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- I have completed a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Lausanne, and carried out a research in Guatem... moreI have completed a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Lausanne, and carried out a research in Guatemala where I applied risk reduction models based on a territorial approach for taking into account dynamic risks and challenges for land and risk managers. I am also trained in interdisciplinary risk methods (FORIN) and approaches. I have developed in-depth knowledge on institutions, actors, public policies and models of public management in Latin America and Europe.
Currently , I am Principal researcher at Conicet- INTA Bariloche, Argentina where I carry out a research project called "Disaster risks and construction of responses to the new climatic scenarios in the agricultural-livestock and forestry sectors of northern Patagonia". I actively participate in the Euroclima+ Project "Resilient food production in horticultural-livestock systems of Family Farming in climate vulnerable regions of Argentina and Colombia" (http://euroclimaplus.org/proyectos-alimentos-es/item/497-produccion-resiliente -of-food-in-horticol-systems)edit
• 12 years experiences in interdisciplinary projects. • 8 years of fieldwork and research project management in Latin America (governance, conflict resolution, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management). • Technical support to... more
• 12 years experiences in interdisciplinary projects. • 8 years of fieldwork and research project management in Latin America (governance, conflict resolution, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management). • Technical support to governments, NGOs (international and local) and community based organizations.
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The goal of this book is to explore inter-linkages between disasters, migration, climate change and sustainable development from a number of different geographical, social and natural science angles. It is being published at a time when... more
The goal of this book is to explore inter-linkages between disasters, migration, climate change and sustainable development from a number of different geographical, social and natural science angles. It is being published at a time when these topics are continuously making headlines and are subject to extensive debates and policy dialogues. The media, academia and governments are asking questions about the extent to which climate change and disasters are main drivers of migration, whether certain types of migration are causing environmental degradation and how to best facilitate human mobility that leads to positive outcomes in both the place of destination and place of origin. This book takes disaster risk reduction (DRR) as the point of departure for addressing many of the above questions and by doing so, offers a more comprehensive platform, as mobility choices are part of complex household-level livelihoods strategies to minimize risks and optimize economic, social, political gains. While not attempting to take an exhaustive, textbook approach to these topics, this book covers a myriad of aspects by authors from both South and North and from various disciplines, whether social or natural science, yet all touching upon inter-linkages between DRR, migration, climate change and sustainable development.
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Los gestores de riesgos, a partir de su propia evaluación, decidieron responder de una manera que no corresponde a los intereses de la población afectada. Las comunidades locales evaluaron la situación de riesgo de desastres y... more
Los gestores de riesgos, a partir de su propia evaluación, decidieron responder de una manera que no corresponde a los intereses de la población afectada. Las comunidades locales evaluaron la situación de riesgo de desastres y establecieron otra solución a partir de una concepción diferente de riesgo. Este trabajo examina las respuestas aportadas al deslizamiento de terreno por los gestores y las comunidades. Estos conflictos sociales y la competencia entre los diferentes actores del territorio, por la definición de prioridades y de soluciones para la gestión del riesgo, revelan aspectos subyacentes de la sociedad, útiles para comprender qué constituye el riesgo y el desastre en un contexto dado. El conflicto pone en evidencia la confrontación de saberes y la tensión que puede existir entre los diferentes enfoques del riesgo. Asimismo, el conflicto muestra que el riesgo de desastres no es unívoco sino un concepto complejo y holístico, constituido por un gran conjunto de componentes.
Desde un enfoque donde el riesgo de desastre se considera como un fenómeno socialmente construido (las vulnerabilidades son generadas históricamente por la suma de procesos sociales, políticos, económicos e históricos) este documento evalúa otros modos de interpretación, de tratamiento y de intervención que pueden ayudar a mejorar los métodos de evaluación y de gestión de riesgos.
Por último, el trabajo plantea un enfoque integrador para los tomadores de decisiones que necesitan encontrar un compromiso entre las diferentes concepciones del riesgo con el fin de obtener una solución aceptable para todos los actores involucrados.
Desde un enfoque donde el riesgo de desastre se considera como un fenómeno socialmente construido (las vulnerabilidades son generadas históricamente por la suma de procesos sociales, políticos, económicos e históricos) este documento evalúa otros modos de interpretación, de tratamiento y de intervención que pueden ayudar a mejorar los métodos de evaluación y de gestión de riesgos.
Por último, el trabajo plantea un enfoque integrador para los tomadores de decisiones que necesitan encontrar un compromiso entre las diferentes concepciones del riesgo con el fin de obtener una solución aceptable para todos los actores involucrados.
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For every dollar invested in IUCN?s support of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) processes inGuatemala during the period 2012-2016, an expected return on investment in 35 years of US$ 56 wascalculated using a cost-benefit calculation... more
For every dollar invested in IUCN?s support of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) processes inGuatemala during the period 2012-2016, an expected return on investment in 35 years of US$ 56 wascalculated using a cost-benefit calculation modified to recognise theuncertainty inherent in many social investments. A participatory,evidence-based expert workshop was run with Guatemala?s National ForestLandscape Restoration Roundtable to quantifycontributions to Guatemala?s FLR policyprocesses in the period 2012-2016 culminating in the PROBOSQUE law. IUCN?soverall contribution to Guatemala?s FLR policy processes in this period was12%. The most significant contribution came from Government (45%), while FAO(11%) and the private sector (5%) were also well represented. Other actors,including the Association of Non-Government Organizations for the Environmentand Natural Resources of Guatemala, and academia accounted for 27%.
The IUCN-supported Restoration Opportunity AssessmentMethodology was used to calculate the potential benefits of landscaperestoration in Guatemala with and without PROBOSQUE incentives. Using theavailable PROBOSQUE budget for incentives as the factor limiting restorationuptake, the marginal net present value of landscape restoration in Guatemala isUS$ 712,052,318 over a 35 year period with a 12% discount rate. IUCNFLR-related costs in Guatemala over the period 2012-2016 total US$ 1,537,134when adjusted for inflation. IUCN?s contribution typology to Guatemala?s FLR policyformulation processes was identified as Convening (31%), Technical support(25%), and Funding (20%). Advocacy and Political leadership were lesssignificant contributions. The IUCN contribution typology is different fromother actors assessed, and adds evidence to the hypothesis that IUCN used itsunique combination of linkage to members, knowledge brokering, technicalanalysis and convening attributes to play a critical role in the developmentand growth of FLR.
The value for money approach used is exploratory, containsimportant assumptions, and the final estimated return on investment value ofUS$ 56 should be interpreted with caution. Within identified uncertaintyparameters and the limitations of the EROI model used however, the authors areconfident in the findings that IUCN?s work in Guatemala delivered value, sinceeven after discounting; the estimated return greatly exceeded the investment.
The IUCN-supported Restoration Opportunity AssessmentMethodology was used to calculate the potential benefits of landscaperestoration in Guatemala with and without PROBOSQUE incentives. Using theavailable PROBOSQUE budget for incentives as the factor limiting restorationuptake, the marginal net present value of landscape restoration in Guatemala isUS$ 712,052,318 over a 35 year period with a 12% discount rate. IUCNFLR-related costs in Guatemala over the period 2012-2016 total US$ 1,537,134when adjusted for inflation. IUCN?s contribution typology to Guatemala?s FLR policyformulation processes was identified as Convening (31%), Technical support(25%), and Funding (20%). Advocacy and Political leadership were lesssignificant contributions. The IUCN contribution typology is different fromother actors assessed, and adds evidence to the hypothesis that IUCN used itsunique combination of linkage to members, knowledge brokering, technicalanalysis and convening attributes to play a critical role in the developmentand growth of FLR.
The value for money approach used is exploratory, containsimportant assumptions, and the final estimated return on investment value ofUS$ 56 should be interpreted with caution. Within identified uncertaintyparameters and the limitations of the EROI model used however, the authors areconfident in the findings that IUCN?s work in Guatemala delivered value, sinceeven after discounting; the estimated return greatly exceeded the investment.
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Fernández, M. and Matasci, B. (2017) “ L'identification et l'analyse des risques depuis une perspective interdisciplinaire: avantages, enjeux et défis. Le cas de Uspantán, Guatemala », in Garcia Acosta, V. and Musset, A. (Eds)... more
Fernández, M. and Matasci, B. (2017) “ L'identification et l'analyse des risques depuis une perspective interdisciplinaire: avantages, enjeux et défis. Le cas de Uspantán, Guatemala », in Garcia Acosta, V. and Musset, A. (Eds) Catastrophes et interdisciplinarité, IAP (Investigations d´Anthropologie Prospective) et Academia-L´Harmattan n° 15. ISBN : 978-2-8061-0367-3, pp. 155-174
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Addresses the nexus between migration, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction within the context of sustainable development ▶ Provides a systematic discussion of differential risk processes and outcomes for mobile and... more
Addresses the nexus between migration, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction within the context of sustainable development ▶ Provides a systematic discussion of differential risk processes and outcomes for mobile and non-mobile populations affected by the population movements ▶ Discusses how to shape disaster risk reduction policies that are more effective considering migration challenges The goal of this book is to explore disaster risk reduction (DRR), migration, climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development linkages from a number of different geographical, social and natural science angles. Well-known scientists and practitioners present different perspectives regarding these inter-linkages from around the world, with theoretical discussions as well as field observations. This publication contributes in particular to the discussion on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030 and the debate about how to improve DRR, including CCA, policies and practices, taking into account migration processes from a large perspective where both natural and social factors are crucial and mutually " alloyed ". Some authors see the SFDRR as a positive step forward in terms of embracing a multitude of issues, others doubting that the agreement will lead to much concrete action toward real action on the ground. This book is a timely contribution for researchers, students and policy makers in the fields of environment, human geography, migration, disaster and climate change studies who seek a more comprehensive grasp of contemporary development issues.