Forest loss and the number of threatened species are high

Protected areas are the predominant policy instrument used for biodiversity conservation

Forest loss remains high

Ocean Health Index scores are deteriorating

The number of threatened species is high

Invasive species are a threat to biodiversity

Several countries exceed the CBD target for terrestrial areas

Protected area funding is uneven

Biodiversity-related ODA commitments are significant

Most Latin American countries are increasing their pesticide use

Agriculture is the largest water user in most countries

Fish catches are declining, while aquaculture is growing

Certified forest still represents a relatively small proportion of total forest area

Mining is an important part of many Latin American economies