Exploring ecological identity from the perspective of systemic functional linguistics

Abstract Ecological identity, acting as the baton to guide public’s behavior in nature, is closely correlated with environmental crises that threaten human survival. Previous studies of ecological identity are mostly conducted domain sociopsychology an emphasis on human’s attitude and behavior. Less attention, however, has been paid discursive construction one’s identity. The current study aims build a framework explore mechanism strategies constructing To this end, article classifies different identities according their impact nature ecosophy holism. It then puts forward based systemic functional linguistics how lexicogrammatical resources can be employed strategically significant for ecolinguistic investigations cultivation critical language awareness related protection ecosystems.