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ECLAC Participates in IRENA Innovation Week 2025 with a Focus on Demand-Driven Energy Planning

13 Jun 2025 | Briefing note

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated in IRENA Innovation Week 2025, an international gathering held from June 10 to 13 in Bonn, Germany. The event, organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), brought together decision-makers, experts, and global energy sector representatives to address key challenges and opportunities in technological and systemic innovation aimed at accelerating the energy transition toward a more sustainable, resilient, and people-centered energy system.…

The Eighth Meeting of the Regional Forum of Energy Planners Successfully Held in Rio de Janeiro

9 Jun 2025 | Briefing note

The Eighth Plenary Meeting of the Regional Forum of Energy Planners (FOREPLEN) was successfully held on June 5–6, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro. The event took place at the offices of the Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), coordinated by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), with support from the European Union’s GET.Transform programme.…

ECLAC and SG-SICA promote the development of a regional geoportal for the integration of geospatial and statistical data

2 Jun 2025 | Briefing note

Within the framework of the joint agenda between ECLAC, CENTROESTAD, and SG-SICA, a technical assistance workshop was held from May 27 to 29 to support the design of a regional geoportal that integrates statistical and geospatial data. The initiative seeks to strengthen the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies in SICA member countries by promoting the use of open-source technological tools and successful regional experiences.…

ECLAC Highlights the Importance of Modern and Participatory Regulatory Frameworks at the III International Seminar on Strategic Financial Management in Energy Companies

30 May 2025 | Briefing note

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated in the III International Seminar on Strategic Financial Management in Energy Companies (GEFIES ), held virtually on May 28 and 29. The event was organized by the CIER Committee for Central America and the Caribbean (CECACIER) and the Regional Energy Integration Commission (CIER).…

ECLAC and ONE strengthen statistical and geospatial integration capacities in the Dominican Republic

26 May 2025 | Briefing note

During a technical assistance mission held from May 20 to 22, 2025, ECLAC and the Dominican Republic’s National Statistics Office strengthened national capacities for integrating statistical and geospatial information, promoting data interoperability, and advancing the development of a national geospatial information policy. A key outcome was the signing of a cooperation agreement with the National Geographic Institute.…

Now available on CEPALSTAT: New National and Regional Water Profiles for Latin America and the Caribbean

22 May 2025 | Briefing note

ECLAC announces the publication on CEPALSTAT of the new National and Regional Water Profiles for Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative represents a major step forward in strengthening sustainable water management in the region, thanks to a fruitful collaboration between ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division and Statistics Division. Explore the information on CEPALSTAT.…

Results from event "Tercer Diálogo Regional: El derecho a vivir en un medio ambiente sano – Soluciones endógenas frente a los límites planetarios

21 May 2025 | Briefing note

As part of the first Climate Week, to be held in Panama from May 19 to 23 of this year, the event "Tercer Diálogo Regional: El derecho a vivir en un medio ambiente sano – Soluciones endógenas frente a los límites planetarios” took place on May 20. The event was organized by the Asociación Generaciones de Paz (Asdepaz), the Coalición Regional por el Derecho a Vivir en un Medio Ambiente Sano en Centroamérica (Coredam), and the United Nations Human Rights Office High Commissioner. This regional dialogue included a panel titled “Hoja de Ruta de Panamá hacia la implementación del Acuerdo de Escazú”…

ECLAC Provides Technical Assistance to Guatemala in Workshop on Risks and Best Practices in Transmission System Tendering Processes

21 May 2025 | Briefing note

As part of the technical cooperation between Guatemala's Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a training workshop on best practices in the tendering processes for electric transmission lines was held on May 21 and 22 in Guatemala City. The event gathered national authorities, international experts, and representatives from regional organizations.…

ECLAC supports strengthening of INEC's statistical geoportal in Ecuador

19 May 2025 | Briefing note

ECLAC held a workshop at Ecuador's National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) to strengthen its statistical geoportal by diagnosing its technological infrastructure; reviewing geospatial and statistical data assets; providing training in the use and configuration of system components; and beginning the migration process for data currently hosted on ECLAC's infrastructure.…

Successful Completion of the Virtual Training Workshop on Energy Planning and SDG 7 Roadmaps in Latin America and the Caribbean

14 May 2025 | Briefing note

With great success and broad participation, the "Virtual Workshop on Energy Planning and SDG 7 Roadmap Development" concluded on May 14, 2025. The event was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), with the support of the European Union’s GET.Transform program.…

ECLAC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia hold a training workshop “Governance of Resilient Dams: Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus Approach”

7 May 2025 | Briefing note

On May 6 and 7, 2025, in the city of La Paz, the training workshop “Governance of Resilient Dams: Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystems Nexus” was held, with the participation of representatives from various national institutions, international organizations, and water management experts. The event was conducted within the framework of the Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA) Project.…

ECLAC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia organized the high-level discussion “Water at the Center of Sustainable Development” as part of the Bicentennial of the Plurinational State of Bolivia

6 May 2025 | Briefing note

With the participation of national authorities, international organizations, and regional experts, the high-level discussion “Water at the Center of Sustainable Development” was held in La Paz as part of the Bicentennial of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The event was organized by the Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).…

Blog #Leading SDG4 Education 2030 "Investing in education: An urgent call for Latin America and the Caribbean"

30 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

This article is part of the #FundEducation blog series, which focuses on the urgent need to bridge the financing gap for SDG 4: Quality Education for All. The series gathers insights from partners and experts in education finance, reflecting on the challenges of enhancing the volume, efficiency, and quality of resources dedicated to education worldwide, as well as the actions needed to ensure that education is adequately funded in the future.…

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