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World Habitat Day

5 October 2015 | Briefing note

We invite you to review the information available about this topic.…

United Nations Special Rapporteurs underscore access rights in Human Rights Council interactive dialogue

17 September 2015 | Briefing note

In the interactive dialogue on toxic wastes and safe drinking water and sanitation of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva on 16 and 17 September 2015, the Special Rapporteurs on human rights and hazardous substances and wastes, Mr. Başkut Tuncak (Turkey), and on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Mr. Léo Heller (Brazil), highlighted the importance of the rights of access to information, participation and justice in environmental matters for their respective mandates.…

Invitation Green Aruba VI 27 & 28 October, 2015

1 September 2015 | Briefing note

Good day and welcome to Green Aruba VI! Over the past six years Green Aruba conference has evolved into an excellent platform for the exchange of information and knowledge of sustainable and best practices for the desired transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more environmentally friendly energy sources and resources. Besides showcasing Aruba´s progress and challenges in regard to the accelerated penetration of renewables in the total energy mix, we would also like to exhibit the experiences and knowledge of other institutions and island nations in this field. Sharing the achievements on th…

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31 August 2015 | Briefing note

Check the latest acquisitions bulletin, prepared by the ECLAC Libraries of Santiago, Mexico and Port Spain, in one place. List of new books for August: ://www.pinterest.com/bibliotecacepal/august-bulletin Follow our subject boards: Agriculture and Rural Development Economic Development / Desarrollo Economico Energy / Energía Environment / Medio ambiente Foresight / Prospectiva Gender / Género Industrial Development and Policy / Política y Desarrollo Industrial Information society & ICT / Sociedad de la Información y TIC Infrastructure / Infraestructura Innovati…

ECLAC at First Caribbean Technology and Innovation for Digital Economy (TIDE) Conference

27 August 2015 | Briefing note

This week, ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean is participating at the first Caribbean Technology and Innovation for Digital Economy (TIDE) Conference, both as a presenter and as an exhibitor during the three-day conference, which takes place from August 25th-27th, 2015, at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre in Port of Spain.…

Umoja´s Open house

27 August 2015 | Briefing note

On August 26th, "Umoja´s Open house" was held in the reading room of CRIDD for the Subregional Headquarters of ECLAC / Mexico. 67 days to the implementation, working spaces were organized to explain different issues, such as Blackout period, the existent resources to support Umoja´s users, the Gantt chart of activities before D-day, among others and involve all staff in such a major change for the organization, in an informal event in which there were snacks and a raffle. The event was held from 9-2 pm.…

International Youth Day: information resources in the ECLAC Library

12 August 2015 | Briefing note

2015 International Youth Day: Youth Civic Engagement The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development. Yet often the opportunities for youth to engage politically, economically and socially are low or non-existent. Learn about the information available on this topic: Recursos electrónicos y bases de datos Revistas electrónicas Publicaciones de la CEPAL Guía de Investigacion sobre Juventud e Inclusión Social Youth in the Caribbean Development Portal If you need more information or guidance on the use of electronic resources, contact the Library v…

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – Information resources in the ECLAC Library

9 August 2015 | Briefing note

2015 Theme: "Post 2015 Agenda: Ensuring indigenous peoples' health and well-being" This year's theme puts a spotlight on the issue of indigenous peoples' access to health care services, as improving indigenous peoples’ health remains a critical challenge for indigenous peoples, Member States and the United Nations. Review the information resources available in the ECLAC Library on this topic: Electronic resources and databases Research Guide on: “Pueblos indígenas” ECLAC Publications If you need more information or guidance on the use of electronic resources, contact the Library via email: b…

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