VAN News
Vienna Anthropocene Network
Our Mission Statement
Research for a future we want to live in — The Anthropocene presents challenges to all academic fields. As a new geochronological epoch it redefines the human relationship to the planet in ecological terms with consequences that are also historical, social and ethical. Bringing together the humanities and the natural and social sciences, our network comprises researchers from geology, geography, the life sciences, history, philosophy, political science, literary and cultural studies, STS, anthropology and a range of area studies. Drawing on this broad interdisciplinary base, we explore the new perspectives on nature, culture, society and technology that the Anthropocene urgently solicits. We aim to convey an understanding of the significance of the Anthropocene to a wider audience of policy makers, teachers, journalists and the public at large.
