Research areas
Landscape ecology and territorial management
- Socio-ecological planning of the territory.
- Socio-ecological analysis of rural-urban gradients.
Identification, evaluation and mapping of ecosystem services. - Ecological effects of global change drivers.
- Analysis and management of resilience in social-ecological systems.
- Territorial connectivity and green infrastructure.
Conservation Ecology
- Functional diversity and ecosystem services.
- Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Ecological restoration of the territory.
- Management of protected natural areas.
Agroecology
- Agroecological practices for the provision of ecosystem services.
- Characterization of agri-food systems in agroecological transition.
- Inclusive and participatory social agriculture.
- Eco-feminist perspectives in agri-food systems.
- Agri-environmental strategies and policies.
Urban Ecology
- Sustainability in cities and urban agenda.
- Sustainability indicators in urban environments.
- Analysis of ecological footprint and impact of human activities.
- Sustainable management on university campuses.
Human Ecology
- Socio-ecological assessment of human well-being.
- Sociocultural perception of the landscape and ecosystem services.
- Relational values and nature-society links.
- New ruralities and countryside-city relations.
- Ethics of sustainability.
Comunication, Education and Participation
- Participatory processes for the planning and management of social-ecological systems.
- Design and evaluation of communication, education and participation plans for sustainability.
- Management of public use and tourism in protected spaces.
Political ecology, institutions and governance
- Power relations and socio-ecological justice.
- Analysis and management of ecological-distributive conflicts.
- Gender perspective in the study of socio-ecological systems.
- Evaluation and enhancement of local ecological knowledge.
- Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030.