Reflecting on Our Common Future Under Climate ChangeIn 2015, 2000 researchers from 100 countries working across disciplines attended a new type of scientific meeting to discuss finding solutions to global problems like climate change. Now, some of these participants discuss the legacy of this conference and the changing role of scientists on the global stage.
A bridge from one side only? Discussing the roots of the AnthropoceneNinad Bondre and Erle Ellis address "Evolving toward the Anthropocene," a recent blog post, and the differences in the ways that natural and social scientists approach the Anthropocene.
Biosphere Reserves as living laboratories for sustainable developmentA recent conference in Peru highlighted the need for scientific research in globally significant places.
Counting down to two degreesA new outdoor installation in Montreal for Earth Day blends art and science to show spectators the immediacy of climate change.
Getting a closer look at the exploding field of sustainability scienceA new report finds that sustainability science is undergoing rapid growth, but some experts argue that researchers need more support for working across disciplines and borders.
Telling interdisciplinary stories about past climate changeAt a meeting in Greece, a team of historians, archaeologists and climate scientists embarked on an unprecedented effort to study past Mediterranean climate and society. We talk to three experts about the promise and challenges of doing this type of interdisciplinary research.
Can medieval societies teach us how to adapt to climate change?A new study takes a comprehensive look at the fall of Constantinople, and if climate change contributed to the collapse.
Evolving toward a better AnthropoceneHow did people evolve the capacity to push the planet into a new geologic era? Erle Ellis dives into this question and what it means for humanity's future.
The Aggregate Effect of INDCsCan the climate plans of nations around the world slow warming in line with international agreements?
Researchers look ahead to the growth of African citiesAs Africa undergoes a wave of urbanization, experts gathered in South Africa this month to discuss crucial challenges for the continent.
