Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
CAF and Oxford presented a report at COP30 proposing the use of science and bio-inspired innovation to turn biodiversity into an engine of development (CAF, 2025).
At COP30, CAF and Oxford launched an international challenge to promote nature-inspired technological solutions to the region's sustainability challenges (CAF, 2025).
$12 million will be allocated by CAF and the Adaptation Fund to support local governments of the BiodiverCities Network in climate adaptation (CAF, 2025).
CAF joined the Biodiversity Credit Alliance and the FIRST alliance to promote biodiversity credits and low-emission agricultural actions (CAF, 2025).
CAF, FiCS, BNDES and iCS announced at COP30 an alliance to strengthen energy efficiency and accelerate the energy transition (CAF, 2025).
75% of global murders of environmental defenders occur in Latin America, highlighting high risks to the protection of ecosystems (CAF, 2025).
2.9% per year was the growth of agricultural output in LAC since 1961, driven by a 1.7% annual TFP (Total factor productivity) increase (IBD, 2025).
30% declines in sustainable productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean when environmental costs are included, lowering total factor productivity (TFP) to 0.14% per year. (IDB, 2025).
0.9% was the growth of agricultural Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2011 and 2020, signaling a marked slowdown in productivity (IBD, 2025).
36% of people working in agri-food systems in LAC are women (FAO, 2024).
