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30 November 2023 | Infographic

ECLAC takes part in COP 28
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), a crucial milestone in the fight against the climate and ecological crisis, which is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December. The ECLAC delegation is headed by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of the regional body, who will participate in various sessions of the global forum. You can learn more about ECLAC's participation in COP28 in the following image (click on the image to see it in full).
16 September 2023 | Press Release

Executive Secretary of ECLAC Highlights the Importance of Regional Cooperation and Multilateralism at the G-77 and China Summit

At the meeting held in Cuba, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs spoke on behalf of the five United Nations Regional Commissions and held bilateral meetings with senior government officials.
28 January 2022 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Promoting New Fiscal Strategies and Greater International Cooperation amid Growing Asymmetries to Finance a Big Push for Sustainability
Speaking before Environment Ministers, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary presented a new document by the Commission on financing for sustainable development in the context of the post-COVID-19 recovery in the region.
Alicia Barcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary, with the opening session panel.
6 November 2021 | News

ECLAC Urges the International Community to Work More and Better to Close Global Asymmetries in Financing and Resilience to Climate Change
During an event at COP26, Alicia Bárcena called for increasing international cooperation on green technologies, capacities and financing to enhance resilience as well as a green transition in the region.
23 September 2021 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Called for Changing the Development Paradigm to Overcome Profound Global Asymmetries and Foster Equality and Inclusion
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in a high-level event sponsored by the Leaders Network Reinforcing Multilateralism Together and Pathfinders, on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly.
foto de los participantes en el evento
28 June 2021 | News

It is Time for Middle-Income Countries to Be Part of Debt Relief Initiatives for a Green and Inclusive Recovery: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in an international conference organized by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS University of London, and the Boston University Global Development Policy Center.
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.
19 November 2020 | Press Release

To Change the Development Pattern, ECLAC Calls for Forging New Compacts and Coalitions with Transformative Leaderships, at a Seminar Organized by the Vatican
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations organization, Alicia Bárcena, participated in a webinar entitled “Latin America: Church, Pope Francis and pandemic-related scenarios,” organized by the papal headquarters.
photo of the participants in the event
28 October 2020 | News

The Caribbean Needs Urgent International Support to Face High Indebtedness, Vulnerability to Climate Change and the Costs of the Pandemic: ECLAC
The regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, presented The Caribbean Outlook 2020 during the Commission’s 38th session, which is being held through Wednesday, October 28.
9 May 2018 | Press Release

Countries Highlight ECLAC’s Leadership for the Development of Latin America and the Caribbean
On the second day of its 37th session, ECLAC presented a report on activities carried out in the last biennial, as well as the projected work agenda through 2020.
27 September 2017 | Press Release

ECLAC Underscores Strategic Potential of Triangular Cooperation to Give the Region’s Economies an Environmental Big Push
The regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, made a presentation at the IV Regional Conference on Prospects for Triangular Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Lima, Peru.
26 October 2016 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls on CELAC and the EU to Take Advantage of the Digital Economy, Innovation and the Fight Against Climate Change as Drivers Towards New Development Paths
In the framework of the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of CELAC and the European Union, which was held in Santo Domingo, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary called for harnessing complementarities among the two regions with a view to complying with the 2030 Agenda.
17 May 2016 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Presents the Region’s Challenges Regarding the 2030 Agenda in the Run-up to ECLAC’s Session
The Executive Secretary was one of the main speakers at a regional seminar organized by the European Commission in Havana, Cuba.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, y Angel Gurría, Secretario General de la OCDE.
25 April 2016 | News

OECD's Secretary-General Visited ECLAC
Angel Gurría met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations regional organization, Alicia Bárcena, and with ambassadors of the region.
15 December 2015 | Op-ed

The Climate Agreement in Paris: Betting on Collective Action
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC (December 2015).
11 December 2014 | News

Officials and Experts Emphasize Regional Think Tanks’ Contribution to Building a Climate Change Agreement
Senior United Nations officials and representatives from research centers took part in an event held in Lima, Peru in the framework of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 20).
mesa inaugural
26 November 2014 | News

Latin America and China Share Urbanization Challenges, Experts Agree
Forum on urban development was held at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
28 January 2013 | Press Release

Economists from Latin America and the European Union Share Their Visions on the Future of the Two Regions
The event is taking place as part of the 1st CELAC-EU Summit being held this weekend in Chile.
Josep Borrell and Mario Cimoli.
28 de April de 2022 | News

European Union and ECLAC Underline Importance of Strengthening Bi-regional Cooperation in Complex Global Context

European Union High Representative Josep Borrell and ECLAC Acting Executive Secretary Mario Cimoli held a bilateral meeting today at the regional commission’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.