Through these focus areas, the RFP aims to co-create regionally informed strategies with the local scientific community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engaging a wide range of stakeholders and fostering partnerships across academia, government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, the RFP\u2019s efforts are structured around collaborative activities. These include aligning agendas, allocating resources, and hosting knowledge-sharing events. Through formal partnerships, international exchanges, and sustainable funding initiatives, the Regional Action Plan advances science as a driver for collective resilience and regional progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Operational committees<\/h2>\n
The RFP relies on committed committee members, who volunteer their time and expertise to achieve the ambitious goals set out in the Regional Action Plan.\r\n\r\nAll committees are supported by the RFP Senior Science Officer Carolina Santacruz-Perez.<\/p>\n
Fundraising and membership<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\nMobilizing resources, building partnerships, and engaging ISC Members to sustain ISC RFP-LAC activities<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- Wilson Alavia Medina<\/a> (Leader)<\/li>\n
- Hiba Baroud<\/a><\/li>\n
- Branislav Pantovic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
Partnerships<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \nFacilitating cross-border collaborations through science diplomacy, open science, and regional missions<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Leonardo Teixeira DallAgnol<\/a><\/li>\n
- Bernardo Man\u00e7ano Fernandes<\/a><\/li>\n
- Carlos Alberto Vargas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/a> (ISC Secretariat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
Capacity building and events<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \nDesigning and implementing training programs, workshops, and events to empower researchers and institutions<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Raymond Jagessar<\/a> (Leader)<\/li>\n
- Daniel Peluffo<\/a> (co-leader)<\/li>\n
- Jorge Arevalo<\/li>\n
- Lisa Benjamin<\/a><\/li>\n
- Vladan Devedzic<\/a><\/li>\n
- Gloria Maritza G\u00f3mez Revuelta<\/a><\/li>\n
- Gledson Emidio<\/li>\n
- Alejandro Gambina<\/a><\/li>\n
- Sandra Lopez Verges<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hussam Mahmoud<\/li>\n
- Gabriela Ivan<\/a> (ISC Secretariat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
Communications<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Developing strategies to enhance visibility, amplify success stories, and foster regional dialogue<\/em><\/p>\n\n- <\/li>\n
- Gustavo Lema<\/li>\n
- Andrea Romero<\/a><\/li>\n
- Rosanna Shamshudin<\/li>\n
- Zhenya Tsoy<\/a> (ISC Secretariat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
Science policy & Freedom and responsibility in science<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Strengthening science-policy dialogues, supporting evidence-based decision-making and advocating for scientific freedom and responsibility<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Paulina Carmona<\/a> (Leader)<\/li>\n
- Alice Abreu<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ernesto Bustamante<\/li>\n
- Mennatallah Elkotamy<\/li>\n
- Jaime Urrutia Fucugauchi<\/li>\n
- Leopoldo Gerhardinger<\/a><\/li>\n
- Matthias Kaiser<\/a><\/li>\n
- Marko Monteiro<\/li>\n
- Matsepo Mosoka<\/li>\n
- Vinicius Soares<\/li>\n
- Irene Torres<\/a><\/li>\n
- Carlos Alberto Vargas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Willem Viveen<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pablo Vommaro<\/a><\/li>\n
- Vivi Stavrou<\/a> (ISC Secretariat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The call for additional members to the committees is still open. Learn more and apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/h2>\n \n Senior Science Officer<\/p>\n
ISC Regional Focal Point: Latin America and the Caribbean<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Upcoming events<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n ![\"Toco](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Toco_Toucan_Ramphastos_toco_in_Papaya_Tree_webcrop-1024x512.jpg\")
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 22 October 2025<\/span> \n <\/div>\n Regional Update Meeting for ISC Members in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Regional Update Meeting for ISC Members in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Past events<\/span>\n View all<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n ![\"gray](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chuttersnap-nRg15EqvRyQ-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 8 September 2025<\/span> \n <\/div>\n Digital Earth Fuels SIDS Capacity Building Workshop to Bridge Gaps and Achieve Impact<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Digital Earth Fuels SIDS Capacity Building Workshop to Bridge Gaps and Achieve Impact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"A](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dallas-penner-eeGPD_ESYMA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 5 September 2025<\/span> \n <\/div>\n Strengthening Parliamentary Science Advice in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Strengthening Parliamentary Science Advice in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sam-schooler-E9aetBe2w40-unsplash-clouds-weather-sky-gcos-e1614965867837-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 3 July 2025<\/span> \n <\/div>\n Application of ENSO Scientific Advances in Operations in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Application of ENSO Scientific Advances in Operations in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"A](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jimmy-woo-PqeVI2i61RY-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 7 June 2025<\/span> \n – 12 June 2025<\/span> <\/div>\n X Latin American and Caribbean Conference of Social Sciences<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about X Latin American and Caribbean Conference of Social Sciences<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Related publications<\/span>\n View all<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Preparing-National-AI-systems-1024x575.jpg\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 17 February 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laurentiu-morariu-vzwYiRmMkjc-unsplash-e1719921096630-1024x577.jpg\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 04 July 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development\u00a0<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development\u00a0<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dave-hoefler-zN7wRrxXjik-unsplash-scaled-e1712049441708-1024x512.jpg\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 07 June 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vincent-van-zalinge-ZRsX3uoQxNY-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 10 February 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2023 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2023 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/roi-dimor-TsAF3eUEWfE-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 01 February 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2022 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2022 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2018.png\")
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n 03 June 2018<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2018 \u2013 Regional Office for Latin America\/Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2018 \u2013 Regional Office for Latin America\/Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017.png\")
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Mobilizing resources, building partnerships, and engaging ISC Members to sustain ISC RFP-LAC activities<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Facilitating cross-border collaborations through science diplomacy, open science, and regional missions<\/em><\/p>\n Designing and implementing training programs, workshops, and events to empower researchers and institutions<\/em><\/p>\n Developing strategies to enhance visibility, amplify success stories, and foster regional dialogue<\/em><\/p>\n Strengthening science-policy dialogues, supporting evidence-based decision-making and advocating for scientific freedom and responsibility<\/em><\/p>\n The call for additional members to the committees is still open. Learn more and apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Senior Science Officer<\/p>\n ISC Regional Focal Point: Latin America and the Caribbean<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Partnerships<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Capacity building and events<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Communications<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Science policy & Freedom and responsibility in science<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Carolina Santacruz-Perez<\/h2>\n
\n Upcoming events<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Regional Update Meeting for ISC Members in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Regional Update Meeting for ISC Members in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n Past events<\/span>\n View all<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Digital Earth Fuels SIDS Capacity Building Workshop to Bridge Gaps and Achieve Impact<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Digital Earth Fuels SIDS Capacity Building Workshop to Bridge Gaps and Achieve Impact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Strengthening Parliamentary Science Advice in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Strengthening Parliamentary Science Advice in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Application of ENSO Scientific Advances in Operations in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Application of ENSO Scientific Advances in Operations in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n events <\/span>\n <\/div>\n X Latin American and Caribbean Conference of Social Sciences<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about X Latin American and Caribbean Conference of Social Sciences<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n Related publications<\/span>\n View all<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development\u00a0<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development\u00a0<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2023 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2023 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2022 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2022 – Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n \n publications <\/span>\n <\/div>\n Annual Report 2018 \u2013 Regional Office for Latin America\/Caribbean<\/h2>\n Learn more<\/strong>\n Learn more about Annual Report 2018 \u2013 Regional Office for Latin America\/Caribbean<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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