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Activities of the members of the Regional Expert Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean between December 2022 and April 2023

12 May 2023 | Briefing note

The Regional Experts Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean was created in the preparatory framework for the 2023 World Water Conference. Between December 2022 and April 2023, its members have promoted various activities that contribute to the acceleration of compliance with SDG 6. You can find expanded information on selected activities below:…

The ECLAC Water Team holds a master class on water governance in the Federal Training Program on Integrated Water Resources Management, organized by the Federal Investment Council of Argentina.

27 Apr 2023 | Briefing note

The Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division (NRD) of ECLAC participated in the module on key concepts for water management of the Federal Training Program, organized by the Federal Investment Council of Argentina (CFI), directed to professionals who work in the management of water resources at the provincial level.…

SDG 6 meeting at the 6th Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2023

27 Apr 2023 | Briefing note

On Thursday, April 27th, the first meeting of the 6th forum on SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation, took place. This meeting served as a space for reflection and exchange of experiences on issues related to water resource management. A variety of actors, both from the public and private sectors, had space to share their thoughts. Countries also shared their vision on SDG 6 and what is being done to reach the 2030 goals. Important topics such as drought, floods, water financing, and governance were highlighted throughout the session.…

Sixth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

20 Apr 2023 | Briefing note

The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is State-led and open to participation by all Latin American and Caribbean countries. It is convened under the auspices of ECLAC and guided by the principles established for all follow-up and review processes by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in September 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly.…

The United Nations Regional Commissions got together to share the outcomes of the regional preparatory meetings and dialogues convened for the UN Water Conference

24 Mar 2023 | Briefing note

On the third day of the United Nations Water Conference 2023, ECLAC participated in the side event Accelerating the implementation of the Water Action Agenda , co-organized by the five United Nations Regional Commissions, for Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, West Asia and Africa.…

Review the details of the Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability session at the United Nations Water Conference

23 Mar 2023 | Briefing note

This week, ECLAC co-organized, together with the Ministry of Housing, City and Territory of Colombia, the side event Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA): promoting the Regional Water Action Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean”. This was presented during the United Nations Water Conference 2023, currently taking place in New York.…

ECLAC participates in the side event "Promotion of Water Security in the Central American Integration System (SICA), Central America and the Dominican Republic: challenges and opportunities" on the second day of the 2023 United Nations Water Conference.

23 Mar 2023 | Briefing note

Last Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, the Natural Resources Division participated in the side event organized by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), in New York, United States.…

Review the participation of ECLAC promoting the action agenda for water for Latin America and the Caribbean at the United Nations Water Conference

22 Mar 2023 | Briefing note

ECLAC has presented a Regional Action Agenda for Water, which consolidates the commitments of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean at the United Nations Water Conference in New York. This, to face the challenge of achieving Goal 6 of the 2023 Sustainable Development Agenda, to guarantee the availability of water and its sustainable management and sanitation for all.…

75 years of ECLAC

24 Feb 2023 | Briefing note

New website highlights the contributions of ECLAC to Latin America and the Caribbean in the past 75 years Learn about the history of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and discover how it has shaped thinking on public policy and development and supported the region by promoting economic, social and sustainable development initiatives over almost eight decades.…

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