Environmental statistics
In the field of environmental statistics, the Statistics Division promotes conceptual and methodological development of environmental statistics and indicators in Latin America and the Caribbean, disseminates comparable information at a regional level and provides technical assistance and training to countries in the region.
Activities
Curso sobre estadísticas ambientales en la Universidad Nacional de Rosario de Argentina
La Universidad Nacional de Rosario y la CEPAL impulsan un curso para capacitar en la producción de estadísticas e indicadores ambientales, clave para diseñar políticas efectivas y proteger el medio ambiente. La formación se basa en estándares internacionales como el MDEA de Naciones Unidas y apoya el cumplimiento de compromisos globales, incluida la Agenda 2030.
Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics
The forum concluded by reaffirming the global commitment to generating quality statistics that support more effective public policies for disaster risk reduction, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Global Data Marathon for World Statistics Day 2025
Under the theme “Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone” this year's celebration marks a milestone with a 24-hour non-stop event and seeks to highlight the crucial role of reliable statistics in making informed decisions globally.
Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
The Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC will take place in Santiago, from November 25 to 27, 2025.
News
Countries and experts reaffirm commitment to strengthening disaster-related statistics globally
The Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics reaffirmed the commitment of countries and international organizations to strengthen the production, coordination, and use of data to support decision-making in the face of risks and disasters.
ECLAC provides technical assistance to Mexico to advance in environmental data governance and interoperability
Statistics Division of ECLAC provided technical assistance to Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, focused on advancing an open data ecosystem that enhances decision-making and sustainable management.
ECLAC Launches New Edition of its Statistical Yearbook with Relevant Data on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Economic, Social and Environmental Situation
The 2024 version of this annual publication updates a selection of key statistics on the three pillars of development in the region.
Subnational statistics for Latin America and the Caribbean available on the ECLAC statistical portal
Subnational statistics are fundamental for the development and implementation of effective and equitable public policies and are essential for responding to the principle of "leaving no one behind" proposed by the 2030 Agenda.
Publication featured
Statistics and indicators related to climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean
The demand for environmental, climate change and disaster statistics is increasing, both in the context of international agreements, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sendai…
Video
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…
Contact
División de Estadísticas
- estadisticas@cepal.org