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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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Guide on Andean Intracommunity Trade Defense Instruments

The Guide on Andean Intracommunity Trade Defense Instruments is a reference document that describes the trade defense mechanisms available in the Andean Community to protect national industries agains...

Regulation for the Elaboration of Standards containing Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Measures according to the Plant and...

The Regulation establishes the administrative procedure for the elaboration, publication, notification, modification and repeal of phytosanitary and zoosanitary standards that must be issued by the Mi...

Policy frameworks

Caribbean lags: 45% of SDG targets regressing

LAC on track to meet only 19% of SDG targets

FAO: 40-day conflict may cut fertilizer applicatio

FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March

FAO: Food Price Index rises 2.4% in March

Guide on Andean Intracommunity Trade Defense Instruments

Regulation for the Elaboration of Standards containing Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Measures according to the Plant and...

La norma establece las especificaciones físico-químicas y microbiológicas de la miel de Apis mellifera que se comerci...

CVM Resolution No. 193

Resolution No. 4,327 of April 25, 2014

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Implementation Strategy for a Sustainable Ocean Economy in Mexico 2021–2024

Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and Central America (2014)

EUDR New Provisions: Guidance Document for Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products

Due Diligence System of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

National Process for Adoption of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) in Honduras

Business Guide for Coffee from El Salvador: Navigating EUDR Due Diligence Obligations