LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series
"Climate Displacement and Relocation in Colombia, the Case of Gramalote"
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Time
12 p.m.
Location
206 Ingraham Hall
Description
Presented by Carlos Arenas, Consultant at Displacement Solutions. As a result of extreme weather-related events associated with “La Niña” phenomenon, during 2010 & 2011, Colombia suffered the worst flooding & mudslides in recorded history. Carlos will discuss the climate displacement & relocation of approx 3000 residents of the municipality of Gramalote who were displaced after heavy rains caused a mudslide that resulted in a slow but major mass movement process, which destroyed the entire town.
Cost
Free
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