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13 September 2018 | Press Release

First Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Open for Signature and Ratification during the UN General Assembly
The ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 27 at the global organization’s headquarters in New York.
5 June 2018 | Press Release

ECLAC Encourages Latin American and Caribbean States to Sign the Escazú Agreement, on World Environment Day

Today the United Nations body joined the Steering Committee of InforMEA, a platform that brings together all multilateral environmental agreements worldwide.
10 May 2018 | Press Release

Equality Not Only Promotes Social Well-Being, but Also Contributes to an Economic System Propitious for Learning, Innovation, Productivity and Environmental Protection
Authorities spotlighted the proposal laid out in ECLAC’s document “The Inefficiency of Inequality,” which was presented today in Cuba by the organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena.
28 February 2018 | Press Release

Governments Initiate New Round of Negotiations in Costa Rica with a View to Finalizing the First Environmental Agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean
Delegates from 24 countries expect to conclude talks this week on a legal instrument that would protect the rights of access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters.
1 December 2017 | Press Release

Countries Agree On Protection of Defenders of Human Rights in Environmental Matters during Negotiation of Regional Treaty
The Eighth Meeting of the Negotiating Committee of the Regional Agreement on Principle 10 concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
7 de August de 2017 | Press Release

Expertos convergen en la CEPAL para fomentar la cooperación sur-sur entre México y Chile en biodiversidad
La Secretaria Ejecutiva del organismo regional, Alicia Bárcena, inauguró un seminario en el que participaron representantes gubernamentales, académicos e investigadores de ambos países. Julia Carabias, exSecretaria de Medio Ambiente de México, dictó una conferencia magistral.
4 August 2017 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Conclude a New Round of Negotiations for an Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
Saint Lucia officially joined the initiative during the seventh meeting of the Negotiating Committee of the regional instrument on Principle 10, which ended today in Buenos Aires.
31 July 2017 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Negotiate an Accord to Achieve Development with More Equality and Environmental Sustainability
The Seventh Meeting of negotiations on a regional instrument regarding access to environmental information, participation and justice (Principle 10) was inaugurated today in Argentina.
21 March 2017 | Press Release

Countries Resume Negotiations in Brazil on Unprecedented Regional Agreement on Environmental Matters
A legal instrument is expected on rights of access to environmental information, participation and justice for 2017.
21 October 2016 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean and the European Union Must Move Towards Consumption and Production Levels that are Compatible with Environmental Sustainability
ECLAC and the EU-LAC Foundation will present a new document during the next Meeting of Foreign Ministers of CELAC and the European Union, which will take place in Santo Domingo on October 24-26.
20 July 2016 | Press Release

Worldwide Extraction of Materials Triples in Four Decades, Intensifying Climate Change and Air Pollution

Richest countries consume on average 10 times as many materials as world’s poorest, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme-hosted International Resource Panel (IRP).
9 June 2016 | Press Release

UNEP Welcomes Alicia Bárcena Ibarra as New Co Chair of Expert Panel on Natural Resources
At the 18th meeting of the International Resource Panel, Cape Town.
31 de May de 2016 | Press Release

Reforzar institucionalidad es clave para el avance de Perú en materia de desempeño ambiental

Según un informe elaborado por la OCDE y la CEPAL, pese a los notables progresos conseguidos en los últimos años, aún hay desafíos para el logro del desarrollo sostenible en el país.
22 April 2016 | Press Release

"We Are in a Race against Time," Says Ban, as Leaders Sign Landmark Paris Climate Accord
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Member States to move quickly to join the accord at the national level so that it can enter into force as early as possible.
4 de March de 2016 | Press Release

CEPAL exige justicia ante muerte de dirigenta hondureña Berta Cáceres
Secretaria Ejecutiva del organismo, Alicia Bárcena, emitió una declaración en la que condena el asesinato de la reconocida líder indígena.
28 October 2015 | Press Release

The Region Can Be a Global Example if it Achieves Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
The second meeting to negotiate a regional instrument on access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters began on Tuesday in Panama.
7 May 2015 | Press Release

First Round of Negotiations Concludes for Regional Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
With the incorporation of Antigua and Barbuda, 20 countries agreed the organization and working plan for the second round of negotiations.
6 November 2014 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Approve Launching Negotiation of a Common Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
Regional instrument will seek to effectively guarantee access to information, participation and environmental justice.
10 September 2014 | Press Release

Region's Countries Analyze Access Rights in Environmental Matters
ECLAC organizes two events in San José in its role as technical secretariat of the process to implement Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
10 May 2002 | Press Release

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