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Ecological economics recognises that the economy is an integral part of both society and the biophysical realm. Consequently, the study of economic activities requires interdisciplinary collaboration. Our efforts are dedicated to addressing critical environmental and social issues, with the aim of promoting sustainability, enhancing human flourishing and ensuring justice. Founded in 2014, the Institute for Ecological Economics has since become a leading centre for research, education, knowledge dissemination and engagement in the field of ecological economics.

Our research is grouped around five overarching topics: Decent living within Earth System Boundaries, Energy Transition, Global Resource Use, Climate Economics and Finance and Globalisation and Trade.

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New Job Offers at our Institute

PhD Position in Data Science; Postdoctoral Researcher; Student Research Assistant

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New publication in ‘Nature Reviews Earth & Environment’

The ‘Global Resource Use’ research group published the study ‘Metal mining is a global driver of environmental change’ in ‘Nature Reviews Earth & Environment”. An online version can be accessed here:…

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Sigrid Stagl guest of honour at Opera Ball

Sigrid Stagl was the guest of honour of President van der Bellen and his wife Doris Schmidauer at this year's Opera Ball.We had an interesting conversation and it was a very special experience. Thank…