socialekologiska
Socialekologiska is an adjective used in Swedish to describe approaches, analyses, or phenomena that arise from the interaction between social systems and ecological systems. It is closely linked to the concept of social-ecological systems, and is common in discussions of sustainability science, natural resource governance, and environmental policy. The central idea is that humans and ecosystems are interdependent: social practices, institutions, and economies shape ecological conditions, while biophysical processes constrain and enable social choices.
Key concepts include resilience, adaptability, and transformability of social-ecological systems; ecosystem services; governance and institutions; co-management
Origins of the term in Swedish scholarship are tied to the broader international field of social-ecological
Applications span fisheries, forestry, water resources, land-use planning, and urban resilience. Critics note challenges related to