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1 June 2021 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Prioritizing Nature-based Solutions to Protect Ecosystem Integrity and Biodiversity, and Place Value on their Contribution to the Economy and Society
At an event organized by the Regional Office of UNEP and the National College of Mexico, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary urged for changing the development paradigm that has led to overshooting the planet’s limits, with high economic and social costs.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
28 May 2021 | News

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Highlights Joint Work with the OECD to Support the Sustainable Development of Latin American and Caribbean Countries
During the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the OECD Programme for the region, Alicia Bárcena reaffirmed the importance of addressing current challenges with renewed partnerships and international cooperation based on common interests.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL
25 May 2021 | News

The Time is Ripe for a Global Tax Agreement on Extractive Industries: ECLAC
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated in a high-level roundtable convened by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.
Image of the opening panel of the meeting.
17 May 2021 | News

Cities and Housing Provide an Opportunity to Transform Latin America and the Caribbean’s Development Model into a More Inclusive, Egalitarian and Sustainable One
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, participated today in the inauguration of the IV Latin American and Caribbean Housing and Habitat Forum.
Image of the opening panel of the meeting.
11 May 2021 | News

The Measures to Drive the Economic Reactivation are an Opportunity to Reorient the Development Pattern Towards a More Sustainable and Inclusive One: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated today in the opening ceremony of Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2021.
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.
21 de April de 2021 | Infographic

Trazabilidad y contabilidad de plásticos mediante el Sistema A.P.A
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.
Tejidos territoriales Colombia
31 March 2021 | News

ECLAC Continues Interweaving Territorial Linkages in Colombia
In March, ECLAC’s office in that country held a virtual workshop on training and capacity building in territorial linkages for southern Tolima department, focusing on five core themes: territorial identity, rural and urban ties, value chains present in the territory, the importance of telling regional stories, and the formulation and development of agreements and negotiations.
18 March 2021 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Commit to Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Building Forward Better
At the conclusion of the fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries on Sustainable Development, government representatives reaffirmed the dire urgency of building fair, sustainable societies that would tackle inequality and guarantee citizenship and rights, and of acting together as a region to ensure access to vaccines for the entire population.
photo of the participants in the event
17 March 2021 | News

Urgent Support Must be Provided to Caribbean Countries So They Can Advance on Fulfilling the SDGs in the Context of the Pandemic
Authorities, international officials and civil society representatives participated in a panel dedicated to the subregion during the fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development.
Panel de la reunión.
16 de March de 2021 | News

El Acuerdo de Escazú es hoy más necesario que nunca: CEPAL
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comisión regional, Alicia Bárcena, participó hoy en el evento "Enfoque de derechos y recuperación sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe", paralelo al Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible.
16 March 2021 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Stress the Urgency of Equitable Vaccination and a Transformative Recovery to Build a Better World in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda
The fourth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development was inaugurated today by high-level authorities who called urgently for reinvigorating the regional response to the pandemic.
collage website Forum LAC 2021
13 March 2021 | News

How to Follow the Fourth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
The annual gathering’s main panels will be transmitted live from March 15 to March 18. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #ForoALC2030 and #LACForum2030.
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.
Convenio CEPAL-Francia 2021
3 March 2021 | News

Government of France and ECLAC Sign Cooperation Agreement to Support a Transformative Recovery with Equality and Sustainability in the Region
The document was signed by the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, and the Ambassador of France in Chile, Roland Dubertrand.
Logo of the meeting.
15 February 2021 | Announcement

Countries Will Hold Fourth Meeting of the Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
Due to the global epidemiological situation, this event will take place virtually on March 15-18, 2021. During the meeting, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present a report on regional progress and challenges in relation to the 2030 Agenda.
2 de February de 2021 | Speech

XXII Foro de Ministros de Medio Ambiente de América Latina y el Caribe
Discurso de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during her presentation.
1 February 2021 | News

ECLAC Urges Economic Recovery Based on Environmental Sustainability and Equality

The Executive Secretary of the regional commission, Alicia Bárcena, participated in the XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Government of Barbados and the UNEP Regional Office.
27 January 2021 | Press Release

Argentina’s President Advocates for Uniting Latin America and the Caribbean and Strengthening Multilateralism to Build Fairer and More Egalitarian Societies
Alberto Fernández delivered a keynote lecture during a high-level meeting at ECLAC’s headquarters in which the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated along with the Rector of the University of Chile, Ennio Vivaldi.

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