Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 60% of irrigated cropland in the world is severely affected by water stress (FAO, 2020).
163 (localized) drought events were reported in Peru between 2000 and 2010 (Ayala, 2023).
4.1 million tons of solid waste are generated per year in Ecuador, but only 6% is recycled (Beverinotti, J et al., 2023).
84% of countries mention technology in mitigation and 63% in adaptation within their NDCs (World Bank, 2023).
Up to $100 trillion could be mobilized by the Glasgow Finance Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) by 2050 to finance climate investments (ECLAC, FAO and IICA, 2023).
4660.13 million liters, with a minimum of 7.01 and a maximum of 42,408.11 million liters was the average production of biofuels in the 8 countries analyzed in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2007-2021 (ECLAC, 2023).
2.44 tons, with a minimum of 0.6 and a maximum of 4.8 tons were the average CO2 emissions per capita in the 8 countries analyzed in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2007-2021 (ECLAC, 2023).
28% must increase agricultural productivity in LAC in the next decade to balance sustainability, affordable prices and fairness for producers (OECD and FAO, 2022).
9% to 57% between 2000 and 2020 has increased extreme weather events (FAO et al., 2021).
Between 25% and 30% of total global GHG emissions are the responsibility of agri-food systems (IPCC, 2019).
