The Nordic Little Ice Age (1300-1900): Lessons From Past Climate Change (NORLIA)

Led by professor Dominik Collet from the University of Oslo, the NORLIA project aims to examine the impact of the Little Ice Age (1300-1900) on Nordic societies. This interdisciplinary endeavor will investigate the intricate interplay between natural and social environments during this period of rapid climate change. By employing a novel 'socionatural' approach that connects climatology, history, and climate communication, the project seeks to address fundamental questions about how people adapted to challenges that bear resemblance to the ones we face today. By studying historical responses to climate change, the NORLIA project intends to provide valuable insights into navigating the current climate crisis.