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Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center

Bridging boundaries for research & discovery.

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) brings together the science of the natural world with the science of social systems and decision making to solve problems at the human-environment interface. For 10 years, SESYNC has accelerated research and learning that seeks to understand the structure, functioning, and sustainability of coupled social and environmental systems. To further this work, we invite you to explore our research and learning resources.

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Lesson: Spatial Ecology Lesson: Land Sparing versus Land Sharing
This lesson introduces learners to spatial ecology, including how access to green spaces enhances health and well-being among human groups, and how the spatial arrangement of natural habitats influences epidemiological outcomes.
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Our Latest Newsletter – June 2025
Quench your thirst for knowledge or refresh your lesson plans, by diving into some of SESYNC's water-related research and learning resources.
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Communications Toolkit
SESYNC developed this toolkit to guide interdisciplinary researchers in communicating their findings to a variety of audiences. It explains the key components of how to build a communications strategy.