Sustainable development and human settlements
ECLAC contributes to the development of policies and instruments that integrate environmental, climate, and urban dimensions, promoting inclusive and sustainable economies.
Activities
Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement (COP4)
The fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP4) will be held in person from 21 to April 24 2026, in Nassau, Bahamas, and will be streamed live.
Financing Instruments for Climate and The Ecological Transition – The Brazilian Experience
Webinar organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Ministerio da Fazenda to discuss innovative financing instruments for Climate and The Ecological Transformation being developed/implemented by the Ministry of Finance of Brazil.
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 the design and implementation of policies that promote sustainable waste management and the transition to a circular economy.
Policy mixes for low-carbon development A Latin American and the Caribbeans perspective
Following the success of the High-Level Conference for Ministries of Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) held in Brasília in June 2024, which brought together participants from over 15 countries in the continent, a second edition will take place in Mexico in February 2026.
News
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 integrating climate and nature risks into the region’s macroeconomic and fiscal planning.
Chile presentó la Hoja de Ruta de Precio y Mercados de Carbono realizada con apoyo técnico de la CEPAL
El lanzamiento se realizó en el marco de la COP30 e incluyó un panel moderado por Carlos de Miguel, Director de la División de Desarrollo Sostenible y Asentamientos Humanos de la CEPAL, destacando los avances de Chile y la importancia de la cooperación regional en mercados de carbono.
A new publication by the United Nations regional commission calls for turning the response to the climate crisis into an opportunity for the region.
A new publication by the United Nations regional commission calls for turning the response to the climate crisis into an opportunity for the region.
New ECLAC publication assesses the effectiveness and challenges of carbon pricing instruments in the region
Overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025: an analysis of their effectiveness and guidelines for implementation will be presented at COP30, to be held in Belém, Brazil.
Publication featured
Overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025: an analysis of their effectiveness and guidelines for implementation
This document presents an overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. It focuses on the characteristics of carbon pricing instruments, both explicit, such as carbon taxes…
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Subsidiary Body
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Infographic
Fijación de precios al carbono en América Latina y el Caribe
Política económica y cambio climático
Projects
Contact
Division of sustainable development and human settlements
- ddsah@cepal.org
- (56-2) 22102000
