The human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food and agriculture

Arancibia, G.; Flores, C.; Cuvi, M.;

The human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food and agriculture

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 10 p.

Author Arancibia, G.; Flores, C.; Cuvi, M.;

Publisher FAO ;

Category Policy brief

Series title Legal Brief

Series number No. 11

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To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0514en

Synopsis (short abstract) This Legal Brief aims to highlight the importance of the human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food, agriculture and other areas relevant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) mandate.

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Arancibia, G., Flores, C. & Cuvi, M. 2023. The human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food and agriculture. Legal Brief 11. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0514en

Language English

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