BiophysEco aims to inform public policy making by providing realistic and objective policy analysis and advice rooted in a biophysical reading of the economy. In order to reach its objectives and achieve its mission, BiophysEco carries out the following activities:

• Continuous monitoring and analysis of economic and scientific developments relevant to the field of biophysical economics, as well as of related political, social and financial developments.
• Production, publication and dissemination of high quality content, policy analysis and advice based on biophysical economics research.
• Provision of online resources, networking tools and platforms for biophysical economics researchers and research organizations.
• Communication and outreach towards policy makers and other stakeholders, including the scientific communities, industry and the general public.
• Organization of – and participation in – meetings, conferences and other networking and policy events.

BiophysEco’s work focuses on the following key areas:

• Value creation, productivity and economic growth.
• Societal metabolism and societal complexity.
• Biophysical constraints and financialization.
• Energy transitions and socio-economic change.
• Energy-water-food nexus.
• International relations, trade and security.