The Santiago network is receiving expressions of interest for membership to the network. This page provides an overview of the membership eligibility and the process for submission of expressions of interest. Detailed information on membership is available in the guidelines for the designation of organizations, bodies, networks and experts (OBNE) as members of the Santiago network.
What does membership to the Santiago network mean?
The members of the Santiago network will play a crucial role in achieving the goal and functions of the network.
Members of the network will have the opportunity to:
- Respond to calls for technical assistance requests from countries through the network’s approved processes.
- Benefit from expertise and experience developed through their work with the network.
- Showcase their services in the areas of loss and damage through the network and be included as a member of the network on the official website.
- Share and exchange knowledge and expertise with other members of the network.
- Participate in networking opportunities with other members to facilitate collaboration, including opportunities for funding to respond to loss and damage.
- Contribute to and benefit from work being done in the area of loss and damage, particularly through the Santiago network’s alignment with the work of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism and the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage. x
Who can become a member?
Organizations, bodies, networks and experts can become members of the network. These are defined as:
- Organizations - independent legal entities.
- Bodies - groups that are not necessarily independent legal entities.
- Networks - interconnected groups of organizations or individuals that collaborate, share resources, or coordinate activities to achieve common goals. These networks can vary in structure, purpose, and scope but do not necessarily have legally established arrangements such as consortiums.
- Experts - individuals who are recognized specialists in a specific field.
Potential members must meet the following criteria to join the Santiago network:
How can you become a member?
The membership process is initiated through the submission of an expression of interest using a standard form. All completed forms will be evaluated and decisions will be communicated to potential members.
*Through the network's approved processes
The expression of interest form is available online and as a downloadable pdf. The downloadable form and all relevant supporting documents should be submitted by email to members@santiago-network.org.
Potential members should review the detailed checklist before completing the expression of interest form.