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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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Caribbean lags: 45% of SDG targets regressing
the Caribbean has the lowest share of targets on track for fulfillment (13%), compared to 19% in South America and 18% in Central America and Mexico. Some 45% of Caribbean targets show stagnation or regression — the highest share among the three su...
LAC on track to meet only 19% of SDG targets
the region is on track to meet only 19% of the 2030 Agenda targets at the current pace — down from 23% estimated the previous year. Some 42% of targets are advancing in the right direction but too slowly, while 39% are stagnant or regressing compar...
FAO: 40-day conflict may cut fertilizer applicatio
FAO's Maximo Torero warns that high fertilizer costs and prolonged conflict may force farmers to cut inputs and plantings. A 20% reduction in fertilizers could slash yields by 25%, as costs now consume half of smallholder budgets.
FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March
Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025. Both increases are linked to rising energy costs driven by the Iran war and disruptions ...
FAO: Food Price Index rises 2.4% in March
FAO's Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March 2026, reaching its highest level since September of the previous year. The increase reflects the impact of higher energy costs linked to the Iran war, which disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and pushed crude ben...

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Law No. 101 on Climate Change for the State of San Luis Potosí

The Climate Change Law for the State of San Luis Potosí, Law No. 101, was enacted on November 29, 2013, and serves as the framework for climate action in the state. It addresses both the mitigation o...

Law No. 101 on Climate Change for the State of Tamaulipas

Law for the Creation of the National Climate Change Fund (FLONACC)

This law establishes a national fund to finance climate change, mitigation and adaptation actions.

Law No. 162 on Integral Management of Socio-natural and Technological Risks

This law establishes the framework for comprehensive risk management in Venezuela, encompassing the prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters.

Law No. 156 on mitigation and adaptation to the effects of climate change for the state of Hidalgo.

The Law on Mitigation and Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change for the State of Hidalgo establishes the framework for climate action in the state, including mitigation and adaptation to climate...

Law No. 285 on Climate Change Prevention, Mitigation and Adaptation for the State of Baja California.

The Law on Climate Change Prevention, Mitigation, and Adaptation for the State of Baja California, Law No. 285, was enacted on June 22, 2017, providing a comprehensive framework for climate action in ...

Law 127 that establishes the Environmental Protection Law of the State of Tabasco.

The Environmental Protection Law of the State of Tabasco, Law No. 127, was enacted on May 29, 1999, with the aim of regulating all types of activities to safeguard the environment, considered a collec...

Law 401 on Climate Change for the State of Zacatecas and Municipalities

The Climate Change Law for the State of Zacatecas and Municipalities was enacted on December 29, 2015. The law establishes the framework for climate action in the state of Zacatecas, encompassing both...

State law on mitigation and adaptation to the effects of climate change (Law 878)

The Law of the State of Veracruz, Mexico, is designed to address and respond to the challenges imposed by climate change at the state level. It details a series of key definitions related to climate c...

General Law of Climate Change of Mexico

The General Climate Change Law of Mexico is a comprehensive regulatory framework that regulates mitigation and adaptation actions to climate change throughout the national territory. This law establis...

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...

Organic law on agrobiodiversity, seeds and promotion of sustainable agriculture

The Organic Law on Agrobiodiversity, Seeds, and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture in Ecuador (LOASFS) is a national law enacted in 2018 and effective since 2019. Its main objective is to protect, c...