Summary
The 2026 USSEE Biennial Conference brings together scholars and practitioners to explore tools and solutions for navigating complex social-ecological challenges. Abstract and session proposals are now being accepted.
The 2026 USSEE Biennial Conference
June 18-21 at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, US.
The US Society for Ecological Economics (USSEE) is excited to bring together an interdisciplinary group of academics, practitioners and community organizers engaged in pursuing solutions to the pressing ecological problems of today and striving towards a just and sustainable future. Sustainability initiatives require active collaboration between economists, natural scientists, social scientists and humanities scholars to develop holistic strategies and solutions. The ecological economics community has a long tradition of building bridges across disciplines and forging innovative theories, analytical tools and applications. We hope you will join us in person to participate in and continue this important work.
Our Conference Theme is “Exploring tools and solutions for navigating complex social-ecological challenges.“
Abstracts and Session Proposals
Our Topical Session themes include:
- Blue Economy
- The Economics of Sustainable Energy
- Regenerative Agriculture
- The Economics of Climate Change
- Economics for Social Justice & SDGs
- Sustainable Solutions in a World of Violence and
- Political Changes
Economics of the Environmental Impacts of AI
Abstracts and Session Proposals are now being accepted through December 15th, 2025. UPDATE: The USSEE has extended the deadline for Abstract and Session Proposals for our upcoming 2026 Biennial Conference through January 16th, 2026.
