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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.

21 April 2023 | Press Release

Member Countries of the Escazú Agreement End COP 2 in Argentina with a Call for Deepening its Implementation at the National Level

At the second meeting of the Conference of the Parties, the first seven members of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance of the treaty were elected.

19 April 2023 | Press Release

First Members of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement Will Be Elected in Argentina

The second meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 2) to the first environmental treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean began in Buenos Aires with the presence of Argentine President Alberto Fernández, authorities from various countries of the region, representatives of regional and international organizations, and members of the public.

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.

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.

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.

4 March 2019 | Press Release

ECLAC Urges All Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to Sign and Ratify the Escazú Agreement

On the first anniversary of its adoption, the organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, publishes an open letter highlighting the relevance of this first environmental treaty in the region.

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.

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 March 2017 | Press Release

Countries Resume Negotiations in Brazil on Unprecedented Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters

A legal instrument is expected on rights of access to environmental information, participation and justice for 2017.