Ecological Economics

Ecological economics grounds the global economy within a larger ecological reality and pursues the goals of sustainability, equity and human well-being. The field aims to reconnect humans with the rest of nature to design institutions and policies that can promote long-term wellbeing within planetary boundaries.

Ways to Get Involved

Graduate Certificate in Ecological Economics

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The Ecological Economics Graduate Certificate gives students and professionals a solid foundation in ecological economics to advance your research, organization, or career. Learners can take the certificate by itself or paired with UVM graduate programs. 

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Leadership for the Ecozoic

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The Leadership for the Ecozoic (L4E) PhD program is an ambitious global research-to-action project seeking to heal Earth’s life support systems and foster a mutually-enhancing relationship between the planet and society. 

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Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics

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The Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics celebrates the best current affairs book or long-form journalism that addresses real-world environmental challenges using the principles of ecological economics.

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Meet Our Scholars

Joe Ament

Assistant Professor • L4E Degrowth Lead

jament@uvm.edu

Matthew Burke

Research Assistant Professor • Leadership for the Ecozoic

matthew.burke@uvm.edu

Jon Erickson

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education • Professor

jon.erickson@uvm.edu

Joshua Farley

Professor • L4E Ecological Economics Lead

jfarley@uvm.edu