The 10th World Water Forum, Bali, Indonesia (18-25 May 2024), is a yearly event bringing together international policy and science experts on water.   There is clear recognition now that water governance frameworks, including legal and institutional frameworks, are crucial for supporting and...

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have published a pivotal publication titled "Safeguarding the Right to Adequate Food During Pandemics and Emergencies: Lessons from COVID-19." This document delves into...

The United Nations General Assembly has recognized that “cooperatives, in their various forms, promote the fullest possible participation in the economic and social development of all people, including women, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities and indigenous peoples, [and] are...

Rome 29 – 30 April 2024. The Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) is a Partnership hosted by FAO, whose aim is to bring together global experts from different sectors to tackle the collective challenge of using water better in...

San Jose, Costa Rica - 8 April 2024. The FAO Development Law Service (LEGN) participated in an initiative led by the FAO Representation in Costa Rica, which received delegates from the Cuban government’s central provinces. This exchange mission focused on sharing...