Laura E. R. Peters

Laura E. R. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Oregon State University, specializing in disaster risk reduction, environmental peacebuilding, and social justice in conflict-affected regions. Her work bridges climate change, community health, and inclusive policy design.

• PhD in Geography (2020), Oregon State University
• MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution (2013), American University
• MA in International Development and Cooperation (2013), Korea University

Research Interests: Her research focuses on disaster risk reduction in conflict contexts, environmental peacebuilding, intersectional vulnerabilities, and community health. She employs participatory methodologies to co-develop strategies for social-environmental sustainability and justice.

Article Trends: Her recent publications analyze climate change, disasters, and peacebuilding through interdisciplinary lenses such as hydrology, political science, and public health. Topics include policy frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework), translocal responses to planetary health crises, and power dynamics in environmental cooperation.

Collaborations: She partners with global policymakers, NGOs, and communities in the Caribbean, South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East.