a suffix that suggests practice or discipline; exact origins are unclear and definitions vary among sources. In this sense, ekologi­sina is often treated as a flexible concept rather than a fixed theory, allowing different communities to adapt its principles to local contexts.

In application, ekologi­sina is used in academic discussions of integrated management, agroecology, urban ecology, and community-based conservation. It is also invoked in policy dialogues that seek to align biodiversity protection with social equity, cultural preservation, and resilience-building. Critics and supporters alike emphasize the inclusion of indigenous and local knowledge, participatory governance, and long-term stewardship as core elements.

Critics caution that the lack of formal definition can lead to vagueness or conflation with established terms such as ecology, sustainability, or environmental ethics. They advocate for clearer criteria and documented case studies to distinguish ekologi­sina from related concepts and to show measurable outcomes.

See also ecology; sustainability; environmental ethics; ecological anthropology; indigenous knowledge.