Scholarly Colloquia and Events

  • 1/22 Tertulia -- Climate Change & Human Migration

    "Climate Change Vulnerability and Human Migration: A Maya Case Study from Guatemala." Learn about and discuss a research project documenting climate change impact on the lives of the Maya community, including youth concerns, local government, resource pressures, water contamination, and migration for work.

    Rachel Shenyo, Independent Climate Change Consulting Economist, USAID Local Governance Project and Ronald Fernando Vasquez Siguenza, Architect and Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Guatemala Ministry of the Environment

    Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 2:00pm-3:15pm

    El Instituto, Ryan Building, 2nd floor, Room 240

    For more information, contact: El Instituto at 860-486-5508