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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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People in a h. phase of food insecurity (ECU)
5,136,000 people were in a heightened phase of food insecurity in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food crisis (Ecuador)
2,447,000 people were in a food crisis situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food emergencies (Ecuador)
95,000 people found themselves in a food emergency situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
Vulnerability of livestock in Colombia
Between 25% and 30% of the 1,345,000 head of cattle are exposed to disease, death and loss of pastures, with the greatest impact in Arauca, Arauquita and Tame, Colombia. (Fundación Corocoras, 2026).
Impact of climate on agricultural land (COL)
In Arauca, Colombia, there are approximately 482,631 hectares dedicated to agricultural activities at risk due to permanent exposure to flooding. (Fundación Cocoras, 2026).

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NDC: Nationally Determined Contribution of the United States (after returning as a signatory to the Paris Agreement).

After a careful process involving analysis and consultation across the United States federal government and with leaders in state, local, and tribal governments, the United States is setting an econom...

USDA Boosts Food Assistance for Homeless Young Adults Seeking Refuge in Shelters

This press release announces that, through the American Rescue Plan Act, homeless young adults under 25 can now receive meals at emergency shelters participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Progr...

Executive Order 14008 to address the climate crisis at home and abroad

The Order places the climate crisis at the center of U.S. foreign and national security policy, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by mid-century. The O...

USDA Native Youth Resource Guide 2022

The "USDA Native Youth Resource Guide 2022" is a comprehensive guide developed by the United States Department of Agriculture to facilitate Native youth access to opportunities in agriculture, natural...

Stepping Outside the Classroom to Learn Lessons for Life

This informative article highlights the Every Kid Outdoors program, providing free access passes to 4th and 5th graders for over 2,000 federal natural sites. It emphasizes how early outdoor experience...

NIFA Funds Tribal Programs to Support Learning, Health & Opportunity

The USDA, through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), funds programs that promote learning, health, and opportunity in tribal communities, investing approximately $28 million in 202...

Empowering Young Leaders: Youth in Agriculture

The document highlights how agriculture offers unique opportunities for young people to develop leadership, citizenship, and professional growth skills through programs such as 4-H, FFA, CYFAR, MANRRS...

For educators and community leaders

This resource presents a compilation of programs, initiatives, and educational materials promoted by the USDA for youth development in agriculture, science, nutrition, and leadership in the United Sta...

Agreement suspending the antidumping duty investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico

Agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and signatory producers/exporters of fresh tomatoes from Mexico suspending the antidumping duty investigation on fresh tomatoes originating in Mexico....

Implementation- Ongoing

New York Soil Health Roadmap

The New York Soil Health Roadmap, introduced in 2019, is a comprehensive framework designed to improve soil health in the state, capitalizing on growing interest in this field and putting New York at ...

United States Health Security National Action Plan

The United States Health Security National Action Plan is a national multi-sectoral plan. Its main objective is to strengthen implementation of the International Health Regulations.

Agriculture Improvement Act (EN)(Estados Unidos)

A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. Sections related to water: Sec. ...