The Anthropocene establishes a powerful concept associated with unprecedented global
change. Both recognizing and managing this novel situation in a sustainable way requires a
planetary network and accompanying knowledge framework. Here we propose to engage
new ideas and networks in the development of the Anthropocene concept by cooperating
globally with scientists, especially those in developing and less developed countries. The
core aims are to unite and assess global evidence of the Anthropocene and to establish the
Anthropocene as a fertile framework for future geosciences.

This will be achieved by

1) developing a network of expertise and project partners globally

2) designing and running workshops in developing countries

3) designing and collating an open database of existing information and expertise on the Anthropocene.