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22 April 2024 | Press Release

COP 3 of the Escazú Agreement Begins at ECLAC with the Commemoration of International Mother Earth Day
The third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty was inaugurated by Chilean President Gabriel Boric. During this event, the Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters will be presented.
30 November 2023 | Infographic

ECLAC takes part in COP 28
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), a crucial milestone in the fight against the climate and ecological crisis, which is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December. The ECLAC delegation is headed by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the regional body, who will participate in various sessions of the global forum. You can learn more about ECLAC's participation in COP28 in the following image (click on the image to see it in full).
Closing session photo.
28 April 2021 | News

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Affirm their Commitment to Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
The Regional review meeting on implementation of the Global Compact concluded today with a call to work so that migration can be an option rather than an obligation.
26 April 2021 | Press Release

Countries Reiterate Commitment to Implementing the Global Compact and Urge for Viewing Migration as a Contribution to Democracy, Diversity and Sustainable Development
The Regional review meeting on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was inaugurated today.
Panel de la reunión.
16 de March de 2021 | News

El Acuerdo de Escazú es hoy más necesario que nunca: CEPAL
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comisión regional, Alicia Bárcena, participó hoy en el evento "Enfoque de derechos y recuperación sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe", paralelo al Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible.
Cover book Climate Change and Human Rights
9 December 2019 | News

ECLAC and OHCHR Warn about the Grave Human Rights Impact of Climate Change
In a joint publication, the organizations highlighted the Escazú Agreement as a valuable regional contribution for ensuring that actions related to the environment and climate respect, protect and effectively fulfill human rights and basic democratic principles.
20 March 2015 | Statement

International Day of Happiness
"Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
26 February 2015 | Press Release

In Paraguay, UN Chief Sets Sights on Post-2015 Development Agenda
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with President Horacio Cartes Jara at the Government Palace.