Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
0.08% of total greenhouse gas emissions (40 MtCO2eq) corresponded to the Dominican Republic in 2020, doubling with respect to 2000 (IDB, 2023).
10% and 30% has been the reduction in prices of solar panels and wind turbines, respectively, between 2019 and 2023 (IDB, 2023).
700 billion dollars is the estimated net benefit for Latin America and the Caribbean in achieving decarbonization (IDB, 2023).
A 1% increase in GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 can increase decarbonization efforts (IDB, 2023).
67 out of 71 countries evaluated by the OECD had indirect carbon prices in the form of fuel taxes, only 39 had a carbon tax or ETS (World Bank, 2023).
40% of revenues from ETSs and carbon taxes are allocated to green expenditures, and 10% to compensate households or businesses in LAC (World Bank, 2023).
23% of global greenhouse gas emissions were covered by the implementation of 73 instruments (World Bank, 2023).
9% to 57% between 2000 and 2020 has increased extreme weather events (FAO et al., 2021).
1:10 is the cost-benefit ratio of investing in climate services.
80 billion annually in savings from flood losses and protection for 18 million people come from mangrove forests.
