ecosystemwith

ecosystemwith is a term used to describe an integrated framework for analyzing and managing the interactions among natural ecosystems, built environments, and human economic and social systems. It treats ecological health, social equity, and economic resilience as parts of a single, interconnected system rather than as separate domains. The term is not widely standardized and appears mainly in interdisciplinary discourse.

Its core premise is that ecosystem services and human well-being emerge from dynamic interactions among biophysical processes, governance structures, markets, and cultural practices. The concept emphasizes systems thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and adaptive management to respond to changing conditions such as climate variability, urbanization, and biodiversity loss.

Key components include ecological integrity (habitat connectivity, water quality, biodiversity), socio-economic capacity (livelihoods, access to services, education), governance (participatory decision making, transparency, policy coherence), and information flow (shared data, indicators, monitoring).

Applications span urban and landscape planning, conservation and restoration projects, watershed and coastal management, and corporate or organizational sustainability strategies that align environmental objectives with social and financial outcomes.

Limitations and criticisms note that the term can be vague or ambiguous, risking overlap with existing concepts such as ecosystem services or integrated watershed management. Realizing ecosystemwith requires cross-sector collaboration, compatible data standards, and long-term commitment beyond single projects.

Related terms include ecosystem services, systems thinking, adaptive management, and integrated landscape management.