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The Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement), was adopted at Escazú, Costa Rica, on 4 March 2018.
Two years on from the adoption, the event will reiterate the region’s commitment with this historic Agreement and celebrate its relevance for a more just and sustainable development. Young Escazú Champions will also be presented, comprising a group of individuals committed with the Escazú Agreement that promote its awareness and early intro into force.
Limited spaces available. Prior registration is required at: secretaria.escazu@cepal.org
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9.00-9.30 am |
Welcome coffee |
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9.30-9.45 am |
Welcome remarks |
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9.45-9.50 am |
Message by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) |
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9.50-10.05 am |
Interventions from Ambassadors and representatives of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean |
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10.05-10.30 am |
Presentation of young Escazú Champions by the Access Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean |
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10.30-10.50 am |
Other interventions
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10.50-11.00 am |
Closing remarks |
Organizing institution
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
- http://www.cepal.org/es
- 56 222100000
Contact
Secretariat of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
- secretaria.escazu@cepal.org
- www.cepal.org/acuerdodeescazu
