Vienna Anthropocene Network

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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.

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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

Technology as a Planetary Phenomenon

11.11.2026 Workshop

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11 November 2026, 3:00 pm CET

Workshop with Bronislaw Szerszynski

In-person, University of Vienna

CarbonCulturesxCE – Winter Term 2026

21.10.2026 Discussion

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The CarbonCulturesxCE event series continues from Oct – Dec 2026, tracing the roots, expressions and excesses of petromodernity in Central Europe.

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

09.09.2026 Research

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

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Anthropocene Lecture Series

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