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 course, “Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All.”  This course,...

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 to 23 in Bogota. This collaborative initiative, organized by FAO...

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 11 December 2023 from 14:00 to 15:15 (CET). Register now!  Gender-Lex...

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 "Legislating to Promote Agroecology in the Latin American and Caribbean...

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 also addresses environmental concerns, such as sustainable ingredient use and...