Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers


The Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers was formed in 1970 to foster geographic education and research on Latin America. A board of directors governs CLAG. CLAG publishes a Newsletter and the . It also operates CLAGNET, an electronic Listserv for members.
The preserve documents and photographs related to the history of the organization because the long-standing Executive Director, David J. Robinson, is a professor at that university.

Awards

Each year CLAG makes several awards to distinguished Latin Americanist geographers and others.
  • Preston E. James Eminent Latin Americanist Career Award
  • Carl O. Sauer Distinguished Scholarship Award
  • Outstanding Service to CLAG
  • Private Sector and Government Award
  • Enlaces Award
CLAG also makes awards to graduate students to support research and conference travel.

Conferences

CLAG organizes a conference on a regular basis. The conference typically takes place in the Americas but in 2001 met in Benicassim, Spain.