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23 May 2019 | Infographic

Economics of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean contributes less than 10% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mostly from the energy sector, agriculture and land use change | Progress towards fulfilment of the Paris Agreement requires decarbonization of the economies | Investment in renewable energies and electromobility are key elements of the environmental big push | The region has great potential in hydroelectric, wind, solar and geothermal energy.
22 May 2019 | Infographic

Overcoming the multiple dimensions of social inequality represents a key challenge to sustainable development
Leaving no one behind implies turning a spotlight on the gaps between different population groups and areas of residence
22 May 2019 | Infographic

Universal and comprehensive social protection systems are a key public policy to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality
Coverage of social protection has grown in the region, but it is still far from universal. It is fundamental to develop comprehensive social protection systems.
6 May 2019 | Infographic

Apoyo para la implementación de los ODS en Centroamérica
La CEPAL analizó los desafíos que enfrentan los países de America Central para la implementación de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, con enfoque en los marcos legales, planificación, instrumentos, políticas publicas, instituciones y disponibilidad de recursos. La metodologia utilizada busca articular los contenidos de planificación de los paises en relación a la los objetivos y metas de la Agenda 2030, identificando los vinculos y nodos criticos. Esta metodología fue aplicada por el gobierno de Guatemala al identificar las 10 prioridades nacionales y 16 objetivos estrategicos para el desarrollo del pais
22 April 2019 | Infographic

The Escazú Agreement: Leaving no one behind
To contribute to the protection of the right of every person of present and future generations to live in a healthy environment and to sustainable development, the first regional environmental treaty of Latin America and the Caribbean guarantees the full and effective implementation of the rights of access to environmental information, public participation in the environmental decision-making process and access to justice in environmental matters.
3 April 2019 | Infographic

Ports Activity in 2018. The Top 20 ports in Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC updates every year its report of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in the ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2018 this activity rose 7.7% in the 118 ports analyzed, with a total volume of approximately 53.2 million TEU. These three infographics show the cargo movement by port zone, the transhipment and the cargo movement in ports by country.