Municipal Environmental Resilience and Inclusiveness

Santiago, Chile
May 22–26, 2023

A group of 39 ExchangeAlumni, consisting of academics, nonprofit leaders, government officials, and activists convened in Santiago, Chile and discussed various facets of climate change and how to build resiliency in response to an ever-changing climate. Participants shared data, research projects, and traditional knowledge through panels and small group discussions to return home and help improve climate resiliency in their communities. Eight small grant projects were funded which all centered on municipal climate issues.

By the Numbers

39 Alumni Participants

21
Women

18
Men

Alumni Participants’ Home Countries

27
Countries in Western Hemisphere (WHA) and United States

Small Grant Projects

8
Small Grant Projects in 8 Countries

Alumni Participants’ Exchange Programs

20
Exchange Programs