Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The 8 Amazonian countries are home to more than 40 million residents in the region, underscoring the importance of developing a bioeconomy that benefits this significant population (Lesenfants et al., 2024).
26% of the forested Amazon has already been affected by the combination of deforestation and severe land degradation (Lesenfants et al., 2024).
Mortality is 8 times lower in countries with early warnings, allowing early decisions in the event of disasters (Cortés, 2024).
12% of Argentina's forest area was lost between 2001 and 2014 (World Bank, 2024).
An additional 250,000 deaths per year due to the effects of climate change are expected between 2030 and 2050 (Cerro, 2024).
7 million premature deaths each year are associated with air pollution (Cerrudo, 2024).
98 million more people were food insecure in 2020 vs. 1981-2010, due to rainfall variability and the impact on freshwater (Cerrudo, 2024).
70% was the increase over two decades in LAC of deaths related to extreme heat among people over 65 years old (Cerrudo, 2024).
In montane forests in Bolivia, the installation of bird perches and bat shelters increased seed rain and seedling density by up to 3-5 times compared to degraded areas dominated by ferns.
Half of the revenue from carbon pricing has been earmarked to finance climate and environmental programs (World Bank, 2024).
