Santiago Network Project

Heidi is an Australian lawyer, climate justice advocate and leading expert on Loss and Damage. As Santiago Network Project Co-Lead, she provides thought leadership on the Santiago Network including by writing briefs and blogs, hosting webinars and meetings among negotiators, advisers and technical experts, and providing advice on demand to key stakeholders. Heidi is passionate about a Santiago Network that delivers differently and has a meaningful and sustainable impact for countries and communities on the frontlines of climate change.

In her role, Hyacinthe (she/her) co-leads and contributes to technical outputs, particularly on the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage and its Santiago Network. She co-convenes regular meetings and promotes inclusive participation and engagement among project members. She also actively participates in key policy moments and events related to the Santiago Network. Hyacinthe is passionate about supporting developing countries in accessing the technical assistance they need to address climate-induced loss and damage at local, national and regional levels.

As head of Climate and Resilience at Practical Action Colin engages in the L&DC's Santiago network project to assure that a fit for purpose Santiago Network for Loss and Damage is operationalised as soon as possible by supporting the development of briefs and background papers to support progress in the negotiations.

Mattias is working as Chief advisor in the Danish NGO, DanChurchAid, and is Co-Chair of the Climate Justice Group of the global ACT Alliance. Coming from an organisation engaged in both humanitarian aid and long term development on the ground in a number of developing countries, he has followed the international climate debate for more than a decade. Mattias is an active voice in the debate about Loss and Damage, and has contributed to a number of related research initiatives.

Linda, JD LLM, is an environmental lawyer and independent consultant. She has been involved in the United Nations climate change negotiating process since 2005 with a special focus on the issues of adaptation and loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change in developing countries. Linda is particularly familiar with the climate change concerns of small island developing states and least developed countries, having directly supported country delegations through the provision of relevant technical and strategic legal and policy advice. Linda has been a member of the WIM ExCom's Technical Expert Group on Comprehensive Risk Management since 2019.

Edgar is an environmental and Earth System lawyer and researcher with vast experience in UNFCCC negotiations. Currently an independent consultant, Edgar has provided advice to Latin American and other developing countries on Loss and Damage and adaptation negotiations, including the operationalisation of the Santiago Network.

Teo (he/him) is an award winning artist, filmmaker and photographer working on projects relating to political ecology, Loss and Damage, climate-induced migration and displacement, Slow Violence and the political and cultural critique of the Anthropocene. Teo also works to coordinate the L&DC's Advocacy and Art and Culture programs and supports their communications work.

Kossivi is a dynamic and active leader on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change with a very specific focus on loss and damage and early warnings. With a Master’s degree in International Environmental Law that focused on the Sendai Framework and Paris Agreement, he has developed expertise on DRR and climate change throughout his career. As both Climate Change Lead and Regional Lead for Africa with the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction, he is well versed in leading and coordinating civil society organisations and networks. Kossivi has been instrumental in negotiating on behalf of the Government of Togo on Loss and Damage including on Santiago Network for Loss and Damage

Ineza is an Eco-Feminist impact-driven actor dedicated to the elevation of the frontline voices (developing countries, women, youth, children, marginalised communities) for their needs and concerns to be reflected in the global efforts for the protection of the planet and its people. In 2017, she founded The Green Protector, a Rwandan-based NGO In 2020, she co-founded the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Ineza is an environmental engineer from the National University of Rwanda, and from 2018, she has been engaged in the UNFCCC process with a primary focus on "loss and damage".