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20.3% of the terrestrial and marine area of Latin America and the Caribbean is protected (UNEP, 2016).
20,3% del área terrestre y marítima de América Latina y el Caribe está protegida (PNUMA, 2016)
PNUMA, 2016. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
One-third of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted (Richey et al., 2015).
Alrededor de un tercio de los acuíferos más grandes del mundo se están agotando. (Richey.et.al, 2015)
Richey.et.al, 2015. Quantifying renewable groundwater stress with GRACE
18% and 10% was the yield decrease in the US for corn and soybeans as a result of temperature increase in 2012 (Wescott et al., 2013).
18% y 10% fue la disminución de rendimiento en EEUU para el maíz y la soja como consecuencia del aumento de la temperatura en 2012 (Wescott et al., 2013)
Wescott P y M. Jewison. 2013. Weather Effects on Expected Corn and Soybean Yields . Washington DC: USDA Economic Research Service FDS - 13g - 01
20 times the frequency of floods and droughts has increased in the Americas between the 20th and 21st centuries (IPCC, 2013)
20 veces ha aumentado la frecuencia de inundaciones y sequías en las Américas entre el siglo XX y el XXI (IPCC, 2013)
IPCC. 2013. Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Summary for Policymakers. Working Group I Con tribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergover nmental Panel on Climate Change. Editado por T. F. Stocker, D. Qin, G. Plattner, M.M.B. Tig nor, S.K. Allen. J. Boschung, A. Nauels, Y. Sia. V. Bex y P.M. Midgley
The article discusses how climate policies can benefit from land use approaches that integrate forest conservation and sustainable agriculture. Using a model applied to a hypothetical farm in South America, the authors assess the ecological and economic viability of the “compartment approach” (CAP), which proposes a mix of small plots of diverse crops, reforestation of abandoned lands and conservation of primary forests. They conclude that, with the right incentives, this approach improves long-term economic performance and can contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation without compromising food security.
Technische Universität München
Ecological Society of America (ESA)
US$50 billion could decrease annual agricultural exports in LAC by 2050 due to climate change (Fernandes et al., 2012).
En US$50.000 millones podrían disminuir las exportaciones anuales agrícolas en 2050 en LAC por cambio climático (Fernandes et al., 2012)
Fernandes, E. C. M., A. Soliman, R. Confalonieri, M. Donatelli y F. Tubiello. 2012. Climate Change and Agriculture in Latin America, 2020 – 2050: Projected Impacts and Response to Adaptation Strategies . Washington, DC: World Bank
7 of the world's 25 most critical places with high concentrations of endemic species are in LAC and are experiencing habitat loss (Jarvis et al. 2011).
7 de los 25 lugares más críticos del mundo con altas concentraciones de especies endémicas están en ALC y están sufriendo pérdidas de hábitat (Jarvis et al. 2011)
Jarvis, A, H. Upadhyaya, C.L.L. Gowda, P.K. Aggarwal, S. Fujisaka y B. Anderson . 2011 . “Climate Change and its Effect on Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and Associated Biodiversity for Food Security . ” Estudio temático de antecedent e s de la FAO
20% of wild relatives of food crops such as peanuts, beans, and potatoes could go extinct by 2050 (Jarvis et al., 2008).
20% de parientes silvestres de los cultivos alimenticios de cacahuate, alubia y papa se podrían extinguir en el 2050 (Jarvis et al., 2008)
Jarvis, A., A. Lane y R.J. Hijmans . 2008. “The Effecgt of Climate Change on Crop Wild Relatives.” Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 126(1 - 2):13 - 23
100% of the PES program in Costa Rica includes four categories: biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, watershed protection and scenic beauty (Bosselmann, 2008).
100% del programa de PSA en Costa Rica incluye cuatro categorías: conservación de la biodiversidad, secuestro de carbono, protección de cuencas y belleza paisajística (Bosselmann, 2008).
Bosselmann, A. (2008). Using payments for environmental services to secure environmental services and livelihoods in coffee agroforests – A project portrayal. Scandinavian Forest Economics, 42, 421-440.
5% of the fuel tax in Costa Rica is allocated to financing the Payment for Environmental Services program (Bosselmann, 2008).
5% del impuesto al combustible en Costa Rica se destina al financiamiento del programa de Pagos por Servicios Ambientales (Bosselmann, 2008).
Bosselmann, A. (2008). Using payments for environmental services to secure environmental services and livelihoods in coffee agroforests – A project portrayal. Scandinavian Forest Economics, 42, 421-440.