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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 Environmental and Climate Change Strategy of Nicaragua (ENACCC)

Nicaragua's National Environmental and Climate Change Strategy (ENACCC) establishes the national environmental and climate change strategy for the period between 2010 and 2015. This cross-sectoral str...

Land and Agricultural Development Law

The Land and Agricultural Development Law establishes the foundations for comprehensive and sustainable rural development as a fundamental means for human development and economic growth in the agricu...

General Water Law of Honduras

The General Water Law of Honduras establishes the principles and regulations applicable to the proper management of water resources for the protection, conservation, valuation, and utilization of wate...

National Policy for Integral Rural Development

This policy seeks to achieve progressive and permanent advancement in the quality of life of rural populations in poverty and extreme poverty, with priority on indigenous peoples and peasant communiti...

Mexico's federal animal health law

The Law establishes the bases for animal health in the national territory. Its main objective is the diagnosis, prevention, control and eradication of diseases and pests that affect animals, as well a...

2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories

Set of technical guidelines developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to help countries quantify and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals in a consistent, t...

Decree 175/006: Ban on animal protein in ruminant feed in Uruguay

Decree 175/006 prohibits the use of animal-derived proteins and products containing them in ruminant feed as a preventive measure against Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE), including Bov...

National Water Resources Policy

Peruvian State will prioritize safe and timely access to water for human consumption and food security, promoting an integrated and multisectoral management approach that ensures its sustainable and e...

Sustainable Rural Development Law

Mexicos Sustainable Rural Development Law is a key instrument for promoting rural development in the country. The main objective of this legislation is to promote sustainable rural development that en...

Technical Cooperation for the Recovery and Competitiveness of Guatemala’s Dairy Subsector

'Technical cooperation agreement between Guatemala’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food and the Guatemalan Chamber of Milk Producers to primarily support small and medium-sized milk produce...

CONAMA Resolution No. 249, of January 29, 1999 - Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Development Policy of t...

CONAMA Resolution No. 249 establishes the Guidelines for the Atlantic Forest Conservation and Sustainable Development Policy, defining a strategic framework that aims to protect biodiversity, promote ...

Law No. 9,605: Environmental Crimes of Brazil

Establishes criminal and administrative sanctions applicable to harmful conduct and activities against the environment in Brazil, defining crimes against fauna, flora, urban planning, cultural heritag...