Maria Morales Camacho

Maria Morales Camacho is an external PhD candidate at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a lecturer and researcher in the Department of International Relations at Universidad Nacional (UNA), Costa Rica. Her work bridges academic research and policy-relevant analysis in international relations, environmental sustainability, and development studies.

• PhD Candidate, International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
• Lecturer and Researcher, Universidad Nacional (UNA), Costa Rica

Her research focuses on artisanal fisheries and coastal communities, particularly examining how global drivers such as climate change and market dynamics impact vulnerable populations in Latin America and Central America. She also has extensive teaching and research experience in International Relations, with a regional focus on Latin America and thematic expertise in trade, security, cooperation, and foreign policy.

The central theme in her scholarly output is climate change adaptation among artisanal fishers, as demonstrated in her forthcoming doctoral thesis on Costa Rica. Her work employs qualitative methodologies and case study approaches, contributing to broader discourses on social exclusion, environmental justice, and sustainable livelihoods.

Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Climate Action (SDG 13)
• Life Below Water (SDG 14)
• Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
• Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

Maria Morales Camacho actively engages in interdisciplinary research, connecting international relations theory with environmental and development challenges. While no formal advising or grant information is currently listed, her research has direct implications for policy and community-based adaptation strategies in coastal regions. She is building a network of scholarly influence through her affiliation with ISS and her national academic role at UNA.

She is affiliated with research teams focused on environmental governance and sustainable development in Latin America, contributing to regional dialogues on climate resilience and equitable development pathways.