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WEBINAR: URBAN TRENDS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

The Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will host a webinar to present the first edition of the Urban Report for Latin America and the Caribbean, one of its most recent publications.

Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Time: 12 pm – 1:30 pm (12 pm Chile time, 10 am Colombia time, and 09:00 am Mexico City time)

Live broadcast: https://live.cepal.org/ciudades/

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The report provides a comprehensive analysis of urban conditions across the region, covering essential aspects of public policy, academic research, and civil society engagement. Key topics include access to housing, the expansion of basic services, urban mobility, and the environmental sustainability of cities.

Download report here (available in Spanish)

The webinar will bring together specialists from national and local governments, academia, and civil society to provide insights on the evolving trends shaping cities in the region.

The discussion is expected to generate valuable perspectives on how to address urbanization challenges and build more inclusive, sustainable cities.

Source: https://www.cepal.org/en/node/64971