Future Sites

Chile: Sustaining Atacama

The Atacama Desert is a plateau in northern Chile, known as one of the driest places on Earth. Stretching about 1,000 km (600 miles) along the Pacific coast, it's characterized by arid landscapes, salt flats, sand dunes, and rocky terrain. Despite its harsh conditions, the desert hosts unique ecosystems and is a prime location for astronomical observations due to its clear skies.

Chile: Uncharted Pacific

Chile’s Pacific coast stretches over 6,000 km (3,700 miles), making it one of the longest coastlines in the world. It runs along the western edge of South America, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and backed by the Andes Mountains. The coastline features a dramatic variety of landscapes. The cold Humboldt Current flows along the coast, cooling the ocean and contributing to rich marine biodiversity and productive fisheries.

Guyana:

Biodiversity

Go where few people have gone before - The Land of the Giants. The Rupununi Savannah of Guyana is host to some of the highest biodiversity with a backdrop of unparalleled scenery. The indigenous people, the Macushi, have long understood the connection between the environment and culture.