Winds of Change – Latin America

Aotearoa New Zealand and Chile are neighbours that share similar geography and risks from future climate change. Although separated by nearly 10,000 km, they are linked by the strong Southern Hemisphere westerly winds that circle Antarctica and the adjacent Southern Ocean. Yet, relations between Chile and Aotearoa are underdeveloped across the scientific and business sectors with a need for knowledge transfer of climate change impacts. The Winds of Change programme draws upon the common climate linkages to establish a New Zealand-Chile exchange and collaborative network of future leaders that can identify climate change solutions.

Who can apply?

We are seeking postgraduate students and recent graduates with demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in climate change and sustainability. We will also consider applications for undergraduates in their final year of study that have demonstrated independent research experience. We expect that these candidates will discuss aspects of this research experience in their applications. Positions are available for both New Zealand and Chile based participants. Please note that you must currently live in those countries. We are currently looking for the following to grow our network:

• 10 New Zealand Hons, Masters, PhD students or recent graduates (based in New Zealand)
• 10 Chilean Hons, Masters, PhD students or recent graduates (based in New Zealand)
• 5 Chilean Hons, Masters, PhD students or recent graduates (based in Chile)
• 5 New Zealand Hons, Masters, PhD students or recent graduates (based in Chile)

You will be provided with the opportunity to:

• Learn about future climate change impacts in Chile and New Zealand
• Enhance your leadership skills and knowledge on climate change resilience
• Be part of a growing bi-lateral network between New Zealand and Chile
• Learn effective science communication techniques to convey research outcomes to a wide audience.

You should have:

• a general background in a field of science/business/science communication/humanities
• a strong interest in developing sustainable strategies that will grow the Winds of Change network
• an interest in the following categories: climate change science, social science, business and policy making
• a strong interest in sustainable business and climate change strategies
• a will to work with like-minded individuals from another country.

2022 schedule

Participants will be required to attend the following:

8 July – Welcome session for 2022 participants (from 8:30am to 10:30am)

15 July – Science workshop (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

29 July – Science workshop from (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

12 August – Science Communication workshop from (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

26 August – Science Communication workshop from (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

9 September – Business workshop (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

23 September – Business workshop (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

7 October – Policy workshop (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

21 October – Policy workshop (from 8:30am to 10:30am, with four speakers)

14 November – Practice Symposium (from 8:30am to 11:30am)

2 December – Symposium (from 8:30am to 11:30am)

5 to 9 December – Field trip for New Zealand-based participants

Please note that matauranga Māori and other indigenous views will be embedded in as many workshops as possible rather than presented as a separate topic.