United Nations
International cooperation
International cooperation
Activities:
Caribbean Youth Dialogues 2025 in preparation of the ECOSOC Youth Forum
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an opportunity to galvanize action aimed at promoting greater inclusion of youth in all spheres. This roadmap recognizes in several of its goals the centrality of the full incorporation of youth as a necessary condition to move towards more inclusive societies, in which no one is left behind, on a path to sustainable development. However, youth in the Caribbean face many challenges that need to be addressed as precursors to creating environments that enable them to reach their maximum potential to contribute to the achievement of SDGs by 2030, thereby leaving a legacy for future youth generations.
Regional seminar on innovations in the population and housing census of the 2020 Round looking towards the 2030 Round
This is a side event of the twenty-third meeting of the Executive Committee of the SCA-ECLAC. The objective of the seminar is to share innovations from the 2020 census round and lessons learned from the perspective of directors of national statistical offices. It seeks to contribute to the planning of the 2030 census round, enhancing lessons learned and capacities acquired in light of the results and challenges.
Inter-regional expert meeting on the measurement of South-South cooperation
The inter-regional expert meeting will strengthen South-South cooperation, enhancing its global visibility by leveraging recent developments. It will host high-level debates on integrating and measuring South-South cooperation in future agendas, amplify the global South's voice and introduce a UN project for pilot studies and training on measurement methods.
News:
How to Follow the Eighth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
All the main panels at the meeting will be broadcast live from March 31 to April 4. The invitation, on social media, is to participate in the debates using hashtags #ForoALC2030 and #LACForum2030.
Authorities and Experts Call for Joint Efforts to Align Trade Policies with Sustainability Goals
During a high-level conference held at ECLAC, trade and sustainability thought leaders from across Latin America came together to advocate for a strengthened international trade system and better alignment of global commerce with the world community’s commitment to sustainable development. A number of speakers emphasized the value of cooperation on ideas to remake the trade system to be fit for purpose, especially in times of crisis such as the present.
Countries Reaffirm Their Commitment to Implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean
At the closing session of the global agreement’s second regional review meeting, participants agreed on the importance of respecting and promoting the rights of migrants.
The Challenges Posed by Migration Require a Multilateral Response, Promoting Co-Responsibility among States and Considering the Full Migration Cycle
The second regional review meeting on implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was inaugurated today at ECLAC’s main headquarters in Chile.
