Ecofeminism is a political and intellectual movement that combines feminism and environmentalism. It argues that the oppression of women and the degradation of the environment are connected.

Ecofeminism, also called ecological feminism, uses the basic feminist tenets of gender equality, a revaluing of non-patriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of the world that respects organic processes, holistic connections, and the merits of intuition and collaboration.

Ecofeminism connects the exploitation of nature with the oppression of women. Ecofeminism argues that patriarchal and capitalist systems lead to an incomplete view of the world. Ecofeminism advocates for a shift in values towards care and cooperation. Ecofeminism embraces all life as valuable and recognizes humanity's dependency on the natural world, globally. 

The term "ecofeminism" was coined by French writer Françoise d'Eaubonne in her 1974 book Le Féminisme ou la Mort. Ecofeminism has become more salient as research points to the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women. Ecofeminism seeks to educate, elevate, and empower women in discussions on climate policy. 

To these notions ecofeminism adds both a commitment to the environment and an awareness of the associations made between women and nature. Specifically, this philosophy emphasizes the ways both nature and women are treated by patriarchal (or male-centred) society.