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24 April 2024 | Press Release

COP 3 of the Escazú Agreement Reinforces the Commitment to Recognize, Protect and Promote All the Rights of Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters
At the conclusion of the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties, the countries agreed on the urgency of integrating and strengthening the gender perspective in the Agreement and adopted various decisions regarding the regional treaty.
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.
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.
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.
Laptop screen with the COP3 of the Escazú Agreement logo
19 April 2024 | News

How to Follow the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

The main panels of the COP 3 of the first environmental treaty of Latin America and the Caribbean will be broadcast live on April 22-24, 2024. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #EscazúAgreement and #COP3Escazú.
Logo COP3 Escazú Agreement Eng
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.
Photo of the meeting
24 January 2024 | News

Countries Pay Tribute to the Legacy of Hernán Santa Cruz, One of the Most Important Figures in Latin American and Global Diplomacy
At a ceremony held in the framework of a special meeting of ECOSOC, which took place in Chile, ECLAC launched a new edition of the renowned Chilean lawyer’s memoirs entitled “Cooperate or Perish: The Dilemma of the World Community.”
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).
27 September 2023 | Press Release

States and Governments in Latin America and the Caribbean Are Urged to Bolster the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters
The Second Annual Forum began in Panama, stressing the importance of the Escazú Agreement as an instrument for ensuring democracy, environmental protection, the rule of law, sustainable development and the defense of individuals and groups in situations of vulnerability.
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.
Fotografía de los participantes en la reunión.
14 de June de 2023 | News

Especialistas destacan las múltiples contribuciones de las personas migrantes al desarrollo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe
En seminario regional, expertos instaron a garantizar que la migración sea una opción informada y libre, y no una necesidad impuesta por las carencias y el sufrimiento.
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.
foto de participantes en la reunión
16 March 2023 | News

Implementing Principles on Responsible Business Conduct is Crucial for Moving Towards Sustainable Development in the Region
Representatives of government, international organizations, the private sector and civil society participated in a seminar organized by the Norwegian Embassy in Chile, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and ECLAC.
Imagen del banner principal de las Notas de Población.
2 de December de 2021 | News

CEPAL abre nueva convocatoria para la presentación de artículos académicos en temas de población
La revista Notas de Población número 114, publicación semestral del Centro Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Demografía (CELADE)-División de Población, continuará privilegiando los trabajos que aborden el impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en la dinámica demográfica de la región.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
28 de October de 2021 | News

Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL recibe Condecoración de la Orden "El Quinto Sol" por su compromiso incondicional con la promoción de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas

La distinción, otorgada en el marco de la XV Asamblea General del FILAC, destaca el trabajo realizado por Alicia Bárcena en la búsqueda de un mundo más equitativo, respetuoso e intercultural.
28 de October de 2021 | Speech

Ceremonia de Condecoración de la Orden "El Quinto Sol", en el marco de la XV Asamblea General del FILAC
Palabras de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
Meeting panel.
22 October 2021 | News

Older Persons’ Rights Must Be at the Center of Public Policy Responses with a Human Rights, Gender and Interculturality Perspective
Authorities from the region participated today in a ceremony for the Americas launch of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030, organized by the Government of Chile, ECLAC and PAHO.
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.
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.
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.

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