Technical Assistance


The Santiago network helps catalyze technical assistance of relevant organizations, bodies, networks and experts (OBNEs) for the implementation of relevant approaches for averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change at the local, national and regional level in developing countries.

Technical assistance through the network will be provided in a demand-driven manner  and developed through an inclusive and country-driven process, taking into account the needs of vulnerable people, Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

For detailed information, please review the guidelines and procedures for responding to requests for technical assistance. These guidelines were approved on 6 September 2024 at the third meeting of the Santiago network Advisory Board. The guidelines outline the scope of technical assistance; procedures for receiving, assessing and managing the process of responding to requests for technical assistance; the criteria governing eligibility of requests for technical assistance; and the workflow for requesting and providing technical assistance through OBNEs as members of the Santiago network.

Who can submit technical assistance requests? 

Technical assistance requests should be submitted according to the process determined by each country. The following organizations and institutions, among others, may prepare and submit requests:

  • Government/public institutions (including national, regional, sub-national and local governments)
  • Academic institutions 
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Civil society organizations (including organizations representing local communities, women, children and youth, and Indigenous Peoples)

How do you submit a request for technical assistance?

The submission of technical assistance requests through our dedicated portal will be launched soon. In the meantime, requests can be submitted by email using the following template for requesting technical assistance. Please send your requests to secretariat@santiago-network.org.

This page will be updated regularly with more information as operationalization of the guidelines and procedures for responding to requests for technical assistance progresses. If you have any questions, please contact us using the contact form on our website or email us at secretariat@santiago-network.org.