Socio-Economic Metabolism

Metabolism
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Welcome to the Socio-Economic Metabolism section!

With its more than 500 members, the Socio-Economic Metabolism (SEM) Section supports and promotes research on human energy and material use and its link to economic performance, social outcomes, and environmental impacts. Our section members’ research on resource use dynamics of socio-economic systems across different geographical scales operates as a reliable source of knowledge and advice for government and industry to deliver solutions for sustainable resource use.

The ISIE-SEM section has five core missions:

  • Provide access to a global network of scholars and practitioners working on SEM research
  • Provide a platform for scientific exchange (conferences, online seminars) on SEM research
  • Promote the findings of SEM research (e.g., via social media)
  • Provide reliable information and advice to government and industry to help deliver solutions for sustainable resource use
  • Provide educational resources, data, guidelines, and standards for research

This section boosts the visibility of the field and contributes to increasing the quality and relevance of the research conducted by our members.

News and Events

In the News Section and the Events Section, you will find news and upcoming events worldwide of interest for the SEM Section community.

Would you like to promote an event on our website? Please let us know at: metabolism@is4ie.org

Some impressions from our last section meetings:

Group Photo ISIE SEM Conference Beijing 2024

In August 2024, the global SEM community united at Peking University.

ISIE SEM 2022 group photo

In September 2022, the global SEM community united at Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Members and How to Join

Check out the members of the SEM Section. Here, you will find information about our members all with one common interest: the study and development of socio-economic metabolism. Connect with colleagues within our field.

Click here to join our section!

Section resources

Check out the section’s resources, including links to seminal publications, data, research tools, standards, videos, teaching material, and more.

Contact us

Please send your questions, comments, and feedback to metabolism@is4ie.org. Thank you for your interest in the SEM Section!