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In January 2026, severe wildfires affected central-southern Chile and northern Patagonia in Argentina, driven by temperatures above 38°C, drought, and winds of 40–50 km/h. The fires destroyed at least 1,000 homes in Chile, killed 23 people, and burned over 109,000 hectares across both countries, impacting the UNESCO world heritage site Los Alerces National Park. An attribution study using the hot-dry-windy index (HDWI) found that these conditions, typically 1-in-5-year events, were made more likely by human-induced climate change by a factor of approximately 3 in Chile and 2.5 in Patagonia. Additionally, fire-season rainfall intensity decreased by about 25% in Chile and 20% in Patagonia. The study highlights that nonnative monocultural pine plantations increased flammability and that natural variability, such as La Niña and the Southern Annular Mode, further enhanced the hot and dry conditions.

The report evaluates the implementation of the MTE and +TE programs, which introduced 405 electric vehicles across 10 Chilean regions to modernize minor public transport. Key findings include an average economic saving of over 3 million pesos per beneficiary and a positive shift in driver and citizen perceptions of electric vehicle technology. While the programs successfully addressed gender gaps and demonstrated operational viability for trips under 300 km daily, challenges remain regarding residential charger installation delays, digital gaps among older drivers, and initial distrust regarding battery autonomy.

The report assesses the restoration of 579 hectares of wetlands in Chile's Biobío region, finding that nature-based infrastructure (NBI) is economically viable across all modelled scenarios. With a maximum benefit-cost ratio of 1.30, the project is projected to generate up to USD 58.74 million in avoided flood damage and rental income loss, while providing significant social value through recreation and carbon storage.

The PELP 2023-2027 establishes three development scenarios—Slow Recovery, Carbon Neutrality, and Accelerated Transition—to project Chile's energy needs and supply through 2060. The plan emphasizes the expansion of wind and solar photovoltaic generation, the integration of energy storage, and the phased retirement of coal-fired power plants. A key innovation is the introduction of Electric Generation Development Poles (PDGE) in the provinces of Antofagasta and Tocopilla to optimize transmission and promote renewable energy. The report also analyzes the role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industry and transport, and assesses the resilience of the National Electric System (NES) against climate-induced hydrological and wind variability.

The report examines climate misinformation following extreme weather events in Latin America, focusing on case studies in Brazil, Chile, and Peru. It finds that the high visibility, multi-causal nature, and emotional impact of these events make them ideal for actors to sow confusion, assign blame to scapegoats, and advance political agendas. In Brazil, a cyclone led to false claims about 'burst dams' to attack political opponents. In Chile, wildfires were framed as 'terrorist' arson to distract from a 14-year mega-drought. In Peru, Cyclone Yaku was falsely attributed to the HAARP project. The report concludes that these narratives often amplify existing political polarizations and rely on the misattribution of causes to hinder climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.

The proposal seeks USD 654,320 to address barriers in Chile's subnational climate action, specifically the lack of alignment between local and national instruments, limited technical capacity, and insufficient knowledge of climate finance. The project, implemented by the FAO over 24 months, focuses on training programs for regional and municipal officials, technical support for developing Regional Climate Change Action Plans (PARCCs), and a communication strategy to engage stakeholders and promote GCF funding.

The proposal seeks USD 599,893 from the GCF to update Chile's 2014 National Adaptation Plan (NAP). It identifies critical gaps in the existing framework, including weak sub-national coordination, rudimentary monitoring systems, and a lack of financial strategies for adaptation measures. The project, implemented by the FAO, aims to strengthen institutional governance, develop specific vulnerability assessments for indigenous peoples and the tourism sector, and create a digital monitoring platform. It also focuses on catalyzing private sector engagement and establishing a financial plan and project portfolio to ensure the implementation of identified adaptation solutions.

The proposal seeks USD 499,695 over 24 months to update Chile's expired 2013-2017 adaptation plan for the forestry, agriculture, and livestock sectors. Implemented by the FAO, the project aims to establish sub-national governance, identify new adaptation measures through a multi-stakeholder process, align the plan with national development policies, develop a private-sector-focused finance strategy, and create a monitoring and evaluation system. The process emphasizes the inclusion of women and Indigenous Peoples, targeting a minimum of 30% participation in workshops.