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Sustainability Science Award

The Sustainability Science Award is given to the authors of a scholarly work that makes the greatest contribution to the emerging science of ecosystem and regional sustainability through the integration of ecological and social sciences. One of the most pressing challenges facing humanity is the sustainability of important ecological, social, and cultural processes in the face of changes in the forces that shape ecosystems and regions.

This ESA award is for a single scholarly contribution (book, book chapter, or peer-reviewed journal article) published in the last five years.
Awarded annually (frequency)

Past Recipients

Recent recipients are Timon McPhearson, Steward T. A. Pickett, Nancy B. Grimm, Jari Niemelä, Marina Alberti, Thomas Elmqvist, Christiane Weber, Dagmar Haase, Jürgen Breuste, Salman Qureshi

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Awards Committee

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Annual Meeting

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This year’s meeting will emphasize the expanse of ecology around the nation. The emphasis recognizes the need for us to continually invest in all the people who advance the science and practice of ecology. Among many aspects of professional development, we are planning programming and invited contributions sessions that consider the theme. Ecology is Everywhere.

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News

Ecological Society of America Announces 2024 Leadership Election Results

The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce its recent election results for four Governing Board positions and three positions for its Board of Professional Certification.

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New wildlife model captures species interactions in New York State

A new model built to understand wildlife interactions shows that coyote populations in upstate New York may benefit fishers but not American martens.

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Insects wearing two hats solve botanical mystery

The discovery of insects that both pollinate a plant and distribute its seeds solves a long-standing botanical mystery and stresses the diverse roles insects play in our ecosystem.

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Recent research news from the Ecological Society of America

The influence of changing rainfall on invasive grasses, how a major crop pest responds to heat waves, the substitution of one group of predators for another in salt marshes and the impacts of herbivores on grassland to shrubland transition in the Chihuahuan Desert.

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Journals & Publications

Explore ESA's publishing program

The Ecological Society of America has over 100 years of journal publishing history and offers some of the most widely read and cited journals in the field of ecology. The seven journals in our portfolio encompass a wide range of paper types to include an array of aims and scope of study, making them an important and accessible outlet for scientists, researchers, practitioners, professionals, citizen scientists, and others seeking to publish their work. ESA staff provide editorial support with our publishing partner, John Wiley & Sons, and several discounts towards publication in ESA journals are available from our publisher and from ESA. Publishing in ESA journals contributes to ESA programs for students, early career researchers, and underrepresented groups, and we thank our editors, reviewers, authors, and readers for their support.

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Sustainability Science Award