Climate change and disaster risk management
Area focused on promoting best practices for climate action between Chile and California
We aim to promote best practices for climate action between Chile and California, with a particular focus on sustainable water management due to its essential role in human life, and soil regeneration for CO₂ capture and storage. We also seek to strengthen existing collaborations around the prevention and management of the increasing wildfires affecting both regions.
We are committed to reinforcing bilateral cooperation in disaster preparedness, response, and risk reduction. Our efforts center on the exchange of best practices, the promotion of knowledge, and the coordination of joint initiatives to enhance resilience to natural hazards common to both regions. A key goal for this year is to formalize foundational agreements—specifically, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between CAL FIRE and CONAF, and CAL OES and SENAPRED—which will further solidify our collaborative framework.
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2nd Chile–California conference on wildfires in Santiago
The University of Chile hosted the 2nd Chile–California Conference on Wildfire Prevention, Management, and Emerging Technologies, with participation from CAL FIRE, CONAF, SENAPRED, government authorities, academia, the private sector, and technology organizations from both Chile and California. A gathering of authorities and specialists Participants included: The conference was part of the 2nd Chile–California Mission, focused […]
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Voices from the mission: Innovation and cooperation without borders
The recent Chile–California Mission on Wildfire Prevention, Management, and Emerging Technologies reaffirmed a core belief: the climate crisis demands international collaboration. Organized by the Chile California Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mission convened experts from both regions to share lessons and cutting-edge technology. Learning together for a global challenge Three international leaders […]
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Innovation and binational collaboration to confront wildfires
The Chile California Council (CCC) was featured prominently in national media over the last week—appearing in DF.cl, Radio T13, Las Últimas Noticias, and Pauta.cl—highlighting progress in innovation, AI, and international cooperation for wildfire response. California wildfires and the delegation’s arrival In early 2025, California experienced one of its most severe wildfire seasons in years, with […]
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