Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 500 billion was the public expenditure in 2022 to reduce energy bills, 70% represented by Europe (IAEA, 2022).
Oil palm accounts for 1.3% (68.4 kha) of the total estimated agroforestry plantation coverage in Costa Rica (GFW, 2024).
16% is the proportion of jobs offered by the agricultural sector in Panama (IDB, 2024).
45% of agricultural production in 2020 corresponds to oilseed crops compared to 10% in 1960 (GAP, 2023).
By 2050, bioenergy will represent 25% of the total primary energy supply (GGGI, 2023).
9% of global energy demand is covered by bioenergy, which already constitutes an important source of energy worldwide (GGGI, 2023).
A 1% increase in GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 can increase decarbonization efforts (IDB, 2023).
1.35% of global emissions were produced by Mexico in 2020, growing by 18% compared to 2000 (IDB, 2023).
0.08% of total greenhouse gas emissions (40 MtCO2eq) corresponded to the Dominican Republic in 2020, doubling with respect to 2000 (IDB, 2023).
700 billion dollars is the estimated net benefit for Latin America and the Caribbean in achieving decarbonization (IDB, 2023).
