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Meeting panel.
15 July 2021 | News

The Time Has Come to Bolster Access to Environmental Information, Participation and Justice, to Build a More Resilient and Sustainable World: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary took part today in Empowering people to protect the planet in a COVID-19 context, a side event to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021.
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22 January 2021 | News

ECLAC Celebrates Prompt Entry into Force of the Escazú Agreement and Highlights the Region’s Commitment to Sustainable Development and Human Rights
With the instruments of ratification of Mexico and Argentina deposited before the UN today, the minimum number of States Parties was achieved, meaning that the Regional Agreement will enter into force on April 22, 2021, which is International Mother Earth Day.
portada del libro
29 October 2020 | News

The Development Model Must Be Changed to Roll Back Latin America and the Caribbean’s Environmental Tragedy: Specialists
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, led the launch of the book The environmental tragedy of Latin America and the Caribbean during the United Nations regional organization’s 38th session, which was held on October 26-28.
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24 June 2020 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Supporting Caribbean Countries on Their Path Towards a Sustainable Recovery with Equality

The United Nations regional organization ratified its “Caribbean First” strategy in times of pandemic, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
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.
Event on the early ratification of the Escazú Agreement in the Open Society Foundation in New York
27 September 2018 | News

Authorities, Experts and Members of Civil Society Underscore the Importance of Promptly Ratifying the Escazú Agreement
An event held at the Open Society Foundation in New York brought together various stakeholders who have participated in the process of this treaty, which was already signed by 14 countries of the region today at UN headquarters.
Imagen del side event del HLPF sobre democracia ambiental
11 July 2018 | News

Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters Strengthens Democracy and Promotes Growth with Equality and Sustainability
At a side event to the High-level Political Forum being held in New York, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, called on countries to sign the legal instrument.
Foto grupal de los asistentes al curso sobre Derecho Internacional en la CEPAL
23 April 2018 | News

United Nations Course on International Law Begins its Second Session at ECLAC
The activity brings together 25 lawyers from 21 countries in the region and is organized by the UN Office of Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the government of Chile and ECLAC.
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18 April 2018 | News

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are Called On to Ratify the First Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters
At the second meeting of the Forum of the Countries on Sustainable Development, authorities and experts stressed the importance of this instrument, the first of its kind on a global level.
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9 April 2018 | News

United Nations Publishes Authentic Text of First Regional Environmental Agreement of Latin America and the Caribbean

The legal instrument was adopted by 24 countries this past March 4 in Costa Rica. It will be open for signature by all governments of the region as of September 27.
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22 February 2018 | Announcement

Countries of the Region Expect to Conclude Negotiations of Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters in Costa Rica
The ninth meeting on Principle 10 will be held from February 28 to March 4 in San Jose and will feature the participation of the country’s President, Luis Guillermo Solís, and ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.
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23 November 2017 | Announcement

Latest Round of Negotiations to Reach a Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters Will Take Place in Santiago, Chile
Environmental Justice, defenders of the environment and regional cooperation will be at the center of the negotiations.
Group photo of the participants in the United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Latin America and the Caribbean.
26 April 2017 | News

Lawyers from 18 Countries in the Region Attend United Nations Course in International Law at ECLAC
The training is taking place in Santiago, Chile and is organized by the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the Chilean government and ECLAC.
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11 de July de 2016 | News

Democracias más participativas y transparentes son requisito para reducir desigualdades y proteger el planeta
Autoridades y expertos debaten en seminario en la CEPAL sobre la minería, el desarrollo sostenible y la democracia ambiental en los países andinos.
Delegates in Principle 10 meeting
1 March 2016 | Announcement

Third Round of Negotiations for Agreement on the Application of Principle 10 in Environmental Matters Will Be Held in Uruguay
Delegates from the countries that signed the declaration on rights of access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters will meet on April 5-8 in Montevideo.
Photo of the Principle 10 meeting in Panama
30 October 2015 | News

In Panama Countries Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
The third meeting of the negotiating committee on the regional instrument will take place in April 2016 in Uruguay.