Julio Postigo

Julio C. Postigo, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography. Julio’s research focuses on understanding the interactions between environmental change and economic development in remote rural territories. He is particularly interested in understanding (1) how communities draw on their social institutions and local knowledge to navigate the synergistic impacts of climate change and capitalism; (2) conversion of arid lands into productive spaces; and (3) leveraging this understanding to inform effective policymaking. Because of his expertise on the impacts of climate change in Latin America, he was selected to contribute to the 6th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, serving as a Lead Author of the chapter Central and South America and Contributing Author on several additional chapters. Postigo has received Indiana University 20204-2025 Outstanding Junior Faculty Award. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation. He has also edited three books on the impacts of global change in Latin America and published numerous peer reviewed publications. Beyond his time in academia, Postigo also worked for the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), where he gained valuable experience crafting policy on national and international stages.