Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
While 71% of the urban population has significant connectivity services, in rural populations this percentage drops to 36.8%.
50% of the world's tropical forests, 1/3 of its forests and 1/4 of its mangroves are in LAC.
Almost 50% of studies on climate resilient crops identify extension services as a factor for successful adoption (Laborde, 2020).
More than 1 billion people depend on livestock as a means of subsistence (Laborde, 2020).
9.11 MtCO₂e will be Costa Rica's absolute net emissions limit in 2030, covering all sectors (Government of Costa Rica, 2020).
106.53 MtCO₂e will be Costa Rica's maximum net emissions budget between 2021 and 2030 (Government of Costa Rica, 2020).
70% of the livestock herd and 60% of the livestock area in Costa Rica will adopt low-emission systems with adaptation and resilience measures by 2030 (Government of Costa Rica, 2020).
The article reviews successful agroecological experiences in tropical livestock systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting cases in Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and Guadeloupe. It analyzes how integrated practices—such as adapted genetic management, nutrition with local resources, hormone-free reproductive management, and natural parasite control—improve sustainability, resilie...
208.8 MtCO2eq is the net greenhouse gas emissions target for Peru in 2030, without being conditioned on international financing (Government of Peru, 2020).
179.0 MtCO2eq is the conditional emissions target for Peru, subject to external financing and favorable conditions (Government of Peru, 2020).
