Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
70% of freshwater extracted worldwide is used for agriculture, with an even larger proportion used consumptively due to evapotranspiration from crops.
~75% of freshwater use in LAC is by agriculture.
Citrus productivity gains arise from systemic changes (e.g., irrigation, GAP) that materialize over time.
Investments were directed towards water points, fodder, fencing, machinery and general infrastructure.
The problem of malnutrition is multi-faceted and requires action through a multisectoral approach that includes healthcare, education, water and sanitation, social protection, and food and agriculture (Duncan et al., 2022).
40% of the world's land area and 70% of water use are used for agriculture (OECD, 2020).
31% of the 35 million cubic kilometers of fresh water on the planet are found in Latin America and the Caribbean.
40% of the world population is affected by water scarcity
67% of total water extraction is allocated to agriculture in LAC (FAO, 2013).
20 times the frequency of floods and droughts has increased in the Americas between the 20th and 21st centuries (IPCC, 2013)
