Political ecology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between political, economic, and social factors and their impact on the environment. It explores how power dynamics, governance structures, and social inequalities influence environmental issues such as resource distribution, pollution, conservation, and climate change. Political ecologists seek to understand how environmental problems are shaped by political and economic processes, and how these issues intersect with issues of social justice and equity. This research area aims to uncover the underlying political and economic drivers of environmental degradation and work towards creating more sustainable and equitable environmental policies and practices.