The vision of the Santiago Network is to catalyze the technical assistance of relevant organizations, bodies, networks and experts, for the implementation of relevant approaches for averting, minimize and addressing L&D at the local, national and regional level, in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change (Decision 2/CMA.2, para 43)

Launch of the Santiago Network portal

The Santiago Network will connect vulnerable developing countries with providers of technical assistance, knowledge, resources they need to address climate risks comprehensively in the context of averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage.

In this video message, H.E. Carolina Schmidt, Chile’s Minister of Environment and President of COP 25, welcomes the recent launch of the Santiago Network on the UNFCCC website.
 

COP Presidents event during the Climate Dialogues, December 2020

The COP 25 Presidency (Chile) and the incoming COP 26 Presidency (UK) jointly held an event on the Santiago Network during the 2020 Climate Dialogues on 3 December 2020. Parties and other stakeholders exchanges ideas on how the network could be further developed. For further details, visit the Climate Dialogues event page at https://unfccc.int/event/developing-the-santiago-network-for-loss-and-damage.