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Advancing Cooperation on Transboundary Waters in Latin America and the Caribbean

28 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

With strong regional participation, the Regional Webinar on Transboundary Waters in Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by UNESCO, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe), and ECLAC. The event aimed to present the main findings of the Third Progress Report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 and to discuss strategies for strengthening water cooperation across the region. SDG Indicator 6.5.2 measures the proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation, a key metric for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanit…

Sixth Online Training Session within the Framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) for the Dominican Republic: Circular Economy, Methane, and Indicators in Water Management

24 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC conducted the sixth 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 explored the concept of the circular economy from an environmental perspective, examining the impact of wastewater treatment on climate change and global warming. It also highlighted the potential of circular systems to contribute to climate mitigation efforts and to promote a more sustainable approach to water resource management.…

Open letter on the occasion of International Mother Earth Day and the fourth anniversary of the entry into force of the Escazu Agreement

22 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

Dear friends, Today, 22 April, we celebrate International Mother Earth Day as well as a crucial milestone environmental democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: the entry into force four years ago of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement), following the deposit of the eleventh instrument of ratification. This landmark moment in regional multilateral cooperation solidified a shared commitment to environmental rights as essential pillars of sustainable devel…

ECLAC promotes capacity building in water governance in Argentina’s Federal Training Program for the third consecutive year

22 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

As part of the Federal Training Program on Integrated Water Resources Management, ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division delivered a masterclass on water governance. The event, held in a hybrid format, brought together professionals from provincial agencies across Argentina and, for the third consecutive year, contributed to strengthening technical capacities for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient water management in the face of current challenges.…

IX Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights highlights the essential role of the Escazú Agreement in promoting responsible business conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean

11 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

São Paulo, 11 April 2025 The Escazú Agreement was highlighted as a cornerstone for advancing responsible business conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 9th United Nations Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights, held from 9 to 11 April 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. Its relevance was particularly emphasized in discussions concerning environmental protection and the rights of human rights defenders. Bringing together more than 600 participants from across the region — including government officials, business representatives, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, acade…

The Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean successfully concludes

10 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

From April 7 to 10, the city of Basseterre hosted the Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean, a key gathering for strengthening environmental democracy in the region. The event was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in its capacity as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement, together with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Women, UNEP, and UNDP. The forum took place in person, with a l…

With technical assistance from ECLAC, the Ministry of Finance of Chile identifies that more than 22% of public spending contributes to gender equality

10 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

The Division for Gender Affairs of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) participated in the seminar "Closing gender gaps through fiscal management in Chile: Gender-responsive budgeting," where the study "Gender-responsive budgeting: Gender tagging 2025" was presented. The seminar also featured, among others, remarks by the Minister of Finance, Mario Marcel, and the Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Antonia Orellana. Since 2023, the Ministry of Finance has received technical assistance from ECLAC and UN Women on this matter.…

Toward the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, ECLAC Convened the Specialized Agencies for the Advancement of Women

10 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

Twenty-Seventh Meeting of the Specialized Agencies and Other United Nations Bodies on the Advancement of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean (OEM27) was held as part of the preparatory roadmap toward the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, to be held from 12 to 15 August in Mexico City. …

Latin American and Caribbean countries advance preparations for the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

8 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

As part of the preparatory process for the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, to be held from 12 to 15 August 2025 in Mexico City, the Subregional Meetings were held on 27 March and 8–9 April 2025, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its role as Technical Secretariat, in coordination with UN Women and under the leadership of the Government of Mexico as host country.…

The visit of the Committee to Support the Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement to Saint Lucia comes to a positive close, underscoring the country's leadership in the Caribbean

4 Apr 2025 | Briefing note

The Committee to Support the Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement, as part of its consultative and dialogue role with the Parties, visited Saint Lucia from 3 to 4 April 2025. Preparation of the visit Prior to the visit, a list of topics for consultation and dialogue was developed and agreed upon by Saint Lucia and the Committee (see the agreed agenda here). The visit was announced on March, 12 on the websites of the Escazú Agreement and the Committee, along with the agreed agenda. Subsequently, to support the Committee in its preparations, questionnaires were sent to public in…

Launch of the Circular Economy Initiative in Wastewater Treatment Plants for Methane Recovery in Colombia

27 Mar 2025 | Briefing note

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, a virtual event marked the official launch of a joint initiative between the Water and Basic Sanitation Regulation Commission (CRA), the Ministry of Energy of Colombia, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The initiative aims to apply a circular economy approach to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the country, promoting the capture and valorization of methane as a strategy to mitigate climate change and improve the energy efficiency of the sector.…

The Virtual Capacity Building Cycle of the ROSA Project in the Dominican Republic has Concluded: Strengthening Capacities for Sustainable Water Management

24 Mar 2025 | Briefing note

With the sixth and final session held on February 24, the online capacity building cycle organized by ECLAC within the framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) successfully concluded. This initiative was aimed at government institutions in the Dominican Republic. Over the course of three key sessions, priority topics were addressed, including transboundary cooperation, the economic valuation of water, and circular models applied to the water sector—thus consolidating a comprehensive training process for more resilient and efficient water resource managem…

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

24 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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…

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