Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Dr. Juliano Calil entitled Social Vulnerability and Equity in Coastal Climate Adaptation on Tuesday, September 4, 6pm-7:30pm, in the McGowan Building, Room 102.

Risks related to natural hazards and climate change are determined by a complex interaction between physical hazards, the vulnerability of a society and its geographic exposure to such hazards. These risks are amplified by challenging socioeconomic dynamics, including poorly planned urban development, income inequality, and poverty.

In this talk, Dr. Juliano Calil will present the results of his recent studies, which are focused on painting a more equitable picture of climate impacts and adaptation strategies. Topics will include recent efforts to assess coastal vulnerabilities and risks at the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Latin America and the Caribbean. He will also briefly cover two recent studies which attempted to integrate social vulnerability and climate change in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles County. This talk will include ample time for discussion and to explore the audience’s interests.

Dr. Juliano Calil is a senior research fellow at the Center for the Blue Economy, and Adjunct Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. In recent years, Juliano has worked on various coastal adaptation projects in California, Florida, The Mid-Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently investigating the social benefits of coastal ecosystems in Los Angeles County, and exploring ways to communicate coastal impacts using drone imagery, 3D models, and Virtual Reality.