The celebration of Europe Day in Guatemala was the setting for the presentation of the opportunities that the BELLA II project will bring to the country in terms of connectivity and cooperation in science and technology, as well as the synergies it will bring with the Copernicus Earth Observation Programme, including the Copernicus Academy.

The Southern Macrozone of Chile is one third of the country’s surface and holds significant scientific potential with both national and global impact. It plays a strategic role in addressing the Climate Crisis and possesses global comparative advantages (Ice Fields, Antarctica, subantarctic and pristine territory). However, until recently, it was one of the few geographical areas on the planet disconnected from Global Research and Education Networks.