CH LE CENTER FOR CLIMATE STUDIES LOCATION RESEARCH THEMES CORE SKILLS Puerto Natales, Patagonia Climate change impacts & resilience Conservation policy Ecological succession Aquaculture & aquatic ecology Coastal & alpine ecology Protected areas management Species identification and population monitoring Landscape and soils analysis Natural resource valuation Research design and implementation Research presentation Data collection and analysis Basic Spanish language WWW.FIELDSTUDIES.ORG/CHILE OVERVIEW PATAGONIA IS A STAGE FOR TRUE WILD In Chilean Patagonia, towering pinnacles clash with rivers of ice, and life persists in the face of challenging seasonal extremes. Penguins, foxes, sea lions, and guanaco are just a few of the region’s hardy wildlife. Situated in the Ring of Fire, Patagonia’s stunning, snow-covered volcanic range presents an unmatched opportunity to study complex geological and seismic processes. The fragile ecosystems of southern Chile and Argentina are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – unpredictable storms, glacial melt, shifting temperatures, fires, and droughts. Our research in Patagonia examines ecology and geologic systems, the motivations and trade-offs of conservation decisions in the region, and species found nowhere else on the planet. LIFE AT THE CENTER Surrounded by the jagged peaks of Cerro Benítez and the deep blue waters of the Señoret Channel lies the port city of Puerto Natales – the gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Located in the heart of this bustling tourist hub is the Center for Climate Studies, your home base for expeditions throughout the region. Dorm living with two to four students per room Kitchen and dining room, and on-site cooking staff Steps away from the town square, shops, and cafes Classroom and student lounge Nearby hiking trail and running routes Short walk to the Señoret Channel, a scenic fjord 16 The School for Field Studies