The article proposes a unifying paradigm called "Movement Ecology" to integrate the study of organismal movement across various taxa and types. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive framework that addresses the why, how, when, and where of movement, integrating conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and empirical approaches. The authors introduce a conceptual framework with four key components: internal state, motion capacity, navigation capacity, and external factors. This framework aims to provide a structured basis for hypothesis generation and a deeper understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of movement in ecological and evolutionary processes. The article also discusses recent advances in movement research, challenges in data analysis, and the application of the Movement Ecology approach to various systems. It highlights the importance of integrating different scientific paradigms, such as biomechanical, cognitive, random, and optimality approaches, to advance the field of movement ecology.The article proposes a unifying paradigm called "Movement Ecology" to integrate the study of organismal movement across various taxa and types. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive framework that addresses the why, how, when, and where of movement, integrating conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and empirical approaches. The authors introduce a conceptual framework with four key components: internal state, motion capacity, navigation capacity, and external factors. This framework aims to provide a structured basis for hypothesis generation and a deeper understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of movement in ecological and evolutionary processes. The article also discusses recent advances in movement research, challenges in data analysis, and the application of the Movement Ecology approach to various systems. It highlights the importance of integrating different scientific paradigms, such as biomechanical, cognitive, random, and optimality approaches, to advance the field of movement ecology.