Environmental semiotics

Environmental semiotics is the study of how humans interpret and assign meaning to natural signs and elements in the environment. It explores how symbols like trees, water, and landscapes convey messages, cultural values, and relationships between people and nature. By analyzing these signs, environmental semiotics helps us understand how we perceive, communicate about, and prioritize aspects of the environment, influencing our behavior and decision-making regarding sustainability and conservation. It bridges language, symbols, and natural elements to reveal the deeper cultural and psychological significance of the environment in human life.