Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
95% of Tobago's groundwater supply comes from bedrock aquifers, validating the sustainability potential of this source to meet growing agricultural demand (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
US$80 million was approved in 2022 by the IDB for the National Water Sector Transformation Program that will benefit agriculture (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
2,700 m3/capita/year is the water availability in Trinidad and Tobago, placing it above the water stress threshold of 1,700 m3/capita/year (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
5 times increased water production in Trinidad and Tobago, from 50 IMGD in 1965 to 243 IMGD in 2020, while the population only doubled (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
80% of deforestation, 70% of biodiversity loss and 70% of freshwater use are caused by food systems (WWF, 2022).
158 million women will face water scarcity in 2050 (UNDP, 2024).
64% of the area of Argentina's core zone has drought in the soil, increasing from 54% in one week, with temperatures up to 35°C and strong winds (Rosario Stock Exchange, 2024).
20% drop in avocado production in Jalisco due to drought, affecting Mexico's second largest producer (El Economista, 2024).
USD 1,741 million in losses suffered by Uruguay's agricultural sector due to the 2022-2023 water deficit, equivalent to 3% of the recent average GDP (Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay, 2024).
46% of LAC countries will face water stress by 2080 if mitigation efforts do not change (UNDP, 2024).
