National training course in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation - Grenada

The overall objective of the training course is to strengthen the skills level of executives, senior management, and technical staff of the Government of Grenada in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation. The course will enhance institutional capacity in project proposal development and implementation, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery with the ultimate purpose of improving the skills and processes of project proposal preparation and implementation within organisations, leading to higher project success rates.…

National capacity building workshops in cost benefit analysis - St Lucia

The overall objective of the training is to strengthen the skills level of policymakers and technical officers of the Government of Saint Lucia in cost-benefit analysis which will enhance their ability to design and implement data-informed policies and strategies for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a resilient economy.…

National training course in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation -Antigua and Barbuda

The overall objective of the training course is to strengthen the skills level of executives, senior management, and technical staff of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation. The course will enhance organizational capacity in project proposal development and implementation, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery with the ultimate purpose of improving the skills and processes of project proposal preparation and implementation within organizations, leading to higher project success rates.…

National training course in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation - St Kitts and Nevis

The overall objective of the training course is to strengthen the skills level of executives, senior management, and technical staff of the Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation. The course will enhance organizational capacity in project proposal development and implementation, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery with the ultimate purpose of improving the skills and processes of project proposal preparation and implementation within organizations, leading to higher project success …

Measuring what we waste - regional strategies and diagnostic tools for waste management and resource circularity in Latin America and the Caribbean

This one-day session will convene national government representatives on waste and circular economy to improve national data collection, compare data quality challenges and discuss current certainty levels of regional data on waste and resource circularity. The session will provide an open discussion platform to assess national capacity gaps and needs on waste and resource circularity. The closed-door session will also provide a platform to define technical cooperation priorities with regional Member States towards developing a roadmap and future cooperation activ…

Regional Blue Talk: Latin America and the Caribbean On the Road to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 - Virtual Event

The Regional Blue Talk is a preparatory dialogue space for the UNOC3, where experts, government representatives, and key stakeholders can identify regional and subregional priorities, specificities, and challenges, share experiences, and formulate recommendations that contribute to building a shared regional perspective.…

National capacity building workshops in cost benefit analysis - Grenada

The overall objective of the training is to strengthen the skills level of policymakers and technical officers of the Government of Grenada in cost-benefit analysis which will enhance their ability to design and implement data-informed policies and strategies for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a resilient economy.…

National capacity building workshops in statistical analysis - Grenada

The overall objective of the training is to strengthen the skills level of policymakers and technical officers of the Government of Grenada in statistical analysis which will enhance their ability to design and implement data-informed policies and strategies for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a resilient economy.…

Eighth Meeting - Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025

Heading to COP 30: NDC 3.0, investments and financing

The event brings together representatives from ministries of environment, planning, and finance, along with actors from the financial and private sectors. Its goal is to design roadmaps toward more ambitious climate goals in Latin America and the Caribbean in the context of COP30. This space aims to foster international cooperation, review lessons learned, and explore financing opportunities to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), ensuring socio-economic co-benefits and resilience to climate change.…

Sixty-sixth meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Sixty-sixth meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean will take place from 4th to 5th December 2024, in ECLAC Headquarters in Santiago, Chile.…

Turning Potentialities into Reality: The Importance of the Legislative Branch in Driving Decarbonization and Technological Advancement in the Productive Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

OPCC Side Event at the Legislators’ Pavillion, located at Pavilion G22b, Blue Zone. There won’t be live broadcast.…

Turning Potentialities into Reality: The Importance of the Legislative Branch in Driving Decarbonization and Technological Advancement in the Productive Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

OPCC Side Event at the Brazil’s Pavillion, located at Office E27, Pavilion D1, Blue Zone. There will no be live broadcast.…

UN Regional Commissions’ High-Level Side Event at CBD COP-16: Key Actions for Interregional and Regional Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

The United Nations Regional Commissions (RegComs) with their ability in addressing cross-sectoral and transboundary issues as well as their specific mandates as catalysts for transformative actions, hold a vital role in supporting Member States in their efforts to achieve the goals of integrated and interlinked frameworks, including the 2030 Agenda, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), the climate agenda and inclusive and sustainable economic transformation. RegComs are deploying efforts to address the challenge of sustainable use and management of biodiversity, includi…

Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations

The side event entitled «  Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations » is being organized by the Regional Commissions and the Permanent Mission of Chile during the Summit of the Future Action Days. The event will be held in-person on Saturday, 21 September 2024 from 09.30 to 11.00 a.m. EST in the Conference Room (40th floor) of the Permanent Mission of Chile, located at 885 2nd Avenue, New York.…

CPA’s Carbon Pricing and Article 6 Workshop and REdiCAP

The Carbon Pricing in the America (CPA), in collaboration with the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) for Latin America and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), is thrilled to present its first CPA’s Carbon Pricing and Article 6 Workshop and REdiCAP. This five-day training will be conducted at ECLAC's facilities in Santiago de Chile, from July 22nd to 26th, 2024. It is funded by ECLAC with support from Euroclima, and the CIACA Project, which is implemented by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat through its RCCs.…

Nature-based solutions to increase water availability for agriculture: Second Seminar of the ROSA Project

On Wednesday, May 29, ECLAC carried out the Second Seminar of the Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA) Project, which analyzed opportunities to implement Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to increase water availability for agriculture. This event made it possible to disseminate the study that ECLAC is conducting on NbS in the context of Chile's Irrigation Promotion Law and facilitated the exchange of experiences among participating countries.…

Remaking Trade For a Sustainable Future

This past February 8th 2024, Andres Valenciano, Chief of Washington Office, had the opportunity to participate on the Remaking Trade For a Sustainable Future event at Georgetown University Law Center. The event was organized by Center on Inclusive Trade and Development co-led by Jennifer Hillman and Katrin Kuhlmann.…

From Mining to the Electric Mobility Industry in Latin America: The Role of Parliaments in Seizing Opportunities and Addressing Challenges

The in-person event will take place at the Chile Pavilion located in the Blue Zone of COP 28, the specifics are: Chile Pavilion, Building 71, Zone B6, Opportunity Petal, COP28 Blue Zone. (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Dubai Local time, GMT+4)…

Promoting sustainable and inclusive development: Just transition perspectives in Latin America and the Caribbean

The in-person event will take place at Parliamentary Pavilion (GLOBE International) - COP28, Blue Zone Building 88, Zone B7 / second floor (17:00-19:00pm, Dubai local time, GMT+4)…