Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
70% was the increase over two decades in LAC of deaths related to extreme heat among people over 65 years old (Cerrudo, 2024).
98 million more people were food insecure in 2020 vs. 1981-2010, due to rainfall variability and the impact on freshwater (Cerrudo, 2024).
7 million premature deaths each year are associated with air pollution (Cerrudo, 2024).
An additional 250,000 deaths per year due to the effects of climate change are expected between 2030 and 2050 (Cerro, 2024).
In montane forests in Bolivia, the installation of bird perches and bat shelters increased seed rain and seedling density by up to 3-5 times compared to degraded areas dominated by ferns.
1.9 million hectares are dedicated to commercial crops, and only 445 thousand hectares are for staple foods in Ecuador (IEE, 2020).
Entre 2.000 y 3.000 millones de personas, muchas de ellas en África y el sur de Asia no pueden permitirse una dieta saludable (IFRPI, 2024).
10%-15% of total jobs are associated with agriculture in LAC.
20% of climate development finance in 2021 went to agri-food systems (FAO, 2023).
90 agtech ventures were identified in the Andean region in 2022, more than 80% in Colombia (53) and Peru (21) (IDB, 2023).
