Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 50% increased the number of climate events in Latin American and Caribbean countries in recent decades, with an average of 0.30 events between 2001-2019 (IDB, 2024).
3/4 of total greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy sector (Bouckaert, 2021).
Almost 50% of studies on climate resilient crops identify extension services as a factor for successful adoption (Laborde, 2020).
16 million tons per year is the average loss of meat, dairy products and eggs over the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
40 million tons per year is the average loss of fruits and vegetables and sugar crops in the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
69 million tons per year is the average cereal loss over the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
From 100 to 400 events per year, the frequency of disasters has increased worldwide, from the 1970s to the present (FAO, 2023).
Between 10% and 15% of total agricultural GDP are estimated to be losses caused by disasters in low- and lower middle-income countries over the past 30 years (FAO, 2023).
3.8 trillion USD is the agricultural and livestock production lost in the last 30 years due to catastrophes (FAO, 2023).
Between 3.3 and 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to climate change (IPCC, 2023).
