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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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 (Technical University of Crete, Greece) Assoc. Prof. Enrica Uggetti, Vice-President (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain) Mr Raffael Känzig, Treasurer (Phoster Ltd, Switerland) The board...
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) 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...
The International Ecological Engineering Society announces election results for the 2023-2025 Board
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2023-2025 Board. Thanks to all who cast their votes. Congratulations...

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) 2024 General Assembly. Topic: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 Conveners: 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...

The International Ecological Engineering Society announces election results for the 2023-2025 Board
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2023-2025 Board. Thanks to all who cast their votes. Congratulations to the following three individuals, including one re-elected Board Member and two new Board Members. Asst. Prof....
