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Experts highlight the strategic role of low-emission hydrogen for the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean

6 Oct 2025 | Briefing note

With the participation of specialists from various countries of the region and from the international community, the Expert Workshop “Reflections on the Role of Low-Emission Hydrogen in the Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean” concluded at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile. The event was organized by ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Korea.…

ECLAC Launches Collaboration with Honduras to Strengthen Resilient Power System Planning

23 Jun 2025 | Briefing note

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), with support from the European program GET.Transform and within the framework of the Regional Forum of Energy Planners (FOREPLEN), has initiated key technical assistance with the Honduran Ministry of Energy. This collaboration aims to strengthen resilient energy planning in the country by applying the methodology developed by ECLAC.…

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 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 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.…

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 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 Dec 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 Dec 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.…

The Regional Energy Transition Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean were successfully held in Guatemala

11 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

Between November 26 and 29, 2024, the Energy Transition Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean took place in Guatemala City. The event was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in collaboration with Guatemala's Ministry of Energy and Mines and the European Union’s Get.Transform program. High-level representatives, experts, and energy professionals convened to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the region's energy transition.…

ECLAC Participated in the IX Edition of Energy Week Held from October 28 to November 1 in Asunción, Paraguay

5 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

At the LIV Meeting of Ministers, held within the framework of the IX Energy Week, ministerial authorities resolved to create the Regional Energy Planning Council, affiliated with OLADE. This Council will be coordinated by OLADE's Permanent Secretariat and will have the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) as a technical support body.…

ECLAC promotes the Regional Energy Compacts of the SICA countries, a significant step towards a sustainable energy future

26 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

The aim of the Compacts, aligned with the targets of SDG 7, is to guarantee universal access to electricity, promote the use of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency in the region. ECLAC has promoted this initiative, with an inclusive and transformative approach, to advance energy integration in the SICA countries and their sustainable development.…

ECLAC Supports Guatemala's Energy Transition Process

26 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

ECLAC supports the government of Guatemala in identifying and analyzing institutional and governance challenges to implement strategies and public policies that strengthen the energy transition and promote a more sustainable and inclusive mining sector.…

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