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Top UN Authorities Will Participate in Session in Chile to Reflect on the Challenges of the Second World Summit for Social Development

25 April 2024 | Announcement

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile, a high-level seminar entitled “Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development: Enhancing global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda” will be inaugurated by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO); and José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the United Nations Regional Economic Commissions in 2024. A…

States Parties of the Escazú Agreement Approved Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters

23 April 2024 | News

An Action Plan on human rights defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean was approved on the second day of the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement, held on 22 to 24 April at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) headquarters in Santiago, Chile. The objective of the action plan is to highlight a set of priority areas and implement strategic measures to advance towards the full and effective implementation of article 9 of the Escazú Agreement on human rights defenders in environmental matters in the Regional Agreement …

President of Chile will Inaugurate the Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

21 April 2024 | Announcement

The President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric, will preside over the inauguration of the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 3) to the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean – known as the Escazú Agreement – tomorrow Monday, 22 April, at ECLAC’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile. The event, that will extend until April 24, will gather authorities from the region’s countries, representatives of regional and international organizations and members of the public, who wi…

How to Follow the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

19 April 2024 | News

The third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 3) to the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean – known as the Escazú Agreement – will take place on April 22-24 at ECLAC’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Its main objective will be the consideration and approval of the Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, prepared in a participatory process under the leadership of the ad hoc Working Group coordinated by Chile, Ecuador and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Reports …

Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement Will Be Held at ECLAC’s Headquarters in Santiago, Chile

17 April 2024 | Announcement

The third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 3) to the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean – known as the Escazú Agreement – will take place on April 22-24 at ECLAC’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Its main objective will be the consideration and approval of the Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, prepared in a participatory process under the leadership of the ad hoc Working Group coordinated by Chile, Ecuador and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Reports …

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Implement Major Transformations and Drive Six Key Transitions to Accelerate Progress Towards Fulfilling the SDGs

16 April 2024 | News

In confronting the relative delay in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Latin America and the Caribbean needs to pick up the pace in the conduct of public policies and implement transformative initiatives that would drive the region’s development. In addition, a new governance of public policies is needed along with the effective participation of social actors and the use of strategic tools, such as planning and foresight, according to a new document prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on progress and challenges for achieving the SDG…

Children, Adolescents and Youth Demand Greater Participation in Latin America and the Caribbean’s Development Process

15 April 2024 | News

Children, adolescents and youth from the region advocated today for greater levels of participation in Latin America and the Caribbean’s sustainable development process, during an event held in the framework of the seventh meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, which is taking place on April 15-18, 2024 at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile. At the 2024 session of the Forum of children, adolescents and youth of Latin America and the Caribbean, the young particip…

UN Deputy Secretary-General, ECLAC Executive Secretary and Other High-Level Authorities Will Inaugurate the Seventh Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

12 April 2024 | Announcement

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed; the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs; and other high-level authorities will participate in the opening session of the seventh meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, which will take place on April 15-18 at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. More than 1.000 people are already confirmed to attend this event, including representatives of government, international institutions,…

How to Follow the Seventh Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

9 April 2024 | News

The seventh meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development will take place April 15-18 at the central headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile. The purpose of the meeting is to analyze progress and challenges for fulfilling the 2030 Agenda in the region. High-level authorities will attend, including Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, and a representative of the country serving as Vice-Chair of…

ECLAC and CAF Will Hold Annual Conference “The Challenge of Scaling Up and Improving Productive Development Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean"

2 April 2024 | Announcement

WHAT: CAF-ECLAC annual conference "The Challenge of Scaling up and improving productive development policies in Latin America and the Caribbean". The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean will hold their annual conference next Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the United Nations economic regional commission’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. The high-level event will gather Ministers, Viceministers, high authorities from intergovernmental organizations, experts from regional and international inst…

Authorities and Experts Stress the Relevance of Improving Transport Infrastructure to Energize Economies and Promote Productive and Sustainable Development

2 April 2024 | News

The Third High-Level Regional Dialogue on Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean was inaugurated this Tuesday, April 2 at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) with the participation of authorities and experts who stressed the importance of improving regional transport infrastructure to energize economies and promote productive and sustainable development. The two-day event – organized by the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile, with collaboration from ECLAC – brings together T…

Authorities Will Analyze Progress and Challenges for Fulfilling the 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean

26 March 2024 | Announcement

Representatives of governments, the United Nations System, international organizations, the private sector, academia and civil society will analyze the progress and challenges for fulfilling the 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean during the seventh meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, to be held on April 15-18 at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile. The regional Forum – which has been held annually since 2017 – aims to provide useful opportunities f…

100+ Caribbean Youth to Discuss Ways to Achieve Sustainable Development and the future of the Region at Caribbean Youth Dialogues in April

25 March 2024 | News

Over the course of two nights, the Caribbean Youth Dialogues (CYD 2024) will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas on how to steer toward inclusive and sustainable economic and social development for the Caribbean. ECLAC Caribbean is organizing and facilitating the virtual gathering of the region’s future leaders. Director of ECLAC Caribbean Diane Quarless says this young generation must navigate the increasingly turbulent waters of sea level rise, climate -induced storms and water and food insecurity. “We are thrilled once again to be facilitating this gathering of the youth; to …

ECLAC School of Latin American Development Studies opens applications for course on economies of the region 2024

26 February 2024 | Announcement

The School of Latin American Development Studies (ELADES) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is currently accepting applications for the twenty-fifth edition of its Development Policy Studies Program for Latin America and the Caribbean, to be held from July 8 to August 30, 2024 at the Commission's headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Online applications will be open between February 26 and March 31, 2024. The list of selected applicants will be notified by e-mail and published on the ELADES website on April 5. Priority will be given to students who are pursuing …

Authorities Highlight ECLAC’s Historical Contributions for Moving Towards More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

24 January 2024 | News

Authorities from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and from the member countries of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) recognized the contributions that this UN regional commission has made throughout its history to foster more productive, inclusive and sustainable development in the region, during a ceremony to commemorate the organization’s 75th anniversary. The event took place today in the framework of the Special Meeting of ECOSOC on the “Future of Work”, which is being held exceptionally in Santiago, Chile. The commemoration was led …

Countries Pay Tribute to the Legacy of Hernán Santa Cruz, One of the Most Important Figures in Latin American and Global Diplomacy

24 January 2024 | News

The countries gathered at the Special Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on the “Future of Work” – which concluded today at the main headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile – paid tribute to the legacy of Chilean lawyer Hernán Santa Cruz, one of the most important figures in Latin American and global diplomacy, a member of the drafting committee of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and originator of such momentous initiatives as the creation of ECLAC in February 1948. At the ceremony, in whi…

With labour market rapidly changing, UN ECOSOC to host meeting in Santiago to advance future of decent work for all

18 January 2024 | Announcement

WHAT Special Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on the Future of Work The world of work is currently undergoing unprecedented transformation due to emerging technologies, globalization, human mobility, and demographic trends. These changes have the potential to reshape job markets and livelihoods for billions of people. While they offer exciting opportunities for enhanced productivity and innovation, they also present challenges for workers and policymakers. Members of the Economic and Social Council (…

New Edition of ECLAC-OECD-CAF and European Commission Report Will Be Launched in Santiago, Chile

12 December 2023 | Announcement

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), and the European Commission, will present next Friday 15 December a new edition of their traditional annual report “Latin American Economic Outlook 2023: Investing in Sustainable Development” (known as LEO by its English acronym), at the United Nations regional commission’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Latin America and the Caribbean needs an ambitious and comprehensiv…

José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs at COP28: We Have a Historic Opportunity to Transform Development Models and Build a More Productive, Inclusive and Sustainable Future

1 December 2023 | News

“The world leaders gathered here in Dubai in the coming days face a historic opportunity to transform development models into more productive, inclusive and sustainable ones,” José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), stressed today during his first official activity in the framework of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is taking place through Tuesday, December 12 in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The United Nations regional org…

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, Visited ECLAC’s Headquarters and Met with UN Staff in Chile

22 November 2023 | News

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, visited on November 21 the central headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile for the first time, meeting with the entire staff of the organization and of the UN agencies, funds and programs that work in the country. António Guterres was received by ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, and by the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Chile, María José Torres Macho, who welcomed him on behalf of all staff members. Other participants in the meeting include…

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