Social-ecological research is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex interactions between human societies and their environment. It examines how social systems and ecological systems are interconnected, and how they influence each other. This research area aims to promote sustainability and resilience by understanding and addressing the social, economic, political, and environmental factors that shape human-environment relationships. Social-ecological research often involves studying the dynamics of ecosystems, human behavior, resource management, governance, and policy-making, among other topics. The ultimate goal of social-ecological research is to inform and support decision-making processes that promote positive outcomes for both people and the environment.