Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
75% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
58.4% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegetarian diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
52.9% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a diet based on fish consumption compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
47.9% less emissions are generated by a diet with low meat consumption compared to one based on high consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less soil and 53.6% less water is required for a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
From 12 to 0 meters, the depth of groundwater in South America decreased due to the expansion of rain-fed agriculture.
The agrifood supply chain of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stands out for its resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple studies have been conducted to analyze the differential impacts of the pandemic across firms and sectors. Less is known regarding the strategies implemented for business continuity during this catastrophic shock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the respon...
Study conducted by the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (Cuba) between 2020 and 2022, with support from Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). It evaluates the effect of applying agroecological practices on three farms in the municipality of Jaruco, Mayabeque province, which are transitioning to sustainable systems. Through interviews and participant observation, the impact of the use of ...
Legal frameworks for crop gene editing have been developed in Latin America, considering institutional drivers and policy frameworks. Regulatory gaps are identified, and an approach to strengthening biotechnology governance is proposed (Zarate & Ramírez, 2023).
66% probability that the global temperature will exceed 1.5°C (WMO, 2023).
