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Researcher at the Center for Research in Economics and Society (ESOC), Central University of Chile, and ANID postdoctoral fellow. He is also a researcher at the UAH-COES Labor Strike Observatory. Diego holds a PhD in Geography from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Master's degree in Sociology from the same university, and a degree in Sociology from the University of Chile.
His research topics are related to labor studies and labor geography, as well as economic geography and political ecology.
Research Interests
My research topics are related to labor studies and labor geography, as well as economic geography and political ecology.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Cambio climático y trabajo. Estrategias de los trabajadores para mitigar y adaptarse a la crisis.
Velasquez Orellana, D. I. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Estrategias de los trabajadores en Chile para adaptarse a los impactos del cambio climático
Velasquez Orellana, D. I. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Nature as a Constraint on Labour Agency: How Ecological Crises Change Union Trajectories in Chile’s Salmon Farming Industry
Velásquez, D., Jan 2026, In: Antipode. 58, 1, e70114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HUELGAS LABORALES Y REVITALIZACIÓN EMERGENTE DE LOS SINDICATOS CHILENOS
Velasquez Orellana, D. I., 2025, Huelgas laborales y revitalización sindical en Chile. Fondo de Cultura Económica Chile S.A, p. 15-28Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Huelgas laborales y revitalización sindical en Chile
Medel, R. M. & Velasquez Orellana, D. I., 2025, 1 ed. Fondo de Cultura Económica Chile S.A. 155 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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REVITALIZACIÓN SINDICAL EN LAS INDUSTRIAS DE RECURSOS NATURALES EN CHILE. HETEROGENEIDAD EN EL SECTOR PRIMARIO
Velasquez Orellana, D. I., 2025, Huelgas laborales y revitalización sindical en Chile. Fondo de Cultura Económica Chile S.A, p. 69-94Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Production of nature and labour agency: How the subsumption of nature affects trade union action in the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Aysén, Chile
Velásquez, D. & Ayala, J., Apr 2024, In: Environment and Planning E: Nature and Space. 7, 2, p. 720-741 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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