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28 April 2023 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Pick Up the Pace to Achieve Fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Halfway through the period agreed upon by United Nations Member States in 2015, greater progress on the targets will require the participation of all stakeholders as well as structural transformations in the region, delegates warned at the conclusion of the Sixth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development.
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.
Photo of meeting participants
20 April 2023 | News

Parliamentarians Commit to Building a Regional Agenda for Climate Ambition and a Just Transition
The first Parliamentary Summit on Climate Change and Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean took place today at ECLAC.
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.
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.
Banner of meeting.
18 April 2023 | Announcement

Parliamentary Summit on Climate Change and Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Take Place at ECLAC
The event will be held on Thursday, April 20 in the framework of the first in-person meeting of the Parliamentary Observatory on Climate Change and Just Transition (OPCC).
Pdte Argentina, Alberto Fernández, y Secretario Ejecutivo CEPAL, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs
17 April 2023 | Announcement

Argentina’s President Will Participate in Inauguration of the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement
President Alberto Fernández will speak at the opening session of the COP 2 of Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty, on April 19 at the Centro Cultural Kirchner in Buenos Aires.
Banner Forum of Sustainable Development 2023
13 April 2023 | Announcement

The Region’s Countries Will Meet at ECLAC to Evaluate Progress on Fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The sixth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, convened each year under ECLAC’s auspices, will be held on April 25-28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile.
31 March 2023 | Infographic

Where are we now: Improving Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
This infographic provides an overview of the Caribbean's progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on eight small island developing states (SIDS), including Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. It highlights the steps being taken to enhance planning systems for sustainable development through integrated, evidence-based decision-making and coordinated national strategies. Key recommendations for policymakers include strengthening institutional capacity, promoting vertical and horizontal integration, enhancing research and innovation, and fostering regional cooperation. Caribbean countries are actively pursuing these actions, with many having established national frameworks aligned with the 2030 Agenda. Despite the progress, the infographic emphasizes the need for further investment in monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure effective, evidence-based development planning. It concludes by encouraging partnerships and collaboration to accelerate the region's sustainable development efforts. More detailed information can be accessed via a provided link.
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.
25 March 2023 | Press Release

ECLAC Presents New Opportunities for Growth, Collaboration and Sustainable Development to Ibero-America’s Heads of State and Government
The document seeks to contribute to the debates of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit, which concludes today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
El Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, durante la presentación LEO 2022
23 March 2023 | News

The Green Transition and Productive Development Policies are Essential Elements for Changing the Region’s Development Model
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, participated in the presentation of the Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) report, in the framework of the XIV Business Meeting of the Ibero-American Summit 2023.
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.
15 de March de 2023 | Infographic

Infographic What is ECLAC and what does it do?
ECLAC is an organization that conducts applied research of excellence and provides technical assistance to the governments of the region in order to formulate and monitor public policies. The historical focus of ECLAC’s subregional headquarters in Mexico is and has been the integration of the countries with which it works: Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico and Panama.
15 de March de 2023 | Infographic

Infografía Que e um DaLA Português
A Comissão Econômica para a América Latina e o Caribe (CEPAL) é pioneira na avaliação de desastres.
15 March 2023 | Infographic

Infographic DaLA Français
15 March 2023 | Infographic

Infographic What is a DaLA?
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is a pioneer in disaster assessment in the region and developed a methodology called DaLA to assess the damages and losses caused by disasters. Find out in this infographic what it is, how it works and what it is for countries.
15 de March de 2023 | Infographic

Infografía ¿Qué es un DaLA?
La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) es pionera en la evaluación de desastres en la región y desarrollo una metodología llamada DaLA. Conozca en esta infografía qué es, cómo funciona y para qué sirve a los países.
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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
31 January 2023 | Infographic

Where are we now: Building a digital Caribbean for all.
This infographic introduces the findings from Study 112, focusing on the digital transformation journey across Caribbean nations. It highlights the varying stages of digital inclusion within countries like Anguilla, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, and others. The central aim is to ensure equal access to digital tools and technologies, addressing digital inequalities that mirror social inequalities, particularly in gender, migration, disability, and rural populations. Key challenges for policymakers include broadband access, digital skills training, and cybersecurity. The infographic presents a five-step strategy to build a digitally inclusive Caribbean, emphasizing people-centered transformation, data-driven approaches, and enhancing digital literacy.

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