Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
681 floods, 400 storms, 92 earthquakes and 77 droughts occurred in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2000 and 2022 (OCHA, 2023).
53 million people have been affected by droughts since 2000, the most impactful disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by floods (49M) and storms (47M) (OCHA, 2023).
US$13 billion was lost in Latin America and the Caribbean due to reduced agricultural and livestock production caused by drought (2008-2018) (OCHA, 2023).
910,000 people were left homeless and 9,500 were killed by storms in Latin America and the Caribbean (2000-2022) (OCHA, 2023).
30 named storms, including 14 hurricanes and 7 major hurricanes, marked the 2020 hurricane season, the most active on record (OCHA, 2023).
60% of deaths from storms and hurricanes in the Latin American and Caribbean region between 2000 and 2019 correspond to Haiti (OCHA, 2023).
Between 20% and 27% of emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean come from production for export (Cosbey and Vogt-Schilb, 2023).
A 1% increase in the price of timber increases deforestation by 1.1% and malaria cases by up to 0.124% over time.
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
Between $7 and $30 is generated for every $1 invested through agroforestry, forestry and low-carbon agriculture.
