Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
6.2 to 7.3 kg CO₂e per kilogram is the carbon footprint of coffee in polycultures, compared to 9 to 10.8 kg CO₂e in monocultures (IICA, 2021).
A quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production (UNDP, 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).
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).
23% of GHG emissions were covered by ETSs and carbon taxes (World Bank, 2023).
Less than 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions are covered by a direct carbon price (World Bank, 2023).
45% of current global emissions should be reduced to reach 1.5°C of global warming (UNEP, 2022).
40% of revenues from ETSs and carbon taxes are allocated to green expenditures, and 10% to compensate households or businesses in LAC (World Bank, 2023).
23% of global greenhouse gas emissions were covered by the implementation of 73 instruments (World Bank, 2023).
