Research Projects

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Chile's unique landscape provides an ideal setting for research in earth sciences, renewable energy, and health, among others. The Santiago Center supports collaborative projects between Columbia faculty and Chilean researchers, including those funded by the President’s Global Innovation Fund. These initiatives address critical issues such as climate change, public and global health and sustainable energy, among several others.

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