A new kind of engineering
for a more sustainable
future.
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring
together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering
activities within an international society.
A new kind of engineering for a more sustainable future.
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering activities within an international society.
An international network of Ecological Engineering enthusiasts
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering activities within an international society. Ultimaltely, we want to promote Ecological Engineering as the most important way of construction in the 21st century.
1993
Founding year
13
Symposia organized
5
Continents
600+
Members
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Become part of our worldwide network of ecological engineering enthusiasts and take part in regular conferences, become a co-editor and submit your own lighthouse projects
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IEES partners with the Americal Ecological Engineering Society
We are happy to announce that the International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) has partnered with the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES)! The two Societies have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding aiming at strengthening the global collaboration in the field of ecological engineering. By joining forces, we establish a framework for increased collaboration and mutual support between the two organizations. Through such collaborations we can advance the field of...
Election results: the new IEES Board 2025-2027
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2025-2027 Board. We would like to thank all our Members who cast their...
The 13th IEES conference in Iceland – moving forward
Another successful conference of our Society was concluded yesterday! Between 16-18 July 2025, about 100 experts, professionals, academics and practicioners from 34 countries and...
Call for Abstracts: IEES Session in EGU 2024 General Assembly
The International Ecological Engineering Society announces the call for abstracts for the session organized in the coming European Geosciences Union (EGU)ย 2024 General Assembly....
Deadline for abstract submission EXTENDED – IEES2023
IEES Conference 2023 "Closed Cycles and the Circular Society: the Power of Ecological Engineering" We have now received more than 220 abstracts. However, to respond to requests...

IEES partners with the Americal Ecological Engineering Society
We are happy to announce that the International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) has partnered with the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES)! The two Societies have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding aiming at strengthening the global collaboration in the field of...

Election results: the new IEES Board 2025-2027
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2025-2027 Board. We would like to thank all our Members who cast their votes. The new IEES Board consists in the following officers: Asst. Prof. Alexandros Stefanakis, President...

The 13th IEES conference in Iceland – moving forward
Another successful conference of our Society was concluded yesterday! Between 16-18 July 2025, about 100 experts, professionals, academics and practicioners from 34 countries and 5 continents met at the Reukjavik University in Iceland for the 13th IEES international conference. Numerous case...

Call for Abstracts: IEES Session in EGU 2024 General Assembly
The International Ecological Engineering Society announces the call for abstracts for the session organized in the coming European Geosciences Union (EGU)ย 2024 General Assembly. Topic: ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐-๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ-๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ Conveners:ย Prof Dr...

Deadline for abstract submission EXTENDED – IEES2023
IEES Conference 2023 "Closed Cycles and the Circular Society: the Power of Ecological Engineering" We have now received more than 220 abstracts. However, to respond to requests by many Colleagues around the world, we decided to extend the submission deadline by two more weeks. The extended...
