Dr. Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia visits IFOP Punta Arenas Headquarters.
February 10th, 2025On Tuesday, January 28, Dr. Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science of Colombia, met at IFOP Headquarters in Punta Arenas with Head of Regional Headquarters MSc. Erik Daza, professional and technical staff of the Headquarters and the Heads of Division Dr. Carlos Montenegro and Dr. Gastón Vidal.
Dr. Olaya’s visit to Punta Arenas extended from January 28 to February 3, in addition to IFOP, she also met with the Center for Dynamic Research of High Latitude Marine Ecosystems (IDEAL), the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH), the Regional Government, the Regional Delegation and the SEREMIS of Sciences, Environment and Transport. Her visit also had the purpose of accompanying the XI Antarctic Expedition of Colombia and the VII FAC Air Campaign in Fildes Bay.
The Minister’s interest in the region was aimed at the exchange of experiences on Subantarctic and Antarctic research and the possibility of cooperation on issues related to climate change, marine conservation and biodiversity. The promotion of strategies for scientific collaboration, exchange of students and researchers, coordination for Antarctic research and the possibility of developing joint projects between Colombia and Chile.
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