Chile has not decoupled several environmental pressures from economic growth
Chile aims for net zero by 2050, while GHG emissions continued to rise
Carbon pricing in Chile is relatively high compared to LAC countries but lower than in other OECD countries
Groundwater demand exceeds supply in most regions, while less than half of abstraction works are monitored
Rising number of scarcity zones reflects extraordinary drought conditions
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