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).
1.35% of global emissions were produced by Mexico in 2020, growing by 18% compared to 2000 (IDB, 2023).
From 7% to 23%, the global proportion of emissions covered by carbon taxes and emissions trading systems has increased (World Bank, 2023).
USD 0.90 was the average decrease in Net Effective Carbon Rates (NECR) in 2021 due to fossil fuel subsidies (World Bank, 2023).
4.1 million tons of solid waste are generated per year in Ecuador, but only 6% is recycled (Beverinotti, J et al., 2023).
9% to 57% between 2000 and 2020 has increased extreme weather events (FAO et al., 2021).
Approximately 14% of the economic value of the food produced is lost from post-harvest to retail globally (FAO, 2019).
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.
85% of countries have at least one climate change adaptation planning instrument at the national level (UNEP, 2023).
