Communities across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges in the Anthropocene. These challenges are particularly acute in the Global South where limited capabilities exacerbate vulnerabilities. The adaptation actions of actors are intricately linked to their capabilities. As environmental stressors mount, the decision to cope with these challenges is becoming increasingly complex. This rising complexity necessitates re-evaluating human-environment interactions, particularly in the areas acutely vulnerable to the escalating impacts of climate change.

Our Research Topic aims to probe the newly emerged landscape of actions and constraints in the Anthropocene. It explores environmental and social stressors and their perception, evaluating how vulnerability, resilience, and the actions of various actors in response to these stressors shape climate change outcomes. With this collection, we also seek to investigate how human activities, including tourism, agriculture, and resource management, can serve as adaptive strategies and their effectiveness. With these themes, we intend to uncover various methodological and data-driven innovations that can inform sustainable practices.

Key themes for submissions:

1. Vulnerabilities and Resilience in the Anthropocene
• Assessing community vulnerabilities to environmental stressors;
• Building resilience through community-led initiatives;
• The role of traditional knowledge in enhancing resilience;
• Social exclusion, marginalization, and radicalization as responses to environmental change.

2. Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
• Innovative approaches to climate adaptation;
• Effectiveness of policy interventions at local and global scales;
• Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
• Migration as an adaptive response to climate change.

3. Human-Environment Interactions and Adaptive Strategies
• The carbon footprint of tourism and sustainable tourism practices;
• Agriculture and resource management as adaptive strategies;
• Impact of human activities on ecosystem services;
• Innovative practices in reducing environmental footprints.

4. Methodological and Data-Driven Innovations
• New methodologies for assessing human-environment dynamics;
• Use of big data and remote sensing in climate change research;
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining social and environmental sciences;
• Use of Complexity Science Modeling Approaches (Agent-based Modeling and System Dynamics);
• Integrating social behavior and environmental feedback in simulations to address climate change challenges.

This Research Topic aligns with the following SDGs reflecting the urgent need for actions in the Anthropocene:
• SDG 13 - Climate Actions
• SDG 15 - Life on Land
• SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 4 - Quality Education
• SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Our primary objective is to deepen our understanding of how vulnerable communities perceive environmental stressors and how they shape their strategies to mitigate the adverse effects during the Anthropocene.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers aligning with the abovementioned themes. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches that bridge social sciences, environmental studies, and sustainable development practices. Your contribution will enrich our understanding of complex human-environment dynamics.

We look forward to receiving your submissions, which will help us understand the current debate on human-environment dynamics and support the development of sustainable, resilient communities in the Anthropocene era.

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