Laura Garcia Portela

Dr. Laura Garcia Portela is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Philosophy (WP ESPhil), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research focuses on the intersection of climate science, political institutions, and ethical frameworks, particularly addressing issues of climate policy legitimacy and justice. She explores how non-epistemic values influence decision-making in climate governance and advocates for capabilities-based approaches to address loss and damage from climate change.

Her work engages with international climate frameworks like the UNFCCC, emphasizing the role of scientists as trustees in public reasoning. Collaborations include global research networks analyzing climate justice and institutional accountability.

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