Chile’s New Science Strategy Places Lithium and Salt Flats at the Center of Its Development Agenda
Chile’s new National Strategy for Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation 2026 has placed the sustainable development of lithium and salt flats among the country’s eight fast-track priorities, underscoring the growing strategic importance of one of its most consequential natural resources. The strategy, launched on May 26 at La Moneda Presidential...
INLiSa: Chile’s Model of Science and Governance for the Sustainability of Salars
In the new global map of critical minerals, lithium has moved beyond promise to become a structural input for the energy transition. In this context, the Lithium Triangle — comprising Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — holds not only strategic reserves, but also the opportunity to establish standards for an industry...
INLiSa and Regional Government Form Atacama Regional Committee to Promote Lithium and Salars Governance
The National Lithium and Salars (INLiSa), together with the Regional Government of Atacama, today announced the establishment of the new Atacama Regional Committee, a strategic body that will articulate the Institute’s work with territorial priorities, ensure participatory governance styles, and promote the sustainable development of the lithium industry in the...
INLiSa holds technical meeting with the British Geological Survey in Nottingham
In a working session held in Nottingham, INLiSa met with the hydrogeological team of the British Geological Survey (BGS), a leading organization in applied geoscientific research. The objective was to exchange capabilities, identify areas of complementarity, and explore collaborations that directly support the sustainable development of lithium and the responsible...
Chile’s Lithium Day in Berlin: INLiSa positions Chile as a global hub for lithium innovation
Chile held its first Chile’s Lithium Day in Berlin, an event that brought together authorities, industry, and German and European research institutions to strengthen cooperation around critical minerals and accelerate the energy transition. The event, organized by the Embassy of Chile in Germany and InvestChile, was part of the strengthening...
INLiSa stands out at the 2025 International Lithium Forum for its sustainable governance proposal
The National Institute for Lithium and Salars (INLiSa) presented at the 9th International Lithium Forum, held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Santiago, a strategic vision aimed at transforming Chile’s lithium industry toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-based model. A new approach to lithium governance During the presentation titled...
