Navigating the Anthropocene: Adapting to Social-Ecological Transformations

In a study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Erle Ellis, a professor of geography and environmental systems, explores the Anthropocene, the current geological age defined by human impact on the planet. While human societies have developed the capabilities to reshape the planet and improve human lives, the unintended consequences, such as climate change and species extinctions, have been negative for the rest of life on Earth. Ellis emphasizes the need for cooperative efforts and the extension of social and cultural capabilities to address environmental challenges and create a better future for both people and nature.