Seed guardian Claudia Mellado Ñancupil received the "Alfredo Sirkis Green Ring Award" from Al Gore during the climate leaders training in Santiago. The award recognizes her dedication to preserving traditional grains and Chile's agri-food heritage, inspired by the wisdom of grandmothers.

The El Abra Mining Project aims to operate for another 40 years in the sacrificial zones of Antofagasta. The Environmental Impact Study has accumulated over 1,000 technical observations and 800 citizen comments, as reported by Radio JGM. Organizations are denouncing deficiencies in the evaluation and warning of risks to archaeological heritage and ecosystems.

In the Romazal community in Chonchi, a training session organized by CECPAN focused on the identification and control of the American mink in peatlands, involving private owners, activists, and students. Hermes Vera, owner of the Turberas de Púlpito Sanctuary, underscored the project's significance for Chiloé's watersheds.

In a significant gathering, over forty organizations across Latin America have voiced strong opposition to gene editing technologies in agriculture, warning of corporate attempts to control seeds and undermine food sovereignty.

"We attended the Senate Environmental Commission to alert legislators about the serious setbacks to environmental protection that this legislation entails," stated Silvana Espinosa, Climate and Biodiversity expert at Greenpeace Chile.

According to Animal Interseccional, soil degradation cannot be analyzed in isolation, as it is deeply linked to the food production and consumption model that prevails in Latin America and around the world.

This initiative is set to become the first updated Management Plan for a Conservation Area in Chile under the new environmental framework. "The history of ACMU Pitipalena-Añihué demonstrates that conservation is most effective when built from local knowledge, collaborative efforts, and a shared vision for the future," emphasized representatives from the international organization WWF.

Concerns have been raised about the connection between the expansion of wind farm projects in Collipulli and Angol in Malleco Province and rare earth mining activities in Biobío and Ñuble. While the government highlights that Angol will have the tallest wind turbines in South America, community sectors demand information and transparency.

Animal rights groups have firmly criticized Buin Zoo's initiative to bring a giant panda to Chile, describing it as a marketing strategy rather than a genuine conservation effort.

"It is unacceptable that the second major green lung of the Metropolitan Region, with an investment exceeding $50 billion and over 90% completion, is at risk because the government has decided not to take responsibility for its maintenance," stated Metropolitan Regional Governor Claudio Orrego.