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We live in troubling times. Among the first emotions we experience when we awaken to the ecological crisis may be grief, sadness, anger, despair, or even numbness. In Deep Ecology, we recognise that these feelings are natural, valid, and even precious – in that they connect us painful but important parts of ourselves, dimensions of the reality of our experience that we may otherwise not wish to touch, or even look at.

Practices

According to its [original formulation by Arne Naess][1] Deep Ecology is not intended to remain conceptual. At its heart are practices aimed at healing the separation we commonly perceive between ourselves and the natural world. We can identify a few important domains of practice. This page page is intended to provide an overview of these domains with internal and external links to further resources.

For an introduction to the philosophy underlying these practices, please visit our page:”what is deep ecology

Books

This page displays links and information about some recommended books for Deep Ecology.

A Complete HTML version of the seminal deep ecology text in English can be found here:

Thinking Like a mountain - Towards a Council of All Beings - Seed et al

Additional Reading

Poetry

This page displays some key poems, essays, articles and other writings from the domain of deep ecology.

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Poems

Essays and articles

What is Deep Ecology?

What is Deep Ecology?

Through deep experience, deep questioning and deep commitment emerges deep ecology By Stephan …

Profiles

This page displays posts which contain profiles of some important figures in the Deep Ecology movement. It is far from exhaustive, being a work in progress.

Profile: Alan Drengson

Profile: Alan Drengson

Alan Drengson (1934-2022) was a Canadian philosopher and educator who served as close collaborator …

Quotes

Looking for that perfect Deep Ecology quote? This page is intended to be an archive of inspiring quotes from important thinkers in this field.

Quotes

Video

A curated list of films and long-form videos exploring deep ecology, ecological consciousness, and the human–Earth relationship.

1. Deep Ecology (2025)

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Direct exploration of grief, reconnection, and ecological activism featuring Joanna Macy, John Seed, and Arne Naess.
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