Institute for Data and Evidence on Climate and Health
Scientific evidence on climate and health, built for public decisions
We are an independent, non-profit research institute. We generate, analyse, and translate data and evidence at the intersection of climate change, climate, population health, and quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a focus on Chile and on Latin America and the Caribbean.
The institute
IDECS brings together research, data analysis, and technical advice to answer one concrete question: how climate and climate change affect the health of populations, and which decisions best protect people and communities.
We work with universities, government bodies, international agencies, and civil society organisations in Chile and across the region. We are funded through national and international competitive grants, philanthropic donations, and specialised consultancy.
Areas of work
Six ways of making evidence exist, make sense, and get used.
Research, development, and innovation
We design, run, and coordinate research projects of our own and in collaboration with institutions in Chile and abroad.
Data, modelling, and analysis
Studies, assessments, evaluations, modelling, and information systems on climate, environment, and population health.
Technical advice and consultancy
Reports, evaluations, and technical support for public, international, and private bodies, including tender processes.
Capacity building
Courses, diplomas, workshops, seminars, mentoring, and internship programmes for professionals and researchers.
Science and policy interface
Recommendations, participation in technical and advisory bodies, and support to public and international organisations.
Dissemination and open access
Publications, databases, digital platforms, and outreach materials for technical and general audiences.
Governance and integrity
The rules we operate under are written into our statutes.
- Not for profit
- All income and surpluses go to the purpose of the institute. Profits are never distributed.
- Independent board
- Five members, at least two of them independent. The chair is held by an independent director.
- Audited accounts
- Accounts kept separately by project and funding source, an annual external audit, and a public annual report and balance sheet.
- Research integrity
- Prior ethical and scientific approval for any research involving people or personal data, conflict-of-interest policies, and a whistleblowing channel.
Let's work together
Research collaborations, consultancy, funding, or a seat on the Advisory Council: tell us what you have in mind and we will get back to you.