Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
2.60 million hectares per year of forest were lost between 2010 and 2020.
The 10% of all the birds in the world are found in Colombia (Echeverri, A., et, al., 2023)
More than 50% of Colombian territory is covered by forests (Echeverri, A., et, al., 2023)
Around 186 instruments were issued between 1959 and 2018 in Colombia related to biodiversity (Echeverri, A., et, al., 2023)
Between 21% and 35% of total emissions generated by human activity are the result of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (OECD, 2021).
$44 trillion, almost half of global GDP, comes from nature-dependent industries.
4 of the 10 most climate-affected countries between 1998-2017 are in the region, which accounted for 46% of global losses from climate disasters in the last decade (FAO, 2022).
227 million hectares recognized and titled for indigenous communities have contributed to reducing or preventing carbon emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (FAO, 2022).
Investments were directed towards water points, fodder, fencing, machinery and general infrastructure.
~75% of freshwater use in LAC is by agriculture.
