The session deals with scientific concepts and empirical studies in the natural and social sciences and humanities that address the societal pressures on the Earth system or the impacts of Earth system changes on societies in the context of the Anthropocene. It involves inter- and transdisciplinary approaches for a better understanding of (i) key interlinkages, feedbacks and natural and social tipping points, (ii) normative views of habitability such as planetary boundaries and social justice, and (iii) transformative capacities to preserve or regain habitability. Explicit account is taken of the complexity, dynamics and uncertainties of the underlying Earth system processes, as well as of associated social, economic and political developments across spatial and temporal scales. The aim is to explore the potential of deeper integration of the different research strands with their ontological and epistemological knowledge and empirical evidence for the advancement of Anthropocene research. Contributions can be on topics ranging from anthropogenic pressures on Earth system compartments such as climate, biodiversity, water, soil and land and/or their impacts on settlements, infrastructure, livelihood, food security and human health with secondary effects on poverty, inequality, and migration. Selected guiding questions are: What additional knowledge and methods are needed to more appropriately describe key interlinkages between the Earth system and societies shaping the Anthropocene? Are the political and social responses to this global challenge necessarily global and if not, how is decision-making and power best devolved to local levels where flexible community resilience might be fostered? What natural and social sciences and humanities’ evidence is needed as reference to further negotiate and agree on the future habitability of the planet for human societies and all wild species? What science communication and education can facilitate the transfer of actionable knowledge and strengthen societal and mental capacities for sustainability transformations without destroying the hope for a liveable future? Approaches from all related disciplines and studies from around the world will be considered. (Continuation of Session ITS3.2/SSP1.8 at EGU26 as second edition of an EGU session series)