Co-creating a global community for SES research and practice

SocSES is dedicated to advancing and supporting social-ecological systems-based research, practice and action towards a just and sustainable future. We are an intellectual home, community and identity for SES researchers, practitioners, research institutes and networks.

What We Do

We function mainly through smaller collaborative groups, which undertake a diverse range of activities.

Knowledge leadership in advancing the SES research and practice

Support collaborations through working group activities and collaborative projects

Networking opportunities
including conferences, discussion fora, and working groups

Policy impact through an authoritative voice in policy and funder networks

Educational activities such as short courses and summer schools

Educational resources such as handbooks and websites

Mainstream SES thinking through popular and social media

Advocate for funding and recognition of SES research

Publishing opportunities by partnering with high impact, open access journals

Facilitate funding opportunities to support collaborative initiatives

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News, Announcements and Opportunities

Socses post communities ts wg cg webinar 24 august

Webinar: Policy Areas in Transition (24 August 2026)

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Socses post short course

2026 Online Short Course: The Resilience of Urban SETS

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Socses post phd su cst td teaching learning

PhD bursary: Transdisciplinary teaching and learning for SES research and practice (Stellenbosch University)

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Our Institutional Members

SocSES collaborates with a diverse range of institutional partners committed to advancing social-ecological systems research and practice. Our institutional members play a vital role in shaping the future by supporting innovative projects, knowledge-sharing, and policy impact.

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