Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
At US$1,630 million, it was the first multi-country sovereign catastrophe bond issued by the World Bank with earthquake coverage for Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru (IDB, 2024).
Between 2% and 8% of annual GDP is required for climate infrastructure in LAC until 2030, with additional spending of 5% to 11% for sustainable development (IDB, 2024).
Between 2% and 8% of annual GDP spending is required for the provision of services and infrastructure to face the climate crisis (IDB, 2024).
Nearly 180 million people were harmed by climate events between 1981-2020 (IDB, 2024).
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).
20% of the total cultivated areas in the world use irrigated agriculture (World Bank, 2023).
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).
