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10 December 2020 | Press Release

Authorities and Experts Highlight the Escazú Agreement’s Importance for Guaranteeing Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
A high-level event on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, held in the framework of the Second Meeting of the Signatory Countries to the Agreement, brought together Epsy Campbell (Costa Rica), Michelle Bachelet (OHCHR), Alicia Bárcena (ECLAC), Mary Robinson (The Elders) and Martha Delgado (Mexico), among other prominent figures.
9 December 2020 | Press Release

Signatory Countries to the Escazú Agreement Call for Working Together to Defend Fundamental Rights and Foster Sustainable Development in the Region
The second meeting of the signatory countries to Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty is being held virtually on December 9-10, under the auspices of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
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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.
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24 June 2020 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Supporting Caribbean Countries on Their Path Towards a Sustainable Recovery with Equality

The United Nations regional organization ratified its “Caribbean First” strategy in times of pandemic, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
19 May 2020 | Press Release

ECLAC and the OECS Establish an Enhanced Programme of Action on the Escazú Agreement in the Eastern Caribbean
The UN Regional Commission and the Eastern Caribbean regional integration organization agreed on a framework for enhanced cooperation and understanding to assist OECS Member States achieve the environmental dimension of sustainable development through the Escazú Agreement.