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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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National Reforestation and Restoration Plan 2023-2024

The National Reforestation and Restoration Plan 2023-2024 is a comprehensive initiative of the Dominican Republic Government, led by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, which seeks to i...

National Development and Public Investment Plan of the Bicentennial (Costa Rica)

The National Development and Public Investment Plan (PNDIP) is an instrument for the formulation of strategic priorities for the development of the country. It is built from the best international pra...

National Circular Economy Strategy

The construction of Costa Rica's National Circular Economy Strategy (ENEC) followed a participatory process led by the Intersectoral Committee for the Circular Economy (CIEC), in which strategic repre...

Fertilizer Code

Initiative aimed at promoting good practices, sustainability, and efficient fertilizer use in Chile through technical guidelines, education, and responsible nutrient management to strengthen agricultu...

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Youth in Costa Rica and social investment in it, 2022

The report analyzes the evolution of social spending targeting Costa Rican youth between 2017 and 2021. It examines budget allocations for key programs such as Avancemos and Crecemos, their coverage, ...

United Nations Multi-Donor Fund for the Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon (MPTF)

The MPTF Amazonia will prioritize proposals to improve environmental governance and reduce illegal activities, empower the regions population, and support human settlements and sustainable cities, in ...

MAPA Ordinance No. 471 of August 10, 2022 establishing the Sectoral Plan for Adaptation and Low Carbon Emissions in Agri...

ABC+ restructures concepts and strategies, maintaining the commitment to sustainability in food, fiber and energy production, promoting resilience and increasing the productivity and income of agricul...

National Environment Strategy (Panama)

The National Environment Strategy (ENA) 2021-2031 called "Environmental Management for the Restoration of Ecosystems and Sustainable and Inclusive Development" responds to a crucial moment in Panama, ...

National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (Strategy) is the result of three years of focused effort by two Congressionally mandated advisory councils: The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support,...

Resolution No. 14-2022 on the adoption and harmonization of measures related to the improvement of compliance with ILO ...

(EN) Resolution whose fundamental purpose is to put into practice ILO Convention 189 on decent work for domestic workers. It provides that the domestic work contract must preferably be in writing and ...

Public Youth Policy in Panama

Panamas Public Youth Policy has been built in a participatory manner, consulted and agreed upon with young people and other strategic actors of the State and civil society. This policy must be a usefu...

USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations

In 2022, the USDA published two updated guides that facilitate access to federal resources and services for Tribal Nations, citizens, and Native American organizations. The USDA Resource Guide for Ame...