{"id":16214,"date":"2026-05-04T18:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundacionchile-website.dmeat.cl\/iniciativas\/convergen-energy-and-nature-positive\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:57:07","slug":"convergen-energy-and-nature-positive","status":"publish","type":"iniciativa","link":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/iniciativas\/convergen-energy-and-nature-positive\/","title":{"rendered":"ConvergEN+: Energy and Nature Positive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The initiative, framed within the global Net Zero and Nature Positive Accelerator program funded by the GEF, seeks to strengthen Chilean institutions, public policies, and regulations to accelerate development pathways with net-zero emissions and nature-positive outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>..The challenge we are solving.Governance.Strategic framework:.What is ConvergEN+.Key facts about the initiative.How do we accelerate the transition?.Line of Action 1: Nature positive for competitiveness and resilience.Filter by.Filter by.Filter by.Leads.Implements.Executes.Funds.Voluntary tool.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voluntary certification tool<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from Huella Chile for public and private organizations to certify their actions towards a net-zero nature-positive footprint.<\/span>.Comprehensive strategy.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive net-zero nature-positive financing strategy, by incorporating biodiversity financing into the Ministry of Finance&#8217;s Climate Change Financial Strategy.<\/span>.Roadmap.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roadmap for the decarbonization of energy demand with a focus on thermal energy and a nature-positive approach, with a gender perspective and consideration for indigenous peoples.<\/span>.Investment projects.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio of investment projects aligned with the energy demand decarbonization roadmap.<\/span>.Pilot projects.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilot projects to be developed in three regions to be defined, focusing on economic sectors where replicability leads to high decarbonization impacts.<\/span>.Filter by.Filter by..Public.Private.Academia.Other.I declare that I have read and accept Fundaci\u00f3n Chile&#8217;s Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy and Cookies Policy. I give my free, informed, specific, and unequivocal consent for Fundaci\u00f3n Chile to process my personal data for the purpose of contacting me regarding my inquiry. &#8230;.Chile\u2019s decarbonization does not end with electricity generation. The greatest challenge remains thermal energy and the integration of nature into initiatives..<br \/>Economic losses for Chile could amount to up to 27% of GDP under severe impact scenarios with higher levels of warming..<br \/>More than half of Chilean exports depend directly on nature, supporting strategic sectors for the country\u2019s economic development..<br \/>of national GDP depends directly on nature. Biodiversity and ecosystems are a key economic asset for the country\u2019s growth and competitiveness..<br \/>jobs in Chile are linked to activities that depend directly on nature..<br \/>of global economic activity depends significantly on nature and its ecosystem services..<br \/>of global climate funds are currently allocated to adaptation, nature, and water..Risks <strong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-last-node=\"\">of not acting:<\/strong>&#8230;Greater exposure to water crises and extreme weather events&#8230;Increase and volatility of operating costs associated with the use of fossil fuels&#8230;Difficulties accessing international markets and financing&#8230;Lagging behind new regulatory requirements and environmental standards&#8230;Loss of competitiveness in strategic sectors..Opportunities for <strong>transformation for the country:<\/strong>&#8230;Drive a more resilient economy, better prepared for future climate scenarios&#8230;Integrating nature into productive processes and infrastructure is good business. It contributes to sustainability, reduces financial risks, and helps anticipate upcoming regulatory requirements&#8230;Access new climate financing opportunities and green markets&#8230;Develop competitive advantages and maintain comparative advantages, promoting sustainability for companies and territories&#8230;Accelerate technological innovation for the energy transition..<strong>Chile has already begun its transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chile has developed a solid political and regulatory framework to move toward greenhouse gas emissions neutrality and biodiversity protection, including the Framework Law on Climate Change, the Long-Term Climate Strategy, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the National Biodiversity Strategy, and the creation of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service (SBAP), as well as various sectoral plans and strategies related to energy, biodiversity, and climate finance.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge now is to make visible what we have not yet seen: Energy and Nature Positive.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, to accelerate the implementation of new technologies and business models, connect stakeholders, and transform those commitments into capabilities, investment, and concrete action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ConvergEN+ seeks to contribute precisely to this transition.<\/strong>&#8230;..3 ministries lead the initiative:.Energy, Environment, and Finance.GEF funding:.with implementation by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and execution by Fundaci\u00f3n Chile..3 co-financed pilot projects:.Innovative projects that will generate impact and open new markets&#8230;<strong>Integrating nature as a strategic asset for development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We promote tools, methodologies, and initiatives that enable the incorporation of nature into projects, investments, productive processes, and public policies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We align instruments, regulations, and investments to drive development and encourage sustainable investment in Chile.<\/strong> We work together with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the coherence and structural alignment of climate change management instruments, integrate nature into business strategies, and develop tools to guide investment toward resilient and competitive solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coherence and structural alignment of climate instruments.<\/li>\n<li>Contributing nature-related criteria for assessments linked to financial strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Guide on impacts and dependencies on nature.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated voluntary certification system under the HuellaChile framework for Greenhouse Gases, Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, Water, and Nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>..Line of Action 2: Decarbonization of energy demand.<strong>We promote solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of thermal uses<\/strong> in industries, buildings, and productive sectors, incorporating territorial criteria and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We drive the next stage of the energy transition:<\/strong> reducing emissions associated with the use of thermal energy.<\/p>\n<p>We develop a roadmap for the decarbonization of energy demand in industries, commerce, and buildings, promoting cost-effective solutions that strengthen the productivity, competitiveness, and resilience of productive sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public-private alliance.<\/li>\n<li>Thermal demand roadmap.<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio of investment projects.<\/li>\n<li>Development of regulatory instruments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>..Line of Action 3: Financing for the transition.<strong>Mobilizing investment toward Energy and Nature Positive solutions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We develop strategies, instruments, and enabling conditions to connect investment opportunities with energy transition projects and the incorporation of nature. We implement pilot projects in different regions of Chile to demonstrate the technical, economic, social, and environmental viability of new decarbonization technologies, generating practical knowledge that enables their replication and scaling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implementation enablers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Governance and coordination:<\/span> We coordinate public, private, national and international, financial, academic, and technical stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of policies and initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tools, reporting systems, and certification:<\/span> We develop methodologies, measurement systems, and certification mechanisms to demonstrate progress and build trust.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pilots and knowledge generation:<\/span> We implement co-financed demonstration projects and develop evidence to validate scalable and replicable solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.Publications..Guidelines for the Open Call for ConvergEN+ Pilot Projects.The call seeks to select at least three pilot projects that demonstrate innovative, replicable, and scalable solutions to reduce emissions, improve energy performance, mobilize private investment, and promote the opening of new markets associated with the decarbonization of thermal demand..Annexes for the Open Call for ConvergEN+ Pilot Projects.For a successful application, we are sharing the formats and annexes so you can take part in this open call in full. Remember that you can apply until October 31..Governance and team.ConvergEN+ coordinates public-private governance aimed at accelerating the transition toward a resilient and competitive economy in Chile&#8230;&#8230;News..If you are interested in implementing a similar initiative or learning more about its development, please complete this form&#8230;&#8230;Declaro que he le\u00eddo y acepto la Pol\u00edtica de Privacidad y Protecci\u00f3n de Datos Personales y la Pol\u00edtica de Cookies de Fundaci\u00f3n Chile. Otorgo mi consentimiento libre, informado, espec\u00edfico e inequ\u00edvoco para que Fundaci\u00f3n Chile trate mis datos personales con la finalidad de contactar respecto a mi consulta..Otras Iniciativas.The new stage of the transition has already begun..Enter your details.Associated SDGs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The initiative, framed within the global Net Zero and Nature Positive Accelerator program funded by the GEF, seeks to strengthen Chilean institutions, public policies, and regulations to accelerate development pathways with net-zero emissions and nature-positive outcomes. ..The challenge we are solving.Governance.Strategic framework:.What is ConvergEN+.Key facts about the initiative.How do we accelerate the transition?.Line of Action [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","iniciativa_categoria":[214,219],"class_list":["post-16214","iniciativa","type-iniciativa","status-publish","hentry","iniciativa_categoria-facing-climate-change-ini","iniciativa_categoria-netzero-nature-positive-ini"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iniciativa\/16214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iniciativa"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/iniciativa"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iniciativa\/16214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18297,"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iniciativa\/16214\/revisions\/18297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"iniciativa_categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fch.cl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iniciativa_categoria?post=16214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}