Climate change

ECLAC’s mission in the field of climate change is to jointly contribute with its partners to knowledge generation and public policy design that promotes adaptation that is inclusive and sustainable, integrating the transition to environmentally sustainable and low greenhouse gas economies.

Activities

5 May 2026 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums

Virtual Expert Group Meeting on the Assessment of sargassum value chains in Caribbean Small Island Developing States

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), subregional headquarters for the Caribbean will convene an Expert Group Meeting t...

21 Apr 2026 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums
24 - 26 Mar 2026 | Event | Other events

Euroclima Annual Meeting - Building on NDCs towards Global Gateway Implementation

The European Union, together with the Government of Panama, will co-host the Euroclima Global Gateway Annual Meeting in Panama City from 24 to 26 Marc...

19 Mar 2026 | Event | Meetings and technical symposiums

Virtual Expert Group Meeting to Review Tokenized Indexed Financing for Ammonia Decarbonization

This study is guided by two primary objectives. The first is to review the range of technological options available for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) ...

News

30 Mar 2026 | Briefing note
Encuentro de Euroclima 2026

ECLAC highlights contributions on climate risks, carbon pricing and financing at the Euroclima Annual Meeting

The Commission contributed to the regional dialogue on climate risks, carbon markets and economic policies for a sustainable transition.

10 Feb 2026 | Briefing note
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Ministries of Finance of Latin America and the Caribbean promote a new generation of policies for the ecological transition and fiscal resilience

Representatives from more than 15 countries, international organizations, and academic experts met in Mexico City to strengthen dialogue on integratin...

15 Jan 2026 | Briefing note
NDC LAC presentation 2026

NDC-LAC: Key information to strengthen climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean

During the virtual event organized by ArticuLAC, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) presented the NDC-LAC platform, h...

18 Dec 2025 | Briefing note
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Central America: Climate risks to food security and the economy

Central America is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. These climatic changes affect agricultural production, health, infrastruc...