In the past, the science of ecology has frequently been excluded
from the development agenda for various reasons. Increasingly
however there has been a renewed interest in finding more
ecologically sustainable means of development that have required a
strong foundation in ecological knowledge (for example
EcoAgriculture Partnerships, EcoHealth presented at ESA, and
EcoNutrition proposed by Deckelbaum et al). Each of these examples
has already taken the critical first step at integrating ecological
knowledge with agriculture, health and nutrition, respectively.
However, this is only the first step; more attention needs to be
placed not only on the role that two fields can play towards
poverty alleviation, but on the role of a truly integrated,
interdisciplinary approach towards development goals that is firmly
grounded in ecological understanding. We feel that a critical look
at what ecology can and cannot provide to the development agenda,
in light of the Millennium Development goals, is timely and
crucial. The introduction and the final section of the book will
then integrate the lessons and principles outlined in each of the
chapters. All chapter authors will be heavily encouraged to focus
on how their sub-discipline in ecology impacts overall human
well-being and environmental sustainability.
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