List of content type Briefing note

View results Filter list

Filters

757 search results. Displaying 20 per page.

Webinar for World Water Day: Glacier and Water Tower Preservation – Celebrating 200 Years of Relations between Chile and the Netherlands

24 March 2025 | Briefing note

As part of the United Nations System’s 2025 World Water Day and in commemoration of 200 years of diplomatic relations between Chile and the Netherlands, a high-level webinar was held on March 24 focusing on the preservation of glaciers and water towers. This initiative brought together authorities, water resource specialists, glaciologists, diplomatic representatives, and international organizations with the goal of highlighting the urgent need to protect these strategic ecosystems, which are essential for water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development in Latin America and the…

ECLAC Presents Contribution to UN World Water Resources Report at 2025 World Glaciers and Water Day Event

21 March 2025 | Briefing note

On March 21, 2025, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated virtually in the regional hybrid event “Celebration of the First World Glaciers Day and World Water Day: Glacier Conservation,” held in Calafate, Argentina. The event brought together experts, authorities, and civil society representatives, with the aim of discussing the challenges and opportunities surrounding glacier conservation in the region, in the context of the International Year of Glacier Preservation and World Water Day.…

High-Level Dialogue on World Water Day 2025: Water as a Pillar of Development

19 March 2025 | Briefing note

To commemorate World Water Day 2025, a high-level event was held at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, bringing together more than 200 participants, including government representatives, academics, international organizations, and key stakeholders from the water sector. This event, organized by ECLAC and various national institutions, provided a space for in-depth reflection on the challenges and opportunities for sustainable water management in the Dominican Republic and Latin America and the Caribbean.…

Technical Assistance and Training Mission by ECLAC in the Dominican Republic: Promoting Circular Economy in the Drinking Water and Sanitation Sector

18 March 2025 | Briefing note

The Natural Resources Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) carried out a technical assistance and training mission in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on March 17 and 18, 2025. The mission was conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI) and included the participation of representatives from the water sector across various national institutions. This initiative aimed to strengthen local capacities in implementing a circular economy approach in the drinking water and sanitation sector, with particular focus o…

The Committe to Support Implementation and Compliance of the Escazu Agreement will visit Saint Lucia

12 March 2025 | Briefing note

The Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance (Committee) is a subsidiary body of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement, to promote the implementation and support the Parties in the implementation of the Agreement. According to the Rules relating to the Structure and Function of the Committee (COP Decision I/3) and its Working Modalities (LC/TS.2024/33), one of the functions of the Committee is to carry out periodic consultations and dialogues with the Parties, in an open, constructive and interactive manner on any matter related to the implementation and com…

The national training workshop on National Inclusion Accounts (NIA) in Jamaica was successfully completed

28 February 2025 | Briefing note

A national training workshop focused on National Inclusion Accounts (NIA) was held in Kingston, Jamaica from February 24-28, 2025. This event was organized by CELADE - ECLAC Population Division, in collaboration with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and UNFPA. The main objective of the workshop was to strengthen national technical capacity to produce National Inclusion Accounts (NIA) and to analyze the impacts of population aging on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, as well as its subsequent application in public policy. …

Fifth Online Training Session within the Framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) for the Dominican Republic: Water Valuation – Schools of Economic Thought, Pricing, Costs, and Value

14 February 2025 | Briefing note

The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC held the fifth online training session for members of government institutions in the Dominican Republic, as part of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability). This session focused on the economic valuation of water as a key mechanism for achieving efficient and sustainable water management.…

Fourth Virtual Capacity Building Session within the Framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) for the Dominican Republic: The Water Convention – Challenges and Opportunities in the Dominican Republic

7 February 2025 | Briefing note

In the virtual meeting on transboundary water management, experts and representatives from international organizations analyzed the challenges and opportunities related to the Dominican Republic’s accession to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses (UN Watercourses Convention). This international legal instrument establishes the rights and obligations of countries that share watercourses. During the session, specialists highlighted the significance of the accession process and its implications for regional cooperation in water resour…

Activities of the Members of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Expert Group on Water Resources during 2024

6 January 2025 | Briefing note

Water management is a complex challenge that requires a collaborative approach, as it encompasses multiple dimensions and stakeholders, demanding a strong commitment to foster dialogue and cooperation. In this context, the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Expert Group on Water Resources (LAC), established in 2022, serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovative solutions that benefit the region. Through this platform, collaboration is encouraged in events, publications, and projects involving various stakeholders related to water issues in the region…

United States Trade Developments 2024 Briefing Notes

3 January 2025 | Briefing note

United States Trade Developments 2024 provides an overview of selected developments in United States trade relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. Following the global focus on the climate crisis and the specific emphasis on President Biden’s trade policy on advancing a sustainable environment and climate path, the report includes a section on trade in circular economy goods.…

ECLAC Participated in the RELAC Workshop on Climate Crisis and Its Impact on Short-Term Management of the Electric Sector in Colombia to Address the Energy Transition

27 December 2024 | Briefing note

In Bogotá, ECLAC participated in a key workshop on resilient energy planning for Latin America and the Caribbean. Within the framework of the RELAC Initiative, public and private leaders debated strategies to address climate challenges and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. Conclusions and priorities were defined as a decisive step toward achieving the goal of 80% renewable energy in the regional electricity mix by 2030.…

The Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development Concludes with Renewed Commitments to a Just Energy Transition

24 December 2024 | Briefing note

The Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development brought together global leaders and experts in Bangkok to address the challenges and opportunities of an inclusive energy transition. Over three days of intense discussions, key strategies were explored to expand access to renewable energy, promote gender equity, and strengthen regional cooperation. The event concluded with the signing of a United Nations Joint Statement, reaffirming the global commitment to building a sustainable and socially equitable energy future.…

Advances in the ROSA Project: Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability - Year 2: April 2024 - January 2025

23 December 2024 | Briefing note

Since its inception, the ROSA Project (Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) has been tasked with addressing the so-called water and sanitation crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean. One of its main strategies has been to contribute to accelerating the achievement of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). However, the region generally lacks reliable statistics and information on water management, governance, and environmental aspects. Additionally, there is fragmentation of existing information across various national institutions, as well as unequal capacitie…

757 search results. Displaying 20 per page.