Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1,970 million m³ of wood was extracted for fuel in 2022, representing 49.4% of the total harvested (FAO, 2024).
3% of the world's territory is occupied by cities, but they consume up to 80% of energy and generate 75% of carbon emissions (UN, 2023).
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).
700 billion dollars is the estimated net benefit for Latin America and the Caribbean in achieving decarbonization (IDB, 2023).
A 1% increase in GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 can increase decarbonization efforts (IDB, 2023).
