Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
23% decrease in the global gross mangrove loss rate between 2000-2010 and 2010-2020 (FAO, 2024).
7 of the world's 25 most critical places with high concentrations of endemic species are in LAC and are experiencing habitat loss (Jarvis et al. 2011).
Between US$61-63 million annually should be invested to prevent further conservation losses in Colombia after the peace agreement (Guerrero-Pineda, C. et al., 2022)
In 44% the rate of deforestation increased after the peace agreement, especially affecting protected areas (Guerrero-Pineda, C. et al., 2022).
8 LAC countries are home to the Amazon biomass, whose conservation requires collective action to have a global impact (IDB, 2023).
Of the 400,000 higher plants identified, 27,600 are edible (FAO, 2022)
9 plant species account for more than 66% of crop production and 53% of daily calories worldwide.
A 1% increase in deforestation increases malaria cases by 0.4% to 0.5% in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and by 0.09% in Brazil.
14% of forest loss each year is associated with subsidies for products such as soybeans, palm oil and beef due to the advance of the agricultural frontier.
6 (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela) of the 17 most megadiverse countries in the world are in LAC.
