Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
With a 60% probability, El Niño is expected to begin to show its effects in mid-2023, after three consecutive years of La Niña (AMIS, 2023).
1.3 billion tonnes of food are lost or wasted every year, equivalent to one third of the production intended for human consumption.
40% of the world population is affected by water scarcity
46% of greenhouse gases in the region come from agricultural production, which also contributes significantly to biodiversity loss.
108,000 active cooperatives were registered in LAC in 2019, of which 29,000 (26.6%) belong to the agricultural sector, with 6.6 million members.
In 54 countries monitored by the OECD, only 17% of the public agricultural budget is allocated to investment in agricultural innovation systems, biosafety and infrastructure, despite their high economic and social returns.
600 million cases, 420,000 deaths in 2010 and 31 million DALYs resulted from 31 global food hazards causing 32 diseases.
