Ecopoiesis: Eco-Human Theory and Practice is a first international multidisciplinary journal for educators, psychologists, therapists, artists, and others who both strive to promote eco-human knowledge and technologies and integrate the creative arts, ecology and the human sciences.
Mission of Ecopoiesis: Eco-Human Theory and Practice embraces:
- Creation of an interdisciplinary, multicultural forum of ideas and practices based on the union and co-creation of human beings and nature, in order to create a sustainable world,
- Promotion of dialogue and cooperation between those in healthcare, education, and social work with philosophers, artists, musicians, designers, researchers, and public figures, as well as representatives of the business sector, and all those involved in ecological education (education in the interests of sustainable development),
- Promotion of eco-human values, supporting human health and well-being in close connection with caring for the environment,
- Development and implementation of new eco-human environmentally-friendly theory, technologies and practices in the various fields of health and public life, education and social work, focused on maintaining a sustainable way of life, primarily through cultivating ecological consciousness, eco-human knowledge and values,
- Dissemination of information about these theories, technologies and practices and the various effects of their application related not only to human health and well-being, but also to the health and well-being of the planet,
- Demonstration of the important role of the arts in their alliance with ecology and the human sciences for the restoration and development of constructive human relations with nature, the promotion of environmental consciousness and sustainable lifestyles.
The Journal supports cross-disciplinary dialogue, cooperation and research between the creative arts (the visual arts, creative writing, dance/movement, drama, film and video, music) and new eco-human approaches and sciences, such as ecology, ecopsychology, ecotherapy, ecopedagogy, ecological medicine, ecoaesthetics, ecological management and other related fields.
Ecopoiesis: Eco-Human Theory and Practice invites articles describing new Earth-based eco-human ideas, practices and research within the human sciences, ecology and the arts, presentations of the arts in varied media (as described above), program descriptions, position papers, book reviews, interviews and conference reports relevant to the field. It also welcomes news and notices related to scientific and cultural events and books for review consideration. The main articles sections of the Journal include: