Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
$12 million will be allocated by CAF and the Adaptation Fund to support local governments of the BiodiverCities Network in climate adaptation (CAF, 2025).
75% of global murders of environmental defenders occur in Latin America, highlighting high risks to the protection of ecosystems (CAF, 2025).
CAF, FiCS, BNDES and iCS announced at COP30 an alliance to strengthen energy efficiency and accelerate the energy transition (CAF, 2025).
LAC currently receives 3% of clean energy investments, well below its renewable potential (CAF, 2025).
Millions of hectares restored through the 20x20 Initiative show how mixed financing complements regional climate goals (CAF, 2025).
70% of the global solar and wind potential is concentrated in Latin America, despite attracting only a minimal fraction of investments (CAF, 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).
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).
36% of people working in agri-food systems in LAC are women (FAO, 2024).
