Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
8 LAC countries are home to the Amazon biomass, whose conservation requires collective action to have a global impact (IDB, 2023).
60,000 deaths per year are caused by rabies, despite being 100% preventable (Sanchez et al., 2020 and Crozet et al., 2020).
Of the 400,000 higher plants identified, 27,600 are edible (FAO, 2022)
9 plant species account for more than 66% of crop production and 53% of daily calories worldwide.
80 billion annually in savings from flood losses and protection for 18 million people come from mangrove forests.
More than 65% of deforestation in Colombia is generated in the Amazon biome (FCDS, 2024).
US$2,139.9 million is generated by the production of non-timber forest products, exceeding the US$612.06 million generated by the extraction of timber logs.
Up to $30 in economic benefits can be generated by each dollar invested in restoration, improving ecosystem services, employment and GDP growth.
Between $7 and $30 is generated for every $1 invested through agroforestry, forestry and low-carbon agriculture.
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
