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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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People in a h. phase of food insecurity (ECU)
5,136,000 people were in a heightened phase of food insecurity in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food crisis (Ecuador)
2,447,000 people were in a food crisis situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
People in food emergencies (Ecuador)
95,000 people found themselves in a food emergency situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
Vulnerability of livestock in Colombia
Between 25% and 30% of the 1,345,000 head of cattle are exposed to disease, death and loss of pastures, with the greatest impact in Arauca, Arauquita and Tame, Colombia. (Fundación Corocoras, 2026).
Impact of climate on agricultural land (COL)
In Arauca, Colombia, there are approximately 482,631 hectares dedicated to agricultural activities at risk due to permanent exposure to flooding. (Fundación Cocoras, 2026).

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Adopting a multi-sector One Health approach

The document provides detailed guidance on adopting a multi-sector “One Health” approach to address zoonotic diseases in countries. Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...

Agricultural Insurance Contracting Support Program (PACSA)

The agricultural insurance program of the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Institute of Agricultural Development (INDAP), offers protection to small farmers against adverse climatic risks and othe...

RTCA 67.04.73: 17 Dairy Products. Ultra High Temperature Milk (UHT). Specifications

This regulation establishes the necessary conditions to catalogue an ultra high temperature milk (UHT) for its consumption and commercialization within Central America and Panama.

RTCA 67.04.54:18 Processed foods and beverages. Food Additives.

Central American technical regulation that addresses the specifications of additives used in processed foods and beverages. Including dairy products, cereals, meat products, beverages and others.

Agreement No. 168 - Provides that AgroSeguro is a permanent productive security system subsidized by the State.

The ministerial agreement establishes the AgroSeguro system as a permanent productive security measure subsidized by the State, aimed at agricultural producers, livestock farmers and other productive ...

Resolution 39/18 that establishes the animal health requirements of MERCOSUR for the importation of cattle and bovine fo...

This regulation establishes the animal health requirements for all imports of bovines and bobalinos destined for fattening production.

Resolution 40/18 that establishes MERCOSUR's animal health requirements for the importation of cattle and bovine animals...

This regulation establishes the animal health requirements for all imports of bovines and bobalinos destined for immediate slaughter.

Resolution 49/18 that establishes MERCOSUR's animal health requirements for the importation of frozen bovine and bovine ...

This regulation establishes the animal health requirements for all imports of frozen bovine and bovine semen intended for genetic improvement.

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.

Uruguay Agrointelligent Strategy

The Climate-Smart Agriculture strategy focuses on sustainable practices such as soil conservation and grassland management. The soil conservation policy uses direct seeding and a national plan that re...

National Plan for Climate Change and Agroclimatic Risk Management for the Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries and Aquacul...

The plan aims to contribute to the adaptation of the impacts of climate change and exceptionality within the framework of the Strategy for Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change of the Agricultur...

Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of Guyana 2016

The Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of Guyana 2016 is a comprehensive legal framework that establishes mechanisms for the protection, conservation, sustainable management, and both internal a...