This focused line of inquiry is developed across three core areas in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. It bridges disaster risk reduction and disaster risk policy, resilient critical infrastructure, and environmental security. The research project promotes evidence-based research through strategic alliances and collaborative initiatives among LAC academic institutions, technical specialists, and governmental organizations to address shared vulnerabilities throughout the region. By effectively linking disaster risk reduction and risk policy, the project transforms academic research into actionable, high-level institutional strategies and policy frameworks that address systemic risks. Through the establishment of strategic alliances and collaborative projects in key areas with partners across the Americas, this initiative seeks to translate theoretical research into scalable models that contribute to a safer and more resilient hemisphere.
Dr. Juan Pablo Sarmiento
Research Fellow, Kimberly Green Latin American & Caribbean Center
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Dr. Gabriela Hoberman
Director of Academic Programs, Kimberly Green Latin American & Caribbean Center
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Publications
Sarmiento, J.P. y Hoberman, G. (2026). Políticas Públicas en la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres Resumen: El presente documento propone un encuentro entre la teoría de las políticas públicas y los desarrollos contemporáneos de la GRD, organizado en seis capítulos que recorren el ciclo completo de las políticas públicas aplicadas a la gestión de riesgos. Partiendo de los conceptos esenciales, el texto avanza por las fases de problematización y agenda, formulación y toma de decisiones, implementación y evaluación. A lo largo de este recorrido se plantean marcos teóricos —Birkland, Kingdon, Simon, Lindblom, entre otros— para explicar cómo se construyen, adoptan, ejecutan y evalúan las políticas de GRD, con el propósito de fortalecer una gestión más eficaz, transparente y basada en evidencia. +Full paper
Sarmiento, J.P.; Castro, C.P.; Utrilla, S.E.; Ortiz Veliz, J. (2026) Resumen: The focus of the study corresponds to the intersection between ageing, territorial inequalities and disaster risk, with the aim of generating evidence that contributes to more integrated approaches to territorial governance, adaptation and social protection. +Full poster
Recent Presentations and Contributions
- Presentation by Dr. Gabriela Hoberman, “States of Emergency: Disaster Risk and Executive Decision Making,” Security Governance for Democratic Resilience - CAEN, organized by the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Florida International University, July 30, 2026.
- Contribution by Dr. Juan Pablo Sarmiento, “How the US Supports International Earthquake Relief Efforts in Venezuela” edited by Maria Zuppello, published on July 8, 2026. Link: https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/how-the-us-supports-international-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-venezuela/
- Commentary by Dr. Juan Pablo Sarmiento on Venezuela’s earthquake aftermath; Latin America Advisor, June 29, 2026. Link: https://tinyurl.com/mtr88vmk
- Roundtable participation of Dr. Juan Pablo Sarmiento, Inter-American Dialogue, “Comparative Policymaking in a Shifting Global Architecture: Approaches from the Caribbean and the Pacific”, May 21 and May 28, 2026.