11 Jan 2022 - Participation of diverse non-governmental actors in the VNR process

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Barbados, Belize, Chile, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, USA SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was to discuss the participation of diverse non-governmental actors in the VNR process.…

16 Dec 2021 - Persistence of institutional challenges for the generation of official statistics while leaving no one behind

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Virg…

Antigua and Barbuda: National workshop on generating climate change and disasters indicators for policy decision-making

Organized by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Department of the Environment, Ministry of Health, Wellness & The Environment and Statistic Division of Antigua and Barbuda (Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance) in the framework of the Development Account 12 project.…

Thirty-Sixth Session of the Committee of the Whole of ECLAC

El trigésimo sexto período de sesiones del Comité Plenario ha sido convocado por la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) y el Gobierno de Costa Rica, en su calidad de Presidente del Comité Plenario de la CEPAL.…

9 Nov 2021 - Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the VNR Process

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Navis, and Trinidad and Tobago SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was to discuss the meaningful engagement of stakeholders, such as civil society, the private sector, academia and local authorities, in the VNR process. This session featured a pr…

First Regional Seminar on Social Development "Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: the prolonged crisis as an opportunity for restructuring"

Education is a fundamental human right, at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and key to achieving a comprehensive social and labour inclusion of the population, while also contributing to economic growth, equality, and civic participation in society. Research has shown that higher levels of education are associated with the reduction of poverty and inequality, the improvement of health indicators, the possibilities of access to decent work, upward social mobility, and a more active civic engagement. Education is also central in relation to the structural changes require…

12 Oct 2021 - New Cycle of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) 2022

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Navis SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was to provide information on past and upcoming milestones related to the 2030 Agenda at the global and regional levels, present the result of the Community of Practice evaluation survey and determin…

10 Aug 2021 - Key messages and main results of the High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2021 and future milestones of the 2030 Agenda

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Navis, Trinidad and Tobago SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was to address the key messages and main outcomes of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2021, showcasing the experience of Antigua and Barbuda and …

Seminar on the Escazú Agreement for Government officials and relevant stakeholders in Belize

2021 HLPF official side event: "Empowering people to protect the planet in a COVID-19 context: the contribution of SDG 16 and environmental access rights to sustainable and resilient recovery"

This event aims to generate a space for inter-regional multi-stakeholder dialogue on experiences that empower people to protect the planet in times of COVID-19. As a linchpin of sustainable and resilient recovery efforts, the implementation of environmental access rights to information, public participation and justice at different levels will be featured.…

European Union facility joint response to COVID-19: Fostering sustainable development models in LAC countries - Fiscal policies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and foster investment for a sustainable recovery

This Experts Meeting will provide a space for a regional dialogue among country authorities, international organizations and fiscal experts to discuss domestic resource mobilization and public spending issues to reduce structural gaps, as well as to explore policy options to expand fiscal space to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and boost investments for a sustainable and inclusive recovery.…

8 June 2021 - Preparing for the 2021 High-level Political Forum (HLPF)

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Bahamas; Barbados; Jamaica; St. Kitts and Navis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was preparing for the upcoming High-level Political Forum (HLPF), which will take place from 6-15 July 2021.…

ECLAC participates in the session Innovation in water and sanitation management within the framework of the IV Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Housing and Habitat

Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in collaboration with the Inter-American Union for Housing (Uniapravi) organized the IV Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Housing and Habitat: Action for housing and settlements against COVID-19, a multi-actor space of the sector in the region that seeks to collectively share, reimagine and build the new reality of housing and the city. The IV Forum aimed to generate ideas to overcome the crisis in social housing and vulnerable settlements during and after COVID-19, as well as contribute to economic reactivation and social equity. It was held in virtual mode from…

11 May 2021 - Voluntary National Review (VNR) communication and dissemination in Latin America and the Caribbean

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Navis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago SESSION GOAL The specific goal of this session was to address good practices on VNR communication and dissemination in Latin America and the Caribbean, showcasing the VNR communication and dissemination strat…

16 Apr 2021 - Regional frameworks, consensus and agreements to strengthen the Voluntary National Reviews

This community of practice is an informal space for exchange among peers and sharing of good practices with regards to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in general and the preparation of VNRs in particular; and aims to provide a space to regularly communicate with peers. PARTICIPANTS Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago SESSION GOALS The specific goals of this session were the following: - Discuss how regional frameworks, consensus and agreements can inform and strengthen the VNR process and reports of Caribbean countries. - Present the key messages of the Fourth Meeting of the…

Caribbean Geospatial Development Initiative - CARIGEO

This is a side-event of Twentieth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC, organized by UN-GGIM: Américas.…

Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals in the Americas Region

This is a side-event of Twentieth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC, organized by INEGI of Mexico.…

The United Nations World Data Forum and the “Road to Bern” Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean

This is a side-event of Twentieth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC, organized by DANE of Colombia.…

Twentieth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

This twentieth meeting of the SCA Executive Committee, as well as the side-events were held virtually.…

Regional workshop for Latin American and Caribbean countries presenting their voluntary national reviews in 2021

The goal of this workshop was to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in the formulation of their voluntary national reviews (VNRs) as part of their national strategy to implement and monitor the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.…