Women, Agroecology & Dignified Care Roles: Resonances from Latin American Experiences

Spring 2026 Harry ’51 and Joshua ’49 Tsujimoto Perspectives in Global Development Seminar Series

About the speaker

Dr. Georgina Catacora-Vargas is a Bolivian professor, researcher, and policy advisor in agroecology, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems, with focus in gender and human rights. Currently, she is a professor of agroecology at the Peasant Academic Unit "Tiahuanacu" of the Catholic University of Bolivia and a Fulbright Scholar in Residence at the Department of the Environment, Ithaca College, for the 2025–2026 academic year. She is also president of the Latin American Scientific Society of Agroecology (SOCLA), member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food), and an advisor to the Agroecology Fund.

About the seminar series

The Harry ’51 & Joshua ’49 Tsujimoto Perspectives in Global Development Seminar Series showcases innovative approaches to development with experts from around the globe. Each year, the series attracts online registrants from over 45 countries and more than 350 organizations. 

Seminars are held Wednesdays from 12:20-1:10 p.m. Eastern time during the semester in 175 Warren Hall. Students, faculty and the general public are welcome to attend in-person or via Zoom.

The series is co-sponsored by the Sections of Global Development and Natural Resources and the Environment and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management as part of courses GDEV 4961, AEM 4961, NTRES 4961, GDEV 6960, AEM 6960, and NTRES 6960.