International Society for Ecology and Culture: Promoting Locally Based Alternatives to the Global Consumer Culture

Promoting Locally Based Alternatives to the Global Consumer Culture

The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide. Our emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives.

Advisory board: Wendell Berry, Frijof Capra, Peter Matthiessen, Diana Rose, Jonathan Rose, Vandana Shiva, David Suzuki, Alice Waters

Global to Local

Our wide-ranging Global to Local outreach program informs the public about the need for a shift in direction: from global dependence to local interdependence. Learn more...

Ladakh Project

Deep ecology, deep culture: Lessons in globalization from "Little Tibet". Learn about three decades of ISEC initiatives in Ladakh. Learn more...

Roots of Change

The process of building a better world starts by rethinking basic assumptions and exploring root causes. Find out more about our Roots of Change study circle program. Learn more...

Local Food

To strengthen community, create jobs, rebuild diversity, and save the environment, shifting our food systems from global to local is one of the most important steps we can take. Learn more...