Climate Investment in the Food and Agriculture Sector in Latin America: The Cases

The report highlights that AFOLU emissions account for 46% of total emissions in Latin America, primarily due to livestock and commodity agriculture. It argues that while significant investment enters the region, very little is directed toward sustainable alternatives. The document advocates for redirecting foreign capital and public support toward innovative solutions such as alternative proteins and biochar to meet climate and development goals.

• Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) emissions represent 46% of total emissions in Latin America, with the primary drivers being livestock and commodity agriculture.
• Despite substantial investment flowing into the region, only a small portion is allocated to climate-friendly and sustainable alternatives. The report suggests that redirecting foreign capital from conventional activities to innovative solutions would align with Paris Agreement guidance.
• Public support for research and development could help overcome regional barriers to expand investment in specific opportunities, namely alternative proteins and biochar production, which offer both economic benefits and emission reductions.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2023). Climate Investment in the Food and Agriculture Sector in Latin America: The Cases. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-investment-in-the-food-agriculture-sector-in-latin-america-the-cases

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Climate Investment in the Food and Agriculture Sector in Latin America: The Cases. 2023. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-investment-in-the-food-agriculture-sector-in-latin-america-the-cases.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2023climate, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Climate Investment in the Food and Agriculture Sector in Latin America: The Cases}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2023}, month = jul, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/climate-investment-in-the-food-agriculture-sector-in-latin-america-the-cases}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }