Advances in Archaeoecology
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Dates
July 20–24, 2026
Location
Santa Fe Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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A micro working group at the Santa Fe Institute, running 20–24 July 2026, aimed at bridging the historical divide between ecology and archaeology in studying long-term human-environment interactions. The workshop brings together specialists to develop collaborative publications and advance a shared research agenda in archaeoecology, integrating ecological network analysis, historical baselines, and archaeological records to understand how humans and ecosystems have co-evolved. Key goals include refining conceptual frameworks, identifying methodological challenges, and demonstrating how archaeological data can directly contribute to modern ecological science and conservation.
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Santa Fe Institute
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Founded in 1984, the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) is an independent, nonprofit theoretical research institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the fundamental principles of complex adaptive systems, including physical, computational, biological, and social systems. SFI brings together scientists from a wide range of disciplines to tackle the deepest questions about the nature of complexity, from the emergence of life to the structure of economies and societies. Its research programs, educational initiatives, and public lectures have made it a global leader in complexity science.
