Circular economy
The circular economy is a transformational model of production and consumption which involves optimization of resources, technological innovation and the development of new business models that reduce resource extraction and dependence on imported inputs in global production and supply chains. To leverage the positive effects of the circular economy, there is a need for training and research, development of information systems, and coordination and cooperation between actors, while trade agreements offer an opportunity to include the principles and criteria of circularity.
Activities
Regional technical workshop on strengthening integrated solid waste management policies and the circular economy
The meeting will bring together government representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange experiences and strengthen capacities for ...
Accelerator Session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025
The event "Measuring progress and promoting circularity through public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean" is organized by ECLAC, UNOSD, UN-D...
Measuring what we waste - regional strategies and diagnostic tools for waste management and resource circularity in Latin America and the Caribbean
This one-day session will convene national government representatives on waste and circular economy to improve national data collection, compare data ...
News
Accelerating Sustainable Water Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Highlights from the IV Regional Water Dialogues
The IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was held from March 11 to 13, 2024, organized by ECLAC in col...
ECLAC Presents at COP28 Report that Stresses Climate Financing Needs for Latin America and the Caribbean in its Fight Against Global Warming
The document entitled “The Economics of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2023: Financing needs and policy tools for the transition t...
Greater Incorporation of the Circular Economy Will Enable the Region to Move Towards a More Sustainable, Inclusive and Low-Carbon Development Pattern: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in a virtual event on progress towards a circular economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, which was organ...
Publication featured
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Taller CEPAL "Inversiones en agua potable y saneamiento con enfoque de economía circular"
El taller "Desarrollo de capacidades para impulso de inversiones en el sector de agua potable y saneamiento con enfoque de economía circular" tuvo lu...