Organization

Region: Asia

Joining Date: June 2026

ME Consulting Solutions (MECS) is a research and advisory organization providing technical services in climate resilience, humanitarian response and development across conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable contexts. The organization specializes in climate vulnerability assessments, loss and damage, climate-induced mobility, water and agricultural resource management, geospatial analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and governance assessments. Through extensive field research, mixed-method data collection and policy analysis, MECS supports governments and development partners with evidence-based decision-making and locally informed approaches to strengthen resilience and address climate-related risks.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: February 2026

MetaMeta Research provides technical assistance on climate resilience and disaster risk. The organization supports governments and partners with technical assessments, policy and strategy advice, and capacity strengthening, with a focus on water resources, floods and droughts, resilient infrastructure, watershed management, and ecosystem restoration. Their work is implementation-oriented and spans fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: March 2026

Metroeconomica is an independent consultancy specialized in economic analysis, public policy, environmental management and sustainable development. Founded in 1983, the firm works with governments, international organizations, development banks and the private sector worldwide. Its expertise spans climate change mitigation and adaptation, economic impact assessment, policy evaluation and economic modelling. Within this portfolio, Metroeconomica has developed strong analytical and advisory experience on Loss and Damage, supporting evidence-based decision-making on climate-related strategies. 
 

Organization

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Northern America

Joining Date: May 2026

Millennium Institute is an organization with expertise in climate scenario modelling, loss and damage quantification, capacity building and policy option analysis. Its work includes support on economic and non-economic losses, scenario pathways and decision-making tools across regions. With more than a decade of experience in Asia and the Americas, Millennium Institute brings multidisciplinary expertise to help governments and partners assess climate risks, understand potential impacts and identify policy options for climate resilience and sustainable development.

Expert

Region: Global

Joining Date: January 2025

Monica C. Sanders is an expert in climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainability, with over 15 years of experience addressing loss and damage associated with climate change. She founded Bonne Terre Consulting and The Undivide Project to advance equitable climate adaptation and digital equity. Monica advises global initiatives like Making Cities Resilient 2030 and Bloomberg Cities and is a member of the Dazzle Network and the UN Mastermind Working Group. Her work integrates law, policy, and community engagement to support vulnerable populations worldwide. You can learn more at: monicacsanders.com.

Expert

Region: Asia

Joining Date: January 2026

Muhammad Rafiq is a climate finance and policy advisor specializing in climate governance, climate finance instruments, and the economic valuation of environmental and ecosystem resources. He supports governments in designing and operationalizing climate finance mechanisms, mobilizing public and private finance, and integrating economic and environmental assessments into adaptation, resilience, and loss and damage strategies. He holds a PhD and currently serves as a member of the Climate Finance team of the Government of Pakistan. He has also served as an advisor to a Board Member of the FRLD and contributed to initiatives under the Global Shield against Climate Risks.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: February 2025

The Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) finds and promotes effective and fair insurance-related solutions for the risks posed by climate change. They achieve this by uniting experts from various sectors to explore solutions and create incentives for risk reduction, particularly for vulnerable populations in low-income regions.

Organization

Region: Africa

Joining Date: June 2026

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is Namibia's premier university of science and technology, driving sustainable development through applied research, innovation, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships. Leveraging expertise in energy, water and climate adaptation, mining, agriculture, and logistics, NUST delivers evidence-based solutions to pressing development and climate challenges. Through collaborative research, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships, NUST supports governments, communities, and development partners in strengthening climate resilience, reducing disaster risk and climate-related loss and damage, and advancing sustainable development across Africa and other climate-vulnerable regions.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: January 2026

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP), Columbia Climate School, at Columbia University, works to understand and improve the capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. NCDP focuses on the readiness of governmental and non-governmental systems, the complexities of population recovery, the power of community engagement, and the risks of human vulnerability. NCDP aligns with Santiago Network’s mission by providing technical assistance for analyzing climate impacts and anticipatory planning to support long-term solutions for vulnerable populations.  

Organization

Region: Asia

Joining Date: May 2026

The National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NAHR) is a humanitarian and development organization implementing resilience, disaster risk reduction, and livelihoods support programs in climate-vulnerable settings. NAHR works with local communities to strengthen preparedness, adaptive capacity, and institutional coordination. Its portfolio includes risk assessments, resilience programming, and community-based response initiatives designed to reduce vulnerability to climate-induced hazards and support recovery in fragile contexts.

Organization

Region: Asia

Joining Date: May 2026

Neo Climate Solutions supports governments, multilateral institutions and development partners on adaptation, resilience, climate finance and development. Its work includes support for nationally determined contributions, national communications, biennial transparency reports and monitoring frameworks. The organization brings expertise in climate policy, finance, natural resource management, water and other loss and damage-relevant areas. With more than five years of demonstrated experience across Asia and the Pacific, it supports climate planning, reporting and resilience-building processes.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: April 2026

Earth Sciences New Zealand is a Public Research Organization in New Zealand focusing on supporting energy security and sustainability;  developing land, marine and mineral resources; and improving resilience to natural hazards and climate-related risks.