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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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Central America: harvest losses above 75%
Many subsistence farmers in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua reported losses above 75% in the 2026 maize and bean harvest of the Primera season (first planting of the year), due to the drought and high temperatures associated with El N...
Central America: rain deficit likely (>70%)
Below-normal rainfall is forecast with a probability above 70% for October-December 2026 in Honduras, Nicaragua, eastern Guatemala, eastern El Salvador, and southern Central America, with temperatures likely above the 90th percentile, amid a very str...
Manitoba harvest reaches 79%
79% was the average harvest completion in Manitoba as of October 14, 2026.
Rainfall exceeds 120% of normal
More than 120% of normal precipitation accumulated across large areas of Manitoba's Northwest, Southwest and Interlake regions between May 1 and October 12, 2026.
Manitoba soybean harvest reaches 61%
61% of Manitoba's soybean crop had been harvested as of October 14, 2026, with reported yields ranging from average to above average.

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National Policy on Adaptation to Climate Change 2018 - 2030

Decree No. 41091-MINAE: The policy seeks to articulate Costa Rica's efforts to adapt to climate change through effective and informed citizen participation. It focuses on moving towards a resilient de...

Federal Law on Seed Production, Certification and Trade

The Law regulates activities related to the production, qualification and marketing of seeds to ensure their quality and effectiveness in agriculture, establishes the principles and criteria for the p...

National Policy on Adaptation to Climate Change in Costa Rica

Costa Ricas National Climate Change Adaptation Policy (PNACC) is a guideline for addressing climate change impacts. Approved in 2018, it aims to reduce the countrys vulnerability, enhance its adaptati...

Resolution 7/18 establishing the MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on the identity and quality of powdered milk.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish the identity and minimum quality characteristics to be met by powdered milk and instant powdered milk intended for human consumption, with the exception ...

Resolution 10/18 that establishes the animal health requirements of MERCOSUR for the importation of Bovine and Bubalino...

This regulation establishes the animal health requirements for all bovine and bovine imports according to the international veterinary certificate within Mercosur.

Peru: Law No. 30754, Framework Law on Climate Change

National law establishing Peru's legal framework for comprehensive climate-change management through principles, institutional responsibilities and policy instruments for climate adaptation and mitiga...

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Mexico - General Law of the National Council for the Use of Food

The Law aims to create a Council in charge of formulating a national policy to reduce food waste and loss in Mexico. The Council is made up of representatives from the public, private and social secto...

Organic Code of the Environment of Ecuador

The Organic Code of the Environment establishes Ecuador's general legal framework for environmental management and protection. It regulates rights, duties, safeguards and policy instruments related to...

Implementation- Ongoing

National Policy for Adaptation to Climate Change 2018-2030

The National Policy for Adaptation to Climate Change is the guiding framework that guides Costa Ricas actions in the area of adaptation. The Policy is operationalized with three instrumental axes and ...

Law 628 - Reform of the agricultural and livestock sector

It establishes the general framework for the agricultural sector, with emphasis on food security, sustainable rural development and the inclusion of women and indigenous peoples. The law promotes the ...

Law No. 136 on Climate Change for the State of Querétaro

The Climate Change Law for the State of Querétaro, Law No. 136, was enacted on June 22, 2016. This law establishes the framework for climate action in the state of Querétaro, including both mitigati...

Code of Practice for Forest Operations of Guyana

The Code of Practice for Forest Operations of Guyana establishes standards and guidelines for sustainable management of forest resources, promoting harvesting practices that improve utilization standa...