What is the Regional Public Mechanism?

In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement, the Secretariat shall maintain a Regional Public Mechanism to keep those interested persons in the Escazú Agreement informed and enable them to engage with it, facilitate public participation and contribute to transparency.

By registering via this form, you can receive the newsletter and updates on the Escazú Agreement.

In addition, the Secretariat has made available a platform for public consultations, elections of the representatives of the public, and other participatory processes under the Agreement, known as the Regional Public Mechanism Participatory Platform

Representatives of the public 

Representatives of the public are elected through the Regional Public Mechanism. Their role is to promote and facilitate the participation of the public and channel its contributions, including presenting proposals on its behalf. Elected representatives shall carry out consultations with the public at large through the Regional Public Mechanism Platform. 

Elected representatives of the public (2022-2026)

César Artiga, El Salvador

Mijael Kaufman, Argentina

Nicole Leotaud, Trinidad and Tobago

Joara Marchezini, Brazil

Irene Murillo, Costa Rica

Bishnu Tulsie, Saint Lucia

• Contact details reps_escazu@riseup.net

Process for electing new representatives of the public of the Escazú Agreement 2026-2030

The Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of the process to elect representatives of the public for the 2026–2030 term, and calls on those who wish to vote and/or stand as candidates to do so in accordance with the following Rules.

For information on the process for the election of representatives of the public, please visit our website