Collection of legal briefs for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO

Collection of legal briefs for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean

A tool for parliamentarians

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Santiago, Chile ;

Pages 71 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-139687-2

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To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2287en

Synopsis (short abstract) This Collection of legal briefs for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean highlights the important role of legislation in eradicating hunger and ensuring food security. Its pages compile decades of valuable legal knowledge through ten individually published notes by FAO, bringing together ten key topics related to the right to food and the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goal 2, with the aim of serving as an essential tool for legislators and policymakers. These topics encompass constitutional provisions on food security, legal frameworks, and legislative measures aimed at combating rural poverty and improving nutrition. Each report offers practical strategies for legislative action, ranging from responsible land management to the training of rural women and the promotion of family farming.Furthermore, the importance of international cooperation in promoting sustainable food policies is examined, emphasizing the need to engage different actors, such as non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and local communities, in the implementation of effective solutions. Additional aspects covered include the governance of natural resources, climate change adaptation, and the resilience of food systems in the face of crises. Finally, the collection presents a comprehensive vision of the legal framework that supports food security and sustainable development in the region, highlighting the importance of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable policies to guarantee the right to adequate food.

Cite this content as:

FAO. 2025. Collection of legal briefs for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean – A tool for parliamentarians. Santiago.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2287en

Language English

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Spanish

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