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• [New] By 2030, total public-private investment in 'green hydrogen' is expected to balloon to $45 Billion. / Chile The New Climate.
• [New] As stated by the WHO, Iran is one of the three countries with the most dramatic population changes, and along with Chile and China, will have more older people than the United States in near future. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Chile concentrates a significant portion of its export production in areas sensitive to heavy rainfall, with logistical infrastructure that could be compromised by extreme episodes. Blueberries Consulting
• [New] While Chile could be more severely affected by intense rainfall during critical periods of its season, Peru has continued to consolidate a different production model, supported by more stable conditions in several of its regions and by an operation designed to maintain commercial continuity. Blueberries Consulting
• [New] Harvest weights are expected to improve through 2026 as biomass growth accelerates, and a projected slowdown in salmon production in Norway and Chile may create a more favorable pricing environment. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Rapid expansion of the salmon farming industry in Chile has been linked to ecological damage and concerns about worker safety, while Norway's wild salmon face an existential threat, with sea lice linked to salmon farms a contributing cause. The Tyee
• [New] Glaciers across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina are melting at accelerating rates, increasing the risk of both flooding and long-term water shortages. UN News
• [New] Chile's economy will likely grow just above 2% in 2026, below the 2.5% Chile posted in 2025. Briefs Finance
• The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, now being built in Chile, will soon launch a 10-year survey of the sky. SciTechDaily
• Chile is the world's largest copper producer and second-largest lithium producer, with more than US$ 100 billion in mining projects expected over the next decade. Export Development Canada
• The Kast government's flagship Reconstruction and Development bill cuts the corporate tax rate from 27% to 23% by 2029. / Chile Briefs Finance
• In Chile, growth to 15.6GW is forecast. Windpower Monthly
• Farmed salmonids will be the largest aquaculture consumer, with salmonid producing nations like Norway, Chile, Turkey, and UK continuing to be the main consumers. Aqua Culture Asia Pacific
• The Electric Mobility Law requires that all new urban bus purchases be zero emission by 2035 - a target that aligns with regional peers such as Chile and Ecuador. OECD
• Governments across the world from the U.S. to Canada, China, Chile, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are taking equity stakes in strategic mineral companies both at home and abroad to boost supply capacity and hedge their strategic vulnerabilities. JD Supra
• The shift towards Chile and Brazil reflects the growing desire among investors and governments to capitalize on abundant renewable resources and export opportunities. openpr
• Without additional measures, only one country (Chile), among the 65 countries with available national data (representing 79.4% of global cropland), would meet the target of halving pesticide risk by 2030. SMC Espana
• TAT increased in six of the eight species groups, including all invertebrate groups and terrestrial plants, and only Chile would meet the target of reducing pesticide risk by 50% by 2030. SMC Espana
• Under the expanded agreement, Syngenta will distribute Quillibrium (currently marketed as BotriStop in Chile) for crop protection, turf & ornamentals, and post-harvest applications in Mexico, Canada and the US, enhancing farmers' access to a biocontrol solution that supports sustainable production. Yahoo Finance
• Through the STFC, the UK is supporting research programmes that will advance the work of the DES collaboration in the next generation of astronomical surveys, including Vera C. Rubin Observatory, currently under construction in Chile. University of Portsmouth
• Only one country, Chile, is currently on track to meet the UN target of reducing pesticide risk by 50% by 2030, and published in the journal Science. Eco-business
• Bastias agreed, saying Chile could grow at 3% by 2030 if copper prices remain high, production increases and more private investment arrives. UPI
• Production of Atlantic salmon from the world's two largest farming countries, Norway and Chile, is forecasted to edge down in 2026 after a strong increase last year. Undercurrent News

Last updated: 20 June 2026