Ismael Vaccaro

Ismael Vaccaro is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, with a joint appointment in the McGill School of Environment. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Washington (2005). His research focuses on environmental anthropology, political ecology, and conservation policies, examining topics such as rural-urban interactions, climate change, and mining impacts across Europe, Mexico, the Solomon Islands, and Uganda.

• Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Anthropology, University of Washington (2005)

Research Interests:

• Political ecology of conservation and development
• Property theory and commons governance
• Landscape analysis and socioecological dynamics
• Climate change adaptation and rural livelihoods
• Mining and extractivism in European rural areas

Recent Work Trends: Vaccaro's recent publications address climate change impacts on landscapes, socioecological reciprocity frameworks, and the political dimensions of resource management in mountainous regions. His work critiques neoliberal conservation policies and explores the intersections of global debt systems with local ecologies.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed. His collaborative research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing conservation, development, and environmental justice.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the McGill School of Environment and international networks studying Pyrenean socioecological systems and global environmental governance.