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Second anniversary of the adoption of the Escazú Agreement and launching of young Escazú Champions

4 March 2020|Event

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

9.30-9.45 am

Welcome remarks

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)

9.50-10.05 am

Interventions from Ambassadors and representatives of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean

10.05-10.30 am

Presentation of young Escazú Champions by the Access Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean

10.30-10.50 am

Other interventions

 

10.50-11.00 am

Closing remarks