Energy industries and transport generate more than half of total GHG emissions
Despite rapid expansion of renewables, Chile still relies heavily on fossil fuels
Chile has made notable progress to reduce air pollutant emissions, but challenges remain
More than two-thirds of amphibians are threatened, while invasive species represent a significant pressure to terrestrial ecosystems
Major efforts are needed to increase municipal waste recovery
Most environmental impact assessments are conducted via the simplified version
Compliance checks more than doubled from 2017 to 2022
Soils with potential presence of contaminants are dominant in mining regions
Environmentally related tax revenue grew faster than GDP, while average effective carbon rates in Chile are low by OECD standards
MEPCO budgetary transfers are rising alongside the global supply disruptions
Chile has increasingly expanded solar and wind electricity generation capacity
Income inequality and poverty in Chile are relatively low in the LAC region but high by OECD standards