Energy

Energy

El área de energía enfrenta el desafío de apoyar a los países de la región en el diseño y propuestas de políticas que permitan configurar una matriz energética con componentes de renovabilidad para el logro de una transición energética justa y sostenible. En los últimos años la CEPAL ha creado, desarrollado y apoyado una iniciativa denominada Observatorio Regional sobre Energías Sostenibles (ROSE) que busca difundir instrumentos para el sector energía: el Programa Base de Indicadores de Eficiencia Energética (BIEE) y Foro Regional de Planificadores Energéticos (FOREPLEM), entre otras iniciativas, todo ello para reunir esfuerzos orientados al cumplimiento de las metas de la Agenda 2030, y con especial atención en el ODS7.

Activities:

27 - 28 June 2024 | Meetings and technical symposiums

ECLAC participated in the forum "Energy Transition - Bolivia 2050"

ECLAC contributed to the dialogue on renewable energy and participated in the panel on governance and management of natural resources.

10 July 2024, 10:30 - 14:00 | Meetings of the United Nations system

ECLAC Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs participated in the HLPF side event “Global Energy Interconnectivity and Transition for the SDGs”

ECLAC Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs participated as keynote speaker in the High Level Politial Forum (HLPF) side event “Global Energy Interconnectivity and Transition for the SDGs” organized by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO)

28 February 2023, 07:00 - 09:00 | Other events

ECLAC participates in a capacity-building on the importance of SDG 6 and SDG 7 for girls, boys, adolescents and youth in the Latin American and Caribbean region.

The event was held on February 28th to support the process of involving the youth from Latin America and the Caribbean in assessing the United Nations 2030 Agenda, where ECLAC's Natural Resources Division participated in the training with an intervention on SDGs 6 and 7.

24 November 2022, 06:00 - 07:00 | Other events

ECLAC participates in the XII Edition of the International Economic Week – The Economics of Natural Resources

The event organized by the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, took place in Quito (Ecuador), in the Auditorium of the Cultural Center - PUCE, included the participation of experts from various institutions related to natural resources. ECLAC, through the Natural Resources Division, presented three keynote talks in the framework of the work carried out by the Division and its Water and Energy Unit.

News:

26 February 2025 | Press Release

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.

27 December 2024 | Briefing note

ECLAC Participated in the RELAC Workshop on Climate Crisis and Its Impact on Short-Term Management of the Electric Sector in Colombia to Address the Energy Transition

In Bogotá, ECLAC participated in a key workshop on resilient energy planning for Latin America and the Caribbean. Within the framework of the RELAC Initiative, public and private leaders debated strategies to address climate challenges and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. Conclusions and priorities were defined as a decisive step toward achieving the goal of 80% renewable energy in the regional electricity mix by 2030.

24 December 2024 | Briefing note

The Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development Concludes with Renewed Commitments to a Just Energy Transition

The Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development brought together global leaders and experts in Bangkok to address the challenges and opportunities of an inclusive energy transition. Over three days of intense discussions, key strategies were explored to expand access to renewable energy, promote gender equity, and strengthen regional cooperation. The event concluded with the signing of a United Nations Joint Statement, reaffirming the global commitment to building a sustainable and socially equitable energy future.

11 December 2024 | Briefing note

The Regional Energy Transition Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean were successfully held in Guatemala

Between November 26 and 29, 2024, the Energy Transition Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean took place in Guatemala City. The event was organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in collaboration with Guatemala's Ministry of Energy and Mines and the European Union’s Get.Transform program. High-level representatives, experts, and energy professionals convened to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the region's energy transition.