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Banner Social Panorama of Latin America 2020
1 March 2021 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Present New Figures on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Poverty, Inequality and Employment in the Region
The annual report “Social Panorama of Latin America 2020” will be unveiled at a virtual press conference by the United Nations organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Thursday, March 4.
Portada del documento.
22 de February de 2021 | News

Nueva edición del Observatorio Demográfico de América Latina y el Caribe analiza el impacto de la pandemia en la mortalidad de los países de la región
El documento, disponible en internet, examina también los posibles efectos del COVID-19 en la esperanza de vida al nacer.
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15 February 2021 | Announcement

Countries Will Hold Fourth Meeting of the Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
Due to the global epidemiological situation, this event will take place virtually on March 15-18, 2021. During the meeting, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present a report on regional progress and challenges in relation to the 2030 Agenda.
foto de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
5 February 2021 | News

Alicia Bárcena: The Current Health and Climate Crises are the Result of an Unsustainable Development Model

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary gave a keynote lecture on the climate emergency in Latin America and the Caribbean organized by Oxford University’s International Development Department.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary, during her presentation.
1 February 2021 | News

ECLAC Urges Economic Recovery Based on Environmental Sustainability and Equality

The Executive Secretary of the regional commission, Alicia Bárcena, participated in the XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Government of Barbados and the UNEP Regional Office.
Alberto Fernández, President of Argentina.
26 January 2021 | Announcement

Argentina’s President Will Deliver a Keynote Lecture at ECLAC
Alberto Fernández will make a virtual presentation while visiting the United Nations organization’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday, January 27.
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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.
foto de los participantes en la clausura del evento
18 January 2021 | News

Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean set priorities for the post COVID-19 recovery agenda
Over 2,700 attendees and representatives from 35 governments met virtually on January 12, 13 and 14 at the XII Ministerial Forum for Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by UNDP, ECLAC and the Government of Colombia.
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11 January 2021 | Announcement

Authorities Will Examine Progress on the Regional Agenda for Inclusive Social Development amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Wednesday, January 13, the Fourth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean will take place, in the framework of the XII Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean co-organized with UNDP.
ECLAC’s Office in Bogotá
22 December 2020 | News

ECLAC Opens Up Spaces for Reflection and Discussion around Rural-Urban Ties in Colombia
ECLAC’s Office in that country held eight virtual events to promote dialogue and reflections on peace, identity, cultural wealth and biodiversity in communities in the south of the department of Tolima.
portada del documento
22 December 2020 | News

New Document by ECLAC Examines the Structural Gaps that Characterize the Region
The United Nations regional organization developed a proposal for achieving greater comprehension of the inequalities that hinder sustained, inclusive and sustainable long-term development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Portada del documento.
17 de December de 2020 | News

CEPAL presenta primer panorama regional de los océanos, mares y los recursos marinos en América Latina y el Caribe
El documento, elaborado con el apoyo del Gobierno de Noruega, ofrece a los países de la región la oportunidad de avanzar en la implementación transversal y azul de la Agenda 2030, con los océanos como eje central.
Mesa redonda sobre cohesión social
15 de December de 2020 | News

Alicia Bárcena llama a la construcción de un nuevo pacto social que garantice la protección social universal
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL participó hoy en una mesa redonda sobre cohesión social, realizada en el marco de la reunión informal entre los ministros de Relaciones Exteriores de la Unión Europea y América Latina y el Caribe.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
2 de December de 2020 | News

La Unión Europea, Alemania y América Latina y el Caribe son socios estratégicos para una recuperación con igualdad y sostenibilidad: Alicia Bárcena
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL participó hoy en una conferencia virtual organizada por la Asociación de Cámaras Alemanas de Comercio e Industria (DIHK), el Grupo de Embajadores de América Latina y el Caribe (GRULAC), y la Alianza Alemana de Salud (GHA).
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2 de December de 2020 | News

Expertos instan a no dejar a nadie atrás durante la pandemia de COVID-19, especialmente a las personas con discapacidad
En un diálogo virtual, la CEPAL, UNFPA, el Ministerio de la Mujer y Poblaciones Vulnerables de Perú, y representantes de los países de la región hicieron un llamado a escuchar, incluir y hacer partícipes a las personas con discapacidad, especialmente durante la crisis ocasionada por el COVID-19.
Conferencia virtual organizada por La Tríada
18 de November de 2020 | News

Alicia Bárcena: Un futuro distinto es posible, con la igualdad y la sostenibilidad en el centro
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, Alicia Bárcena, realizó una conferencia magistral en seminario virtual organizado por La Tríada, alianza estratégica de universidades de Chile, Colombia y México.
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10 November 2020 | Announcement

Latin American and Caribbean Authorities Will Analyze the Role of Planning for Development in the Post-Pandemic Recovery
The twenty-eighth meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Council for Planning of ECLAC’s Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES) will take place virtually on November 12.
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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.
Presentations by civil society
29 October 2020 | News

Dialogue, Cooperation and Solidarity are More Necessary than Ever Today, Civil Society Emphasizes
In the framework of the final day of ECLAC’s 38th session, members of civil society from Latin America and the Caribbean presented two documents with recommendations on how the region can emerge from the crisis prompted by the pandemic.
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28 October 2020 | News

Ending Racism is a Task for Everyone and is Central to Building Fairer, More Democratic and Egalitarian Societies
Authorities from the region participated today in the launch of the book Afrodescendants and the matrix of social inequality in Latin America: Challenges for inclusion, presented in the framework of ECLAC’s 38th session.

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