Hola colega,
¡Qué bueno contar contigo en la representación en Colombia de la Asociación de Estudios Regionales (Regional Studies Association, RSA)! La RSA es una comunidad científica enfocada en estudiar una amplia diversidad de temas regionales, pensada para conectar a personas en la academia, estudiantes, profesionales y tomadoras/es de decisiones.
Con esta delegación en Colombia, queremos que más personas conozcan y aprovechen lo que ofrece la RSA. Por ejemplo, esta red puede ser útil para intercambiar ideas con expertas/os internacionales, participar en proyectos comparativos sobre desarrollo regional o explorar soluciones a problemas locales desde una perspectiva global. Además, es una oportunidad para colaborar en investigaciones, organizar eventos académicos o simplemente aprender sobre enfoques innovadores en temas de territorio y gobernanza.
La idea es crear espacios donde podamos crecer como comunidad, compartir aprendizajes y trabajar juntas y juntos en temas que realmente impacten el desarrollo sostenible de nuestras regiones. ¡Hagamos que esta red marque la diferencia aquí en Colombia!
Regional studies in Colombia present several promising opportunities for research. One critical area is the analysis of territorial inequalities, focusing on the socio-economic disparities between urban and rural regions and their implications for inclusive development. Future research can explore the integration of community-based governance models in biodiversity hotspots and post-conflict zones to foster sustainable management of natural resources. Another up and coming dimension in the case of Colombia, is the application of geospatial analysis to assess urban expansion patterns, deforestation trends, and the impacts of land-use changes on local economies and ecosystems. Additionally, the intersection of decentralization policies, inclusive innovation and environmental governance offers fertile ground for examining how regional planning can address challenges like climate resilience and sustainable urban development.
Future Events
20207 Latin American Peace Science Society (LAPSS) Conference
Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia
14-16 January 2027
It will feature two tracks:
- Paper (panel) track: each paper will be given 30min (10-15min presentation followed by 15-20 Q&A with the audience) on January 15-16 .
- Pre-conference workshop track: propose an academic workshop (not a mini-conference) to be held at the venue on the afternoon of January 14.
Proposal submission deadline: August 31st, 2026. Acceptance decisions will be sent out by September 15th, 2026.
Full information can be found here https://www.eafit.edu.co/escuela-administracion/lapss
Past Event
Saberes y territorios: construyendo confianza para la acción colectiva
11 April 2026
Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia
JAC Rl Pacífico
The RSA-supported research seminar on Community-based Climate Change Adaptation was very successful and there are now printed copies of the guide. This guide aims at transferring research into practice, taking advantage of our direct connections with community based groups in Colombia.
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