Law No. 8.041 creating the State Policy for Agroecology and Organic Production (PEAPO). País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Alagoas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2018 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Explotación agrícola Política/planificación Producción ecológica/producción orgánica Pueblos indígenas Agricultura familiar Agroecología Legislación básica Agricultura urbana y periurbana Género Seguridad alimentaria Soberanía alimentaria Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law, consisting of 16 articles creates the State Policy for Agroecology and Organic Production (PEAPO) with the purpose of promoting actions conducive to the agroecological transition and organic production, guiding the sustainable development and the quality of life of the populations in urban and rural areas, through the supply and consumption of healthy foodstuff with fair prices and the sustainable use of natural resources. This State Policy will be implemented by the State in cooperation with the Union, the municipalities, civil society organizations and other private entities. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.al.al.leg.br