Abstract
Some general qualities of the Sun are described. Definitions of solar and geomagnetic activity, space weather as well as climate are introduced. Highlights of the history of solar-climate research since the beginning of the 17th century are shortly discussed. In addition, the main problems and shortcomings of modern helioclimatology are presented.
Keywords: Climate, helioclimatology, solar activity, space weather.
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