ABSTRACT
This chapter explores scientific consensus on the conditions of vulnerability prevailing in Peruvian territory and affecting its population, highly exposed to natural hazards and disasters. It describes that local anthropology has not developed an academic interest to assess the impacts made on the symbolic, cultural, and material dimensions of Peruvian society. As for the Peruvian anthropology community, even though it was enriched by the contribution of the already-cited authors and initiatives, it lacked sufficient awareness and interest to develop an academic interest in calamities. The situation of Peru as a country historically exposed to natural hazards has long been documented. Climate change will trigger some already-known natural events, which might become more frequent and intense, and cause impact on wider spaces than those historically registered. Despite the limitations that historically hinder scientific and academic development in Peru— especially in the field of social sciences— Peruvian anthropology has achieved a relatively important academic and professional institutionalization in the country.
