The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development will be held from April 13 to 16, 2026 at ECLAC's headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

UNDP LAC invites the following events:

MONDAY, APRIL 13 

16:00 – 17:30

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Organized by: UNDP, OHCHR and UNODC

Room: Executive Hall

Virtual via Webex: https://eclac.webex.com/weblink/register/r41929973bf867fb3c0d16045df079ef1

Meeting Number: 2317 423 9482

Meeting Password: mM6rP7mVKN9

The SDG 16 is an enabling goal for the entire 2030 Agenda, closely interconnected with the rest of the SDGs and essential for advancing toward peaceful, just and inclusive societies. In Latin America and the Caribbean, challenges related to violence, organized crime, corruption, access to justice, discrimination, and trust in institutions continue to directly affect sustainable development, social cohesion and democratic legitimacy. The SDG 16 Snapshot for Latin America and the Caribbean, produced jointly by UNDP, UNODC and OHCHR, provides a common regional analytical reference for public policy and statistics.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Institutions of the Future: foresight and intergenerational dialogue to accelerate SDG 17 in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Organized by: UNDP, ECLAC, CLAD
Room: Aula I

Virtual via Webex: TBC

The SDG 17 emphasizes the need to strengthen partnerships to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the region. In a context of complex and interconnected challenges, regional partnerships serve as a catalyst to translate commitments into results, mobilize capacities, and connect innovation, financing and technical cooperation.

This event explores how the use of participatory foresight can strengthen the capacities of future democratic institutions, fostering spaces for participation and trust through intergenerational dialogue.

1:00 to 2:30 PM

Democratic Institutions of the Future: anticipatory governance and intergenerational dialogue

Organized by: UNDP, ECLAC, CLAD, SOIF and OIJ

Room Aula I, ECLAC, Santiago de Chile

Virtual via Webex: https://eclac.webex.com/weblink/register/r2e3163e4c47618b10489bfb0ff6de6aa 

Meeting Number: 2300 105 2307

Password: ppJe72eFpi6

How can public institutions anticipate upcoming challenges, make better decisions with new generations, and regain citizen trust?

Panelists from UNDP, ECLAC, CLAD, SOIF, OIJ, Chile's CTCI Council and Asuntos del Sur will share concrete experiences and tools already being applied in the region. Additionally, a regional call will be launched during the event to identify and showcase innovative experiences in inclusive digital governance, foresight and citizen participation. If a organization or country is promoting such initiatives, this space is especially relevant.

Access the parallel events agenda here.

In-person access: Register with CEPAL for entry to the building at https://eventos.cepal.org/event/242/