Nairobi, 13-15 February 2024. The Development Law Service participated in a regional workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 13 to 15 February, organized by the UNODC under its FishNet project....

In a significant step toward bolstering plant health, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) programme, held a series of workshops on phytosanitary protection inthe...

How can FAO better support countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation? Agrifood systems can play an important role in rescuing and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....

On 1 February 2024, the Development Law Service of FAO’s Legal Office (LEGN) hosted a webinar to launch its new e-learning, “Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All,” tailored...

On 28 November 2023, FAO participated in the launching of the Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH) One Health Legislative Assessment Tool for Antimicrobial Resistance (OHLAT). The event attracted over...

The digital transformation of agrifood systems is accelerating globally, driven by the emergence of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain. These technologies are having a profound effect on agriculture, enhancing precision, productivity and real-time decision-making capabilities (Trendov, Varas & Zeng, 2019). IoT sensors, for example, can monitor diverse agricultural variables, ranging from soil moisture to livestock health, enabling farmers to make more informed choices.

Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are nowadays considered the main drivers in the development and rapid spread of drug-resistant pathogens, globally known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition to the natural occurrence of AMR, which is a biological process that occurs over time, the evidence shows that the rate of increase in AMR is being triggered, in large part, by the actions and choices of humans.

On 20 September 2023, during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Members adopted a new Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR). This landmark Declaration was approved in the context of the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting on PPPR with the theme “Making the world safer: creating and maintaining political momentum and solidarity for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response”.

The livelihoods of many rural and coastal communities greatly depend on the utilization of multiple species of wild animals and plants. Once these species get listed in the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), States Parties must ensure that their national legislation provides for their sustainable utilization, pursuant to CITES requirements.

Santiago de Cali, Colombia, December 13-15, 2023. FAO, with a team of professionals from the Colombia office and the Development Law Service of the Legal Office (LEGN), participated in  the closing...

13 December 2023, Valparaíso, Chile (hybrid). The Development Law Service of the FAO Legal Office (LEGN), through FAO‘s Representation in Chile, participated in a round table on “Protection of the right...

23 November 2023, Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid). The Development Law Service of FAO’s Legal Office (LEGN) participated in a workshop aimed at enhancing the conceptual understanding of agroecology so as to support...

The Development Law Service of FAO’s Legal Office (LEGN) at the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is thrilled to announce the launch of its new, self-paced e-learning...

Bogota, Colombia (21 - 23 November). The Development Law Service of FAO’s Legal Office (LEGN) participated in the “South-South Cooperation for the Urban Food Agenda” event held from November 21...

Please join us for the launch of Gender-Lex, a unique online legal database dedicated to advancing gender equality in agrifood systems through transformative legal frameworks. The event will be held online on...

FAO is providing technical legal support to the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) in the creation of a regional model law on Agroecology. In 2021, released a publication titled...

Feed legislation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and quality of food and feed products, enhancing animal health, welfare, and disease resilience, and regulating the agricultural industry. It...

Animal identification and traceability (AIT) systems are a powerful tool for countries to trace animals throughout their entire life cycle. Depending on the objectives of the countries, these systems can...

In a significant stride towards global health security, the Quadripartite Global Legal Project, funded by the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), is set to unveil the Quadripartite One Health Legislative...

Sustainability has become an ever-increasingconcern, influencing not only environmental practices but also economic and social processes. The need for legislation that fosters sustainability across all three pillars - economic growth,...