Sustainable development and human settlements

ECLAC contributes to the development of policies and instruments that integrate environmental, climate, and urban dimensions, promoting inclusive and sustainable economies.

Activities

10 - 21 Nov 2025, 08:00 - 18:00 | Reuniones del sistema de las Naciones Unidas

CEPAL en la COP30

Durante la Conferencia en Belém, Brasil, el organismo regional de la ONU dará a conocer su trabajo para impulsar la agenda climática como motor de transformación económica y social.

3 - 07 Nov 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 | Course

Economía urbana: ¿Cómo planificar y gestionar mejor la ciudad? Ed. 2025

La tercera edición del curso presencial dirigido a profesionales del ámbito de la planificación y la gestión urbana busca entregar herramientas para el análisis y la discusión de temas críticos para la toma de decisiones estratégicas que contribuyan al desarrollo urbano sostenible.

9 Oct 2025, 09:00 - 11:00 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Seventh meeting of the Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance

The seventh session of the Implementation and Compliance Support Committee will be held in person in Panama City on October 9, 2025, between 9:00 and 11:00 Panama City time. The session is open to the public upon registration.

23 - 26 Sep 2025, 09:00 - 15:00 | Course

Metodologías de cálculo y uso del Precio Social del Carbono en la evaluación de la inversión pública en Paraguay

El curso, a realizarse en Asunción, fortalecerá capacidades para aplicar el Precio Social del Carbono en la evaluación de la inversión pública de Paraguay.

News

17 Nov 2025 | News

A new publication by the United Nations regional commission calls for turning the response to the climate crisis into an opportunity for the region.

A new publication by the United Nations regional commission calls for turning the response to the climate crisis into an opportunity for the region.

11 Nov 2025 | News

New ECLAC publication assesses the effectiveness and challenges of carbon pricing instruments in the region

Overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025: an analysis of their effectiveness and guidelines for implementation will be presented at COP30, to be held in Belém, Brazil.

10 Nov 2025 | News

ECLAC at COP30: economic instruments and multilateral cooperation for a just and sustainable transition

During the conference in Belém, Brazil, the United Nations regional commission will present its work to advance the climate agenda as a driver of economic and social transformation.

30 Sep 2025 | Briefing note

CEPAL participó en conferencia internacional sobre economía, clima y sostenibilidad en Ecuador

Santiago Lorenzo de la CEPAL destacó la importancia de fortalecer el rol de los bancos centrales y supervisores financieros en la integración de la sostenibilidad, el clima y la biodiversidad en la toma de decisiones económicas.

Publication featured

5 Nov 2025 | Publication

Overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025: an analysis of their effectiveness and guidelines for implementation

This document presents an overview of carbon pricing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. It focuses on the characteristics of carbon pricing instruments, both explicit, such as carbon taxes…

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