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Cover book Climate Change and Human Rights
9 December 2019 | News

ECLAC and OHCHR Warn about the Grave Human Rights Impact of Climate Change
In a joint publication, the organizations highlighted the Escazú Agreement as a valuable regional contribution for ensuring that actions related to the environment and climate respect, protect and effectively fulfill human rights and basic democratic principles.
Cover of the Escazú Agreement
7 October 2019 | Announcement

Signatory Countries of the Escazú Agreement Will Hold Their First Work Meeting on October 11-12 in Costa Rica
This gathering will be attended by representatives of the 21 Latin American and Caribbean nations that have signed the regional treaty so far.
Reunión sobre el Acuerdo de Escazú, realizada en Nueva York el lunes 15 de julio de 2019
15 July 2019 | News

Ensuring Environmental Rights of the Most Vulnerable is Fundamental to Combating Inequality and Achieving Sustainable Development
During a side-event to the 2019 United Nations High-Level Political Forum, experts reaffirm the importance of the Escazú Agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (center) during the side-event of the Escazú Agreement
25 April 2019 | News

Countries Urge for the Prompt Ratification of the Escazú Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters
Authorities and experts reiterated its importance for environmental democracy in the region at a workshop held during the Forum of the Countries of Latin America on Sustainable Development 2019.