Ecological Anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that studies the relationships between humans and their environments. It examines how cultural practices, social structures, and economic systems influence and are influenced by ecological conditions. This discipline often focuses on issues like resource management, sustainability, and the impact of climate change on communities. Researchers in ecological anthropology analyze how different societies adapt to their surroundings, including the use of natural resources and the effects of environmental changes. They may study traditional ecological knowledge, which refers to the understanding that indigenous peoples, such as the Inuit or Amazonian tribes, have about their local ecosystems.