From 2002-2017, the Institute was named the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, and the approach remains a core strength. Ecological economics grounds the global economy within a larger ecological reality, and pursues the goals of sustainability, equity and human well-being.
The Gund Institute houses a dynamic ecological economics community – featuring such field pioneers as Jon Erickson and Joshua Farley – where faculty, students, and partners collaborate to create a truly sustainable future.
Graduate Certificate in Ecological Economics
The Ecological Economics Graduate Certificate gives students and professionals a solid foundation in Ecological Economics to advance your research, organization, or career. Learners can take the Certificate by itself, or paired with ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ graduate programs.
Leadership for the Ecozoic
The Leadership for the Ecozoic (L4E) PhD program is an ambitious global research-to-action project seeking to heal Earth’s life support systems and foster a mutually-enhancing relationship between the planet and society.
Economics for the Anthropocene
Economics for the Anthropocene (E4A) is an innovative international graduate research and training program with McGill and York universities. By connecting ecological and economic realities to the challenges of the Anthropocene, it aims to establish a new human-Earth relationship grounded in contemporary science.
Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics
The Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics celebrates the best current affairs book or long-form journalism that addresses real-world environmental challenges using the principles of ecological economics.
Proud History
Explore highlights from the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics (2002-2017), when we emerged as an international leader in ecological economics.