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Guidelines, strategies, regulations, resolutions and agreements, at the international, regional, national and subnational levels that configure the actions of the State.

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Niño3.4 Exceeds +2°C
In July 2026, the Niño3.4 index exceeded a +2°C sea-surface temperature anomaly in the equatorial Pacific, a threshold that Météo-France classifies as strong El Niño intensity.
El Niño 2026 Among Strongest Since 1950
Among the most intense episodes observed since 1950 could be the 2026 El Niño: six-month seasonal forecasts indicate that the Niño3.4 index will continue rising and peak in late 2026, potentially reaching very strong intensity.
El Niño Limits Atlantic Cyclone Activity
4 low-intensity, short-lived tropical systems had been observed in the 2026 Atlantic season by August 28; only Tropical Storm Dolly occurred in the main development region. Météo-France links this historically low activity to the strong El Niño an...
43%: Extraordinary Coastal El Niño in summer
43% is the estimated probability of an extraordinary Coastal El Niño in the Niño 1+2 region during the summer from December 2026 to March 2027.
58%: Very strong El Niño in Niño 3.4
58% or higher is the probability that El Niño will reach very strong magnitude in the Niño 3.4 region between September 2026 and January 2027.

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Agro 4.0: Digital technologies for a sustainable and inclusive agricultural revolution in transition countries

The objective of the project is to support the productive transition towards a more sustainable and efficient agriculture in Latin America, through the adoption of digital technologies.

Declaration of Ministers of Agriculture of the Andean Community

The Andean Community Commission, through Decision 471, established the formation of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture, composed of the top agricultural authorities holding ministerial rank or eq...

PAESCA: Support Program for the Central American Security Strategy

The overall objective of the Program is to contribute to the reduction of insecurity in Central America through greater socio-economic development and deeper regional integration. The specific objecti...

Caricom Agri-Food Systems Agenda

Regional agenda that includes aspects such as Agriculture Disaster and Risk Management, risk transfer mechanisms, climate-smart agriculture, and the strengthening of agri-food systems

Implementation- Ongoing

Regional environmental strategy 2021-2025 in Central America

The ERAM has been formulated in a harmonized manner with the global regulatory framework on environmental matters, especially the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Ag...

Andean Agricultural Agenda 2021-2025

The Andean Agricultural Agenda 2021-2025 is a strategic plan designed to strengthen rural and agricultural development through regional integration. The agenda is structured around three main strategi...

OECS Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (CCASAP) 2021-2026

The OECS Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (CCASAP) 2021-2026 is a comprehensive framework aimed at increasing the resilience of the Eastern Caribbean to the adverse effects of climat...

RTCA 67.04.77:20 Dairy products. Butter. Specifications

Central American technical regulation dealing with butter specifications. This Technical Regulation is an adaptation of the Codex Alimentarius Standard for Butter CXS 279-1971.

CARICOM Agready - GCF Readiness Project

The CARICOM AgReady - GCF Readiness Support Project seeks to raise the profile of the agricultural sector involved in climate finance from the Green Climate Fund. The overall plans involve the impleme...

Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean

The Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean (eLAC) is a strategy for 2022, which proposes the use of digital technologies as instruments for sustainable development. Its mission is to promo...

Parlatino - Joint Declaration of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament and FAO for the Increase of Responsible In...

Calls upon governments and parliaments in the region to create the conditions for the implementation of the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-IAR) as part of t...

Joint Statement of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ...

PARLATINO and FAO express their commitment to act together and join forces to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis in Latin American and Caribbean countries and rebuild better food systems by u...