Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 20 billion annually is generated by the ecosystem services of the Amazon, benefiting soybeans, livestock and energy (Amazon Concertation, 2024).
Mortality is 8 times lower in countries with early warnings, allowing early decisions in the event of disasters (Cortés, 2024).
24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina come from the livestock sector, highlighting its key role in mitigating climate change (World Bank, 2024).
In 2023, dollar shortages worsened in Argentina due to drought, increasing inflation and food prices (World Bank, 2024).
Transitions to silvopastoral systems increase resilience, productive stability and ecosystem services in degraded soils, but reduce biodiversity by replacing native ecosystems (Picasso and Pizarro, 2024).
98 million more people were food insecure in 2020 vs. 1981-2010, due to rainfall variability and the impact on freshwater (Cerrudo, 2024).
An additional 250,000 deaths per year due to the effects of climate change are expected between 2030 and 2050 (Cerro, 2024).
70% was the increase over two decades in LAC of deaths related to extreme heat among people over 65 years old (Cerrudo, 2024).
7 million premature deaths each year are associated with air pollution (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.
