Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

The Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC will take place in Santiago, from November 25 to 27, 2025.…

Twelfth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas

The twelfth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 in Santiago, at the headquarters of ECLAC.…

Foresight for development

COURSE OBJECTIVEAt the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the concept of foresight for development and its main approaches. They will also be able to design a methodological strategy and mechanisms for the institutionalization of foresight at different levels and institutions of the State.LEARNING OBJECTIVES- Know, analyze, and identify in reality the concepts related to foresight for development.- Design a methodological strategy to apply foresight for development in a practical case.- Define mechanisms to incorporate foresight into the regular functioning of public in…

Sixth meeting Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development

Global Data Marathon for World Statistics Day 2025

Under the theme “Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone” this year's celebration marks a milestone with a 24-hour non-stop event and seeks to highlight the crucial role of reliable statistics in making informed decisions globally.…

Virtual course on Regulation for digital trade and blockchain

This interdisciplinary course is designed for policymakers, researchers, and businesses who want to develop a critical understanding of digital trade regulations across the globe. The rise of digital trade, which encompasses trade in ICT goods, digital services, investment in digital economy sectors, and data movement, represents a new reality that our society is adjusting to. Regulating the digital revolution is proving exceptionally challenging, given also the pace at which it is evolving. The course will shed light on these issues by providing an introduction to the concept of digital trade…

Seventh meeting of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance

The seventh session of the Implementation and Compliance Support Committee will be held in person in Panama City on October 9, 2025, between 9:00 and 11:00 Panama City time. The session is open to the public upon registration.…

Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics

The Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics will be held virtually from 6 to 8 October 2025, with daily sessions from 9:00 to 12:00 (Chile time). The Forum provides a unique platform for statisticians, policymakers, disaster risk practitioners, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration to improve the quality, coherence, and use of disaster-related statistics in support of risk-informed sustainable development.…

Regional Water Week for Latin America and the Caribbean – Santiago, Chile 2025

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), together with the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors and Authorities (CODIA) and the Government of Chile, through the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Borders and Boundaries Directorate (DIFROL), are convening the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Water Week – Santiago, Chile 2025, which will take place from October 6 to 10, 2025, at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile, in a hybrid format (both in-person and virtual). This edition is being promoted by the General Directorate of Water (DGA) in its role as in…

Launch of the Third Edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025)

On October 3, 2025, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) will present in Santiago, Chile, the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025), a pioneering effort to systematically measure the level of preparedness, adoption, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in 19 countries of the region. Prepared with the support of the European Union–Latin America and the Caribbean Digital Alliance (EU–LAC) project and various academic, public, and private organizati…

Artificial Intelligence as an Accelerator of Productivity Development in the Americas

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in co-organization with the Embassy of the United States in Santiago, will host a high-level event at ECLAC headquarters in Chile to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of productivity and economic transformation in the Americas. The program will open with remarks from the co-organizers, followed by a keynote address by Gaurav Tewari, Founder & Managing Partner of Omega Venture Partners, who will share insights on global and U.S. paradigms of AI-driven productivity gr…

Seminar on Ocean-based Climate Action in Support of Blue Economy Advancement in Trinidad and Tobago and the Wider Caribbean Region

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development of Trinidad and Tobago and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean is organizing a seminar on ocean-based climate action in the Caribbean.…

Roundtable: Advancing access to information for environmental protection in Latin America

On the occasion of the International Day of Universal Access to Information, on September 26, 2025, the roundtable "Advancing Access to Information for Environmental Protection in Latin America" ​​will be held.…

Regional and National Dialogues on External Financing and Climate-Resilient Development

Guided by an enhanced framework, UNCTAD led data collection field missions, identifying their current and potential external financial options, blockages and impediments to the uptake of innovative financial instruments, as well as the regulatory, institutional, and market-related changes required to encourage these innovations. These efforts culminated in the delivery of climate adaptation and mitigation reports for each country, assessing direct and indirect climate risks and proposing strategies to address these risks and achieve SDGs 17.4 and 13.b and will contribute to the regional d…

Informative (Virtual) Follow-up Meeting on the Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

The objectives of the meeting are to present the regional planning for the next two years within the framework of the fifth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, to foster dialogue between countries and the Technical Secretariat of the Conference regarding the preparation of national reports in 2026, and to make ECLAC’s technical assistance available to countries that may require it for the preparation of their reports.…

Escazú Agreement: Implementation and tools for the Public Defense of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

The training session "Escazú Agreement: Implementation and Tools for the Public Defense of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires" will be held on September 23 and 25. It is aimed at all members of the Public Defense Office of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.…

National training course in project proposal preparation and effective project implementation - St. Lucia

The overall objective of the training course is to strengthen the skills level of policymakers and technical staff of the Government of Saint Lucia 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.…

Virtual meeting of the open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters

The open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, 9 September, from 12:00 to 13:30 hrs, Chile time (GMT-3). The meeting is open to all members of the public. The objective of the meeting will be to address the elaboration of the regional assessment of the Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters and to collect the impressions of the Parties and the public. To participate, prior registration is required on Webex…

Visit to Panama of the Committee to Support the Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement

The Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance, within its role of consultation and periodic dialogue with the Parties, will visit the Republic of Panama from October 6 to 8, 2025.…

National capacity building workshop in strategic policy planning - St Kitts and Nevis

The overall objective of the national workshop is to strengthen the skills level of senior management and technical staff of the Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in strategic policy planning. The course will enhance national capacity in assessing development options and monitoring and evaluation towards promoting national sustainable development and resilience building.…