Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Multi-Stakeholder Consultation for Stockholm+50

The regional consultation was held on the theme, “Towards Stockholm+50: A Healthy Planet and Prosperity for All.” Participants recognized the urgent need for concrete and immediate action to protect the planet. A key message that was repeated throughout the meeting was a call for solidarity and collaboration, ensuring that all groups, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and other vulnerable groups, are fully engaged and involved not only in the discussions, but also in implementation efforts. Key messages highlighted by the panelists include the need for: • Companies to implement solid reporting systems and review their supply chains; • Preventing violence against environmental defenders; • Education and youth engagement; • Promoting a more harmonious relationship with nature; • Better protection of indigenous rights; and • Ending development focused on resource extraction and promoting a more holistic concept of development that provides for healthier conditions for people and the environment.