Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
US$2.1 to US$2.8 trillion is the estimated range of cumulative investment through 2030 in LAC to meet climate commitments, per the report (ECLAC, 2025).
3.7% to 4.9% of regional GDP is the estimated average annual equivalent of climate investment through 2030 in LAC (ECLAC, 2025).
687 IAPs make up the database with information used to classify productive articulation initiatives financing sources in 18 countries (2023–2025), according to the note in the report’s financing chart (ECLAC, 2025).
The certifications in Latin America operate in legally weak contexts, either reinforcing accountability or enabling corruption. It proposes legal reforms to improve governance and public trust (Avesani, 2025).
50 kilograms of rice is consumed by each Ecuadorian on average per year, demonstrating the importance of this cereal in the national diet (Redacción El Universo, 2025).
Article 15 of the Ecuadorian Constitution prohibits the use of genetically modified seeds due to health and environmental risks (Redacción El Universo, 2025).
Up to 15 % could increase food prices by 2030 without land-use planning in biofuels, affecting the most vulnerable (Nature Food, 2023).
More than $85 million in carbon credits have been mobilized in Costa Rica since 2021, highlighting the role of agriculture and bioenergy (Bolsa Nacional de Valores, 2023).
More than 4 million tons per year of installed capacity allowed exporting 1.3 million tons of biodiesel in 2022 (Cámara Argentina de Biocombustibles, 2023).
More than 40% energy savings and 35% lower emissions confirm the viability of biofuels in livestock farming (Foundation for Agricultural Innovation, 2023).
