The Role of Public Administration in Promoting Social Ecology and Sustainable Developmen

Abstract

The social ecology approach examines the reciprocal interactions that mutually influence individuals, communities, and their surrounding environment. This concept emerged in response to the increasingly complex challenges of modern environmental crises, ranging from global warming to massive natural resource exploitation. Through a literature review method and content analysis of scientific journals published in the last five years, this article explores the concept of social ecology, the dynamics of human-environment relationships, and their implications for sustainable development. The study findings indicate that environmental degradation does not stand alone ecologically but is deeply rooted in social inequality, human domination, and extractive economic systems. Therefore, social ecology offers a resolution in the form of social transformation grounded in justice, the strengthening of local traditions, and the active involvement of communities. Ultimately, this paradigm is not merely oriented toward natural conservation, but also catalyzes the emergence of a democratic, equitable, and environmentally conscious social order for the achievement of balanced sustainability.