Deputy Tello asserted that the extraction of jibia must use selective fishing techniques, such as jigs and hand lines, rejecting the possibility of reintroducing dragging for its capture. "We will defend the jibia resource with all our might. Dragging is brutal, not only for the damage it causes to marine sediments and ecosystems, but also because it is incredibly unfair to artisanal fisheries," Deputy Tello emphasized.

Students from the University of the Holy Conception have created a microdocumentary that highlights the impact of climate change on artisanal fishing, bridging scientific insights with personal experiences from coastal communities.

During a hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), organizations from Chile, Mexico, and the United States raised concerns about the environmental and social repercussions of the swift expansion of data centers in Latin America, warning that this trend mirrors the negative impacts of the digital economy.

The National Ecologist Assembly, together with various student groups, is calling for a national march this Saturday, August 15, to raise awareness about environmental destruction and the alarming policy reversals instigated by the government of José Antonio Kast.

The Constitutional Court of Chile has made a pivotal ruling by declaring several provisions of José Antonio Kast's proposed mega-reform unconstitutional, particularly those that would have undermined existing environmental safeguards.

Local communities are taking legal action against the approval of the 9-kilometer Route 68/78 project, arguing that effective citizen participation is crucial for environmental decision-making.

Local organizations and residents from Penco-Lirquén have initiated legal action against a proposed rare earth mining project by Aclara Resources, citing significant threats to water, health, and biodiversity.

Leonardo DiCaprio has raised concerns over Enel’s controversial electricity transmission project between Chile and Argentina, warning that it threatens the critically endangered Pehuenche spiny frog, of which fewer than 1,000 remain in the wild.

Over 20 public, private, academic, and civil society organizations signed a Declaration of Action to promote the conservation and repopulation of the guanaco in the Metropolitan Region, a key species for restoring Andean ecosystems and strengthening Santiago's water security.

Academics from the Faculty of Natural Resources at UCT warn that supporting small-scale farmers is essential for ensuring food security in the face of intense rains, droughts, and an increasingly unpredictable climate.