At a virtual leaders' summit, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary also pointed up the Escazú Agreement, which guarantees access to information, justice and public participation in environmental matters.
The Ambassadors were invited by the organization’s Steering Committee for their commitment to open government, as well as their storied careers and legacies fighting for citizen participation and empowerment.
The United Nations regional commission welcomes the adoption by 15 of the region’s countries of commitments to improve transparency and citizen participation.
