Vienna Anthropocene Network

Research for a Future
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Earth seen from space by night, with city lights across Asia

NASA 2016

About Us

The Vienna Anthropocene Network is an interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Vienna. Bringing together the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, we address the present and future challenges of the Anthropocene and explore new perspectives on nature, culture, society and technology.

Who We Are 🡢

Anthropocene

Find out about the Anthropocene: What is it? What does it mean to live in this new epoch? And why is it so controversial?
Projects

Learn more about ongoing and completed projects by our VAN community and how these inform our research on the Anthropocene.
Community

See who we are and what we do by browsing through the profiles of our members, associates and visiting researchers.
Network

Discover the broader network of Anthropocene research initiatives and institutions and find out how to collaborate with us.

Latest News and Events

El Niño and Amoc Explained: How Do They Impact Our Weather in 2027?

09.09.2026 Research

A cloudy, turbulent sky over dark waters, with a glimpse of sun setting behind an approaching storm

El Niño and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation are key drivers of the global climate. Disruptions can have far-reaching consequences.

The Anthropocene’s Reality Today

08.09.2026 Research

Planetary Boundaries diagram with Earth seen from space on the background

The Anthropocene is real – that is the message of two major AWG papers just published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.

How Healthy Are Our Soils?

02.09.2026 Research

Hands holding an earth core extracted during a research expedition, while a scientist takes measurements

Inconspicuous yet invaluable, soils play a key role in the climate system. Andreas Richter on soils, tipping points and the responsibility of science.

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