Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
25.9% of agri-food emissions come from livestock, followed by forest conversion (18.4%) and food waste (7.9%) (Sutton, Lotsch & Prasann, 2024).
68% of global agri-food emissions come from middle-income countries, while high-income countries contribute 21% and low-income countries 11% (Sutton, Lotsch & Prasann, 2024).
16 billion metric tons of CO2eq per year, equivalent to 31% of global GHG emissions, come from the global agri-food system, according to more holistic measurements (Sutton, Lotsch & Prasann, 2024).
2.6% is the projected reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 (OECD and FAO, 2024).
24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina come from the livestock sector, highlighting its key role in mitigating climate change (World Bank, 2024).
Nearly 9% of total emissions from LAC food systems come from losses and waste (Crippa et al., 2021).
10% of GHG emissions from food systems in LAC come from energy use outside of primary activities (Crippa et al, 2021).
60% will be the income loss in 2100 if emissions continue at the current pace and the global average temperature exceeds 4°C (Kotz, et al., 2024).
Every 1,000 metric tons of local product purchases result in a saving of 55 metric tons of CO2eq greenhouse gas emissions (WFP and ECLAC, 2024).
18% of global emissions from agriculture are expected to be in LAC by 2033, exceeding its share in total production (OECD and FAO, 2024).
