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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.

Foto del Presidente de Chile, Gabriel Boric

21 April 2024 | Announcement

President of Chile will Inaugurate the Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

Gabriel Boric will speak in the opening session of the COP 3 of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty tomorrow, Monday 22 April, at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

17 April 2024 | Announcement

Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement Will Be Held at ECLAC’s Headquarters in Santiago, Chile

The COP 3 of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty will bring together on April 22-24 authorities from the region’s countries, representatives of regional and international organizations and members of the public.

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22 September 2023 | Announcement

Second Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Be Held in Panama

The meeting will take place on September 26-28, 2023 with the purpose of sharing experiences and best practices in the promotion, prevention and protection of people who defend the environment.

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.

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.

Image event entry into force of the Escazú Agreement

19 April 2021 | Announcement

Countries Will Celebrate the Escazú Agreement’s Entry into Force on International Mother Earth Day

The day of celebrations will take place virtually on April 22, the date on which the provisions of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty will officially go into effect.

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).

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.

El seminario se realizó en la sede de la CEPAL en Santiago de Chile

14 de August de 2018 | News

El desarrollo sostenible en América Latina requiere de una minería respetuosa de los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente

Expertos debaten en seminario en la CEPAL sobre los efectos sociales, económicos y ambientales que genera la actividad minera en la región.

10 de August de 2018 | Announcement

Expertos debatirán sobre el papel de las Defensorías del Pueblo en la promoción de una minería respetuosa con los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente

Seminario se realizará el 14 y 15 de agosto en la sede de la CEPAL, en Santiago de Chile.

16 March 2017 | Announcement

Brasilia Will Host New Round of Negotiations for Regional Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

The meeting will be held March 20-24, 2017 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in the Brazilian capital.

15 November 2016 | Announcement

Countries of the Region Will Resume Negotiations in Santiago for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

New round of discussions will be held at ECLAC’s headquarters on November 21-25, 2016.

Photo of the Principle 10 meeting in Panama

30 October 2015 | News

In Panama Countries Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

The third meeting of the negotiating committee on the regional instrument will take place in April 2016 in Uruguay.

22 October 2015 | News

UN experts urge Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt trend-setting agreement on environmental democracy

Press release of the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations for Human Rights (OHCHR).

22 October 2015 | Announcement

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Will Meet in Panama to Negotiate Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

The second meeting of the negotiating committee on the regional agreement will be held October 27-29. Follow the live broadcast.

25 August 2015 | News

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States Parties of the Escazú Agreement Approved Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters

President of Chile will Inaugurate the Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement Will Be Held at ECLAC’s Headquarters in Santiago, Chile

Second Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Be Held in Panama

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

The Time Has Come to Bolster Access to Environmental Information, Participation and Justice, to Build a More Resilient and Sustainable World: Alicia Bárcena

Countries Will Celebrate the Escazú Agreement’s Entry into Force on International Mother Earth Day

Forum Discussed Challenges Faced by Environmental Defenders in South America

Countries Urge for the Prompt Ratification of the Escazú Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters

Authorities, Experts and Members of Civil Society Underscore the Importance of Promptly Ratifying the Escazú Agreement

El desarrollo sostenible en América Latina requiere de una minería respetuosa de los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente

Expertos debatirán sobre el papel de las Defensorías del Pueblo en la promoción de una minería respetuosa con los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente

Brasilia Will Host New Round of Negotiations for Regional Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

Countries of the Region Will Resume Negotiations in Santiago for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

In Panama Countries Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

UN experts urge Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt trend-setting agreement on environmental democracy

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Will Meet in Panama to Negotiate Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters

Caribbean Countries Identify Challenges and Opportunities for Making Progress on Access Rights in Environmental Matters

Informe analiza desafíos de Chile en materia de información ambiental

Países avanzan hacia futuro acuerdo regional en asuntos ambientales

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