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Foto de participantes en el evento
23 April 2024 | News

States Parties of the Escazú Agreement Approved Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters
The decision was adopted on the second day of the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties in the first environmental treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean, being held in Chile.
How to follow the COP2 of the Escazú Agreement
18 April 2023 | News

How to Follow the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement
The main panels of the COP 2 of the first environmental treaty of Latin America and the Caribbean will be broadcast live on April 19-21, 2023. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #EscazúAgreement and #COP2Escazú.
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21 February 2023 | News

Check out the roster of candidates to the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance of the Escazu Agreement
Foto de participantes en el evento
25 October 2022 | News

Investment in Strategic Sectors and International Cooperation are Key to the Region’s Development in the Current, Critical Situation
Representatives of governments and international organizations participated in the second day of the thirty-ninth session of ECLAC, which is taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Image How to follow the COP1 Escazú
19 April 2022 | News

How to Follow the First meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement
The main panels of the COP 1 of the first environmental treaty of Latin America and the Caribbean will be broadcast live on April 20-22, 2022. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #EscazúAgreement and #COP1Escazú.
Testera reunión paralela sobre el Acuerdo de Escazú
8 March 2022 | News

Multilateral Banks and OECD View Escazú Agreement as Critical for Creating a Climate of Sustained and Sustainable Investments
In the framework of the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, a side event was held on the benefits that the environmental treaty poses for investment.
Meeting panel.
15 July 2021 | News

The Time Has Come to Bolster Access to Environmental Information, Participation and Justice, to Build a More Resilient and Sustainable World: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary took part today in Empowering people to protect the planet in a COVID-19 context, a side event to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021.
Fotografía del momento de la adopción del Acuerdo de Escazú
4 March 2021 | News

Escazú Agreement Celebrates Three Years Since its Adoption and Will Enter into Force on Mother Earth Day
Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty, which was adopted by 24 countries in the region, will enter into force on April 22, 2021, coinciding with International Mother Earth Day celebrations.
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22 January 2021 | News

ECLAC Celebrates Prompt Entry into Force of the Escazú Agreement and Highlights the Region’s Commitment to Sustainable Development and Human Rights
With the instruments of ratification of Mexico and Argentina deposited before the UN today, the minimum number of States Parties was achieved, meaning that the Regional Agreement will enter into force on April 22, 2021, which is International Mother Earth Day.
Foto grupal del evento "Jóvenes por Escazú"
8 December 2020 | News

Young People from Latin America and the Caribbean Reaffirm their Commitment to Environmental Protection and the Escazú Agreement
At a virtual side event prior to the second meeting of the signatory countries to the Agreement, young people debated about how to support the ratification and implementation of the region’s first environmental treaty.
Logo reunión
5 November 2020 | News

Forum Discussed Challenges Faced by Environmental Defenders in South America
The event was organized by UN Human Rights in South America (OHCHR), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
portada del libro
29 October 2020 | News

The Development Model Must Be Changed to Roll Back Latin America and the Caribbean’s Environmental Tragedy: Specialists
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, led the launch of the book The environmental tragedy of Latin America and the Caribbean during the United Nations regional organization’s 38th session, which was held on October 26-28.
foto de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
24 September 2020 | News

Alicia Bárcena Underlines the Importance of Open Government Principles for Monitoring Resources Dedicated to the Post-Pandemic Recovery
At a virtual leaders' summit, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary also pointed up the Escazú Agreement, which guarantees access to information, justice and public participation in environmental matters.
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24 June 2020 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Supporting Caribbean Countries on Their Path Towards a Sustainable Recovery with Equality

The United Nations regional organization ratified its “Caribbean First” strategy in times of pandemic, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
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.
Reunión sobre el Acuerdo de Escazú, realizada en Nueva York el lunes 15 de julio de 2019
15 July 2019 | News

Ensuring Environmental Rights of the Most Vulnerable is Fundamental to Combating Inequality and Achieving Sustainable Development
During a side-event to the 2019 United Nations High-Level Political Forum, experts reaffirm the importance of the Escazú Agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (center) during the side-event of the Escazú Agreement
25 April 2019 | News

Countries Urge for the Prompt Ratification of the Escazú Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters
Authorities and experts reiterated its importance for environmental democracy in the region at a workshop held during the Forum of the Countries of Latin America on Sustainable Development 2019.
Evento sobre ratificación del Acuerdo de Escazú en la Open Society de Nueva York.
27 September 2018 | News

Authorities, Experts and Members of Civil Society Underscore the Importance of Promptly Ratifying the Escazú Agreement
An event held at the Open Society Foundation in New York brought together various stakeholders who have participated in the process of this treaty, which was already signed by 14 countries of the region today at UN headquarters.
Imagen del side event del HLPF sobre democracia ambiental
11 July 2018 | News

Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters Strengthens Democracy and Promotes Growth with Equality and Sustainability
At a side event to the High-level Political Forum being held in New York, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, called on countries to sign the legal instrument.
Group photo of the lawyers attending the course of International Law at ECLAC
23 April 2018 | News

United Nations Course on International Law Begins its Second Session at ECLAC
The activity brings together 25 lawyers from 21 countries in the region and is organized by the UN Office of Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the government of Chile and ECLAC.

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