United Nations
Circular economy
The circular economy is a transformational model of production and consumption which involves optimization of resources, technological innovation and the development of new business models that reduce resource extraction and dependence on imported inputs in global production and supply chains. To leverage the positive effects of the circular economy, there is a need for training and research, development of information systems, and coordination and cooperation between actors, while trade agreements offer an opportunity to include the principles and criteria of circularity.
Activities
Accelerator Session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025
The event "Measuring Progress and Promoting Circular Economy Indicators in Latin America and the Caribbean" is organized by ECLAC, UNOSD, UN-DESA and IDB/BID Invest, with support of K-eco and the German Cooperation.
News
Accelerating Sustainable Water Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Highlights from the IV Regional Water Dialogues
The IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was held from March 11 to 13, 2024, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and with the support of the Regional Group of Experts in Water Resources.
ECLAC Presents at COP28 Report that Stresses Climate Financing Needs for Latin America and the Caribbean in its Fight Against Global Warming
The document entitled “The Economics of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2023: Financing needs and policy tools for the transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient economies” was unveiled by the organization’s Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, during the global gathering that is taking place in Dubai.
Greater Incorporation of the Circular Economy Will Enable the Region to Move Towards a More Sustainable, Inclusive and Low-Carbon Development Pattern: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary participated in a virtual event on progress towards a circular economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, which was organized by the UN regional commission, the Presidency of COP25 and Euroclima+.
