The Development Law Service (LEGN) advises the Organization and its Members on legal and institutional means to promote and regulate national development and international cooperation in the food and agriculture sector, through law reform activities, legal research, data collection and capacity building in the areas of land, water, fisheries, plants, animals, food, forestry, wildlife, biodiversity and the environment, as well as other emerging issues related to food and agriculture.
Key services
Latest publications
National and regional approaches
17/02/2026
An overview of legal issues and solutions
11/02/2026
Relevant links
- Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)
- Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
- FAOLEX
- Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems
- Right to food guidelines
- The Legal Office
- Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure
Latest event
Hybrid Event
Small-Scale Fisheries for Advancing Just Harmony, Young Futures & Regenerative Wisdom
27/04/2026 - 01/05/2026
LEGN will contribute to the Small-Scale Fisheries for Advancing Just Harmony, Young Futures & Regenerative Wisdom event (Hua Hin, Thailand) by presenting...