Climate development and history of the North Atlantic realm

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The global environment is rapidly changing due to human activities, particularly through climate modification. This raises critical questions about how the study of climate and history can inform strategies for coping with these changes, what information is most useful, and what pitfalls may arise. To address these questions, experts from both natural and social sciences with a keen interest in history convened to foster interdisciplinary discussions on this pressing societal issue. The meeting was part of a "Hanse Conference" organized by the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, which aims to promote collaboration between the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg. The conferences are designed to bring together experts from diverse fields in the sciences and humanities to explore topics of mutual interest. Participants share a common goal of engaging with neighboring disciplines, and young scholars seeking interdisciplinary careers are especially encouraged to join. This particular conference focused on building connections between climate and sociological sciences, emphasizing the relevance of geological sciences, which inherently include historical perspectives, to enhance understanding of environmental impacts on human activities.