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10 August 2023 | Press Release

Members of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement Assume Their Functions

The swearing-in ceremony and first meeting of the Committee elected during the first regional environmental treaty’s COP 2 took place at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

Canciller Santiago Cafiero y José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL.

31 March 2023 | Announcement

Argentina Will Host the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

The COP 2 of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty will bring together authorities from the region’s countries, representatives of regional and international organizations and members of the public, on April 19-21 in Buenos Aires.

22 April 2022 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Reaffirm the Escazú Agreement as a Fundamental Tool for Ensuring a Healthy Environment for Present and Future Generations

The final day of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 1) to the Agreement included a high-level event in celebration of the first anniversary of its entry into force and International Mother Earth Day.

20 April 2022 | Press Release

States Parties to the Escazú Agreement Call for Joint Action to Promote Latin America and the Caribbean’s First Environmental Treaty

Chilean President Gabriel Boric, along with other authorities from the region, representatives of the United Nations and of the public, kicked off the Conference of the Parties (COP1) of the Agreement at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

18 April 2022 | Announcement

Chile’s President Will Inaugurate the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

At ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile, President Gabriel Boric will lead the opening ceremony of COP 1 of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty next Wednesday, April 20.

8 April 2022 | Announcement

First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement Will Take Place at ECLAC’s Headquarters

COP 1 of the region’s first environmental agreement will be held on April 20-22 in Santiago, Chile, bringing together countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, representatives of regional and international organizations and members of the public.

22 April 2021 | Press Release

Escazú Agreement Enters into Force in Latin America and the Caribbean on International Mother Earth Day

On the day of celebrations organized by ECLAC, the region’s countries reaffirmed the importance of the first regional environmental treaty and their commitment to protecting the planet and the people who defend it.

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.

9 December 2020 | Press Release

Signatory Countries to the Escazú Agreement Call for Working Together to Defend Fundamental Rights and Foster Sustainable Development in the Region

The second meeting of the signatory countries to Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty is being held virtually on December 9-10, under the auspices of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.

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).

27 September 2018 | Press Release

Fourteen Countries Sign New Generation Agreement at UN Headquarters on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters

The “Escazú Agreement” was opened for signing by Latin American and Caribbean States in a ceremony held in the context of the UN General Assembly in New York.

26 September 2018 | Op-ed

The Escazú Agreement: An Environmental Milestone for Latin America and the Caribbean

Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC.

4 March 2018 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Adopts Its First Binding Regional Agreement to Protect Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

Delegates from the countries attending the ninth meeting of the Negotiating Committee on Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration approved the final text in Costa Rica.

24 March 2017 | Press Release

Negotiations for Regional Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters Will Continue in Argentina

Countries will advance on the quest for a legal instrument on the application of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in late July in Buenos Aires.

21 June 2016 | Op-ed

More Citizenship for Sustainable Development

Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, and Carlos de Miguel, Head of the Policies for Sustainable Development Unit of the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division of ECLAC (published in ECLAC Notes Nº 88, June 2016).

1 March 2016 | Announcement

Third Round of Negotiations for Agreement on the Application of Principle 10 in Environmental Matters Will Be Held in Uruguay

Delegates from the countries that signed the declaration on rights of access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters will meet on April 5-8 in Montevideo.