Latest developments

  • New Publication from Mapping Ancient Africa INQUA project
    New Publication from Mapping Ancient Africa INQUA project

    We are pleased to share the latest contribution to the Mapping Ancient Africa Special Issue of Quaternary International. This study provides valuable insights into the past ecological and cultural dynamics at Wonderwerk Cave. New article:…

  • Podcast INQUA 2027 India
    Podcast INQUA 2027 India

    Quaternary is the age when modern recognisable humans started inhabiting this planet. All over the world scientists are engaged in studying various aspects of human evolution. Once every 4 years scientists from all across the…

  • Webinar Series: Climate of the Past 20th Anniversary!
    Webinar Series: Climate of the Past 20th Anniversary!

    Climate of the Past Celebrates 20 Years with Monthly Webinar Series The European Geosciences Union’s open-access, community-driven journal Climate of the Past (CP) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025! To mark the occasion, CP…

  • INQUA 2027 Talk Series
    INQUA 2027 Talk Series

    Join the next INQUA talk featuring “Late Quaternary human response to climate change in southern India” presented by Prof. Ravi Korisettar – NIAS Bengaluru, scheduled for Saturday, 31st May at 11:00 AM IST. Don’t miss…

INQUA 2502 sy: Workshop on Holocene relative sea-level change in the Southern Hemisphere (WHoRLS)

The single-year project WHoRLS supports the organisation of a workshop aimed at advancing research on Holocene sea-level changes in the Southern Hemisphere.

Abstract

The workshop will bring together about 20 participants, including leading scientists, early career researchers, and postgraduates, to address the Northern Hemisphere (specifically North Atlantic) bias in global sea-level data. A central focus will be on high-resolution techniques for measuring vertical and temporal sea-level variations.

Scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026 in Cananéia, Brazil, the workshop will feature two days of presentations and discussions, followed by a field trip to examine coastal indicators of past sea levels. The event emphasises equity, diversity, and inclusion, with participants spanning career stages and including a strong representation from developing nations.

Objectives:

  • To gather researchers based in and focused on the Southern Hemisphere to exchange knowledge, present recent findings, and build a collaborative network;
  • Serve as a platform for showcasing new sea-level records, methodological innovations, and numerical modeling outcomes, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and the sharing of expertise.

Project leaders:

  • Ed Garrett – University of York, York, UK

  • Paulo Giannini – University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil